A teaching-focused public university in Calgary known for small classes, applied learning and strong ties to the city.
Mount Royal University is a public undergraduate university in southwest Calgary. It grew from a college founded in 1910 and received university status in 2009, and it keeps a strong emphasis on teaching and on connecting classroom learning to the community.
Classes are comparatively small, and instructors are hired mainly for their teaching. Students choose from degrees in arts, science, business, communication, health, education and more, along with a range of diplomas and certificates.
The university has a growing focus on experiential learning, including practicums, internships, community service learning and applied research. Many graduates stay in Calgary and Alberta, where the university has long-standing relationships with employers and community organizations.
Tuition in CA$, 2026-2027
Students who live in Alberta apply for student aid through Alberta Student Aid; students from other provinces apply through their own province’s program. A provincial application also covers the federal Canada Student Grants and Loans.
Mount Royal offers its own entrance awards, in-course scholarships and need-based bursaries to eligible students.
Tuition for 2026-27 from the school’s own published fees, for a typical first-year arts program, rounded. Ancillary fees, books and housing are extra. Confirm the current figure on Mount Royal University’s fee page.
Scholarship names and amounts are estimates and change every year; confirm them with Mount Royal University.
Applications to Mount Royal University go through ApplyAlberta, Alberta’s application service.
Applicants usually need Alberta high school diploma or equivalent with the required courses, including English and program-specific subjects. Some programs, such as nursing and education, have additional requirements and higher averages.
Students apply online through ApplyAlberta, Alberta's application service, and submit transcripts and any program-specific materials by the deadline.
The admission average and deadline are estimates; confirm them with Mount Royal University and ApplyAlberta.
Mount Royal sits on a landscaped campus in Calgary's southwest, a short drive or transit ride from downtown. Calgary is a large, growing city with the Rocky Mountains close by.
Mount Royal has an active, close-knit campus with clubs, events and student services that support learners from first year through graduation. Many students are from Alberta, and the campus has a growing residence community.
The Cougars compete in U Sports in several varsity sports.
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the school’s official website.