Once you’ve submitted your application and supporting documents, we will begin the application review process and let you know if additional information is required.
Our admissions process recognizes that your formal educational background is only one part of your story. If you do not meet standard admission criteria, our Flexible Assessment Policy recognizes your years of work experience, real-world life experiences and informal training. We’re looking for self-directed and highly motivated people with program-specific knowledge and skills, as well as the strong interpersonal, research and communication skills and abilities needed to complete a demanding academic course of study. If you do not qualify under the standard admission criteria, you can still apply by providing evidence that you have sufficient knowledge, skills and abilities to complete a demanding academic program.
As English is the primary language of instruction and communication at Royal Roads University, all applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate their proficiency in English as part of the application process.
Whenever possible, qualified students can transfer previously earned post-secondary credits to finish their degrees at Royal Roads University. If you have completed a program or attended a post- secondary institution, contact us to learn about credit-transfer options.
English is the primary language of instruction and communication at Royal Roads University. As part of the application process, all applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in English speaking, listening, reading and writing by one of the following means:
For First Year Entry
(4-year undergraduate degree programs with language upgrading)
For All Third Year Entry
(degree completion)
If you’ve been conditionally admitted into a degree program at Royal Roads, but don’t meet the English language requirements, you can complete an international pathway program to demonstrate proficiency in English.
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