About the university
Royal Roads University is a public university in Victoria, on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. It specialises in applied and professional programmes in business, tourism and hospitality, leadership, communication and environment, many of them taught in blended or online formats for working professionals.
Royal Roads says it is a Designated Learning Institution with full-time, on-campus programmes eligible for the PGWP, but not all programmes qualify, so check each one. For Indian students the most relevant on-campus options are the Master of Global Management, the Bachelor of Business Administration and degree-completion programmes in hospitality and tourism. Royal Roads quotes most international fees for the whole programme: for 2026-27, CAD 52,618 for its third-year-entry bachelor's degrees, about CAD 41,800 to 44,000 for on-campus master's degrees and CAD 23,888 a year for its two-year undergraduate diplomas. See our Canada guide for work-permit rules.
- Type
- Public university in Victoria, British Columbia, focused on applied and professional programmes
- Study modes
- On-campus, blended and online programmes; only some full-time on-campus programmes are PGWP-eligible
- Undergraduate entry
- First-year entry and third-year degree-completion programmes
- Master of Global Management intakes
- January and May (on campus)
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- C$42,345
- Duration
- 12 or 18 months (on campus)
- Intakes
- January; May
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (6.5 writing and speaking, 6.0 listening and reading); TOEFL iBT 88; PTE 60; Duolingo 120
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Business Administration in Innovation & Sustainability (3rd year entry)
- Fee / year
- C$39,464
- Duration
- 16 months on campus (four terms)
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (6.5 writing and speaking); TOEFL iBT 88; PTE 60; Duolingo 120
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management (3rd year entry)
- Fee / year
- C$26,309
- Duration
- 20 or 24 months on campus
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (6.5 writing and speaking); TOEFL iBT 88; PTE 60; Duolingo 120
- Postgraduate
Master of Arts in Tourism Management (on campus)
- Fee / year
- C$20,915
- Duration
- 2 years (first year on campus, second year online)
- Intakes
- December; April; August
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (6.5 writing and speaking); TOEFL iBT 88; PTE 60; Duolingo 120
- Postgraduate
Master of Arts in Global Leadership (on campus)
- Fee / year
- C$22,018
- Duration
- 24 months (on-campus option)
- Intakes
- October
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (6.5 writing and speaking); TOEFL iBT 88; PTE 60; Duolingo 120
- Postgraduate
Graduate Diploma in Global Leadership
- Fee / year
- C$16,509
- Duration
- 16 months (18 credits)
- Intakes
- October
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (6.5 writing and speaking); TOEFL iBT 88; PTE 60; Duolingo 120
- Undergraduate
Undergraduate Diploma in Business & Sustainability
- Fee / year
- C$23,888
- Duration
- 2 years
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 88; PTE 60; Duolingo 120
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication (3rd year entry)
- Fee / year
- C$52,618
- Duration
- 12 months on campus
- Intakes
- See the course page for on-campus start dates
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (6.5 writing and speaking); TOEFL iBT 88; PTE 60; Duolingo 120
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (CAD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Global Management | 12 or 18 months (on campus) | C$42,345 | ≈ ₹28.4 lakh |
| Bachelor of Business Administration in Innovation & Sustainability (3rd year entry) | 16 months on campus (four terms) | C$39,464 | ≈ ₹26.4 lakh |
| Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management (3rd year entry) | 20 or 24 months on campus | C$26,309 | ≈ ₹17.6 lakh |
| Master of Arts in Tourism Management (on campus) | 2 years (first year on campus, second year online) | C$20,915 | ≈ ₹14 lakh |
| Master of Arts in Global Leadership (on campus) | 24 months (on-campus option) | C$22,018 | ≈ ₹14.8 lakh |
| Graduate Diploma in Global Leadership | 16 months (18 credits) | C$16,509 | ≈ ₹11.1 lakh |
| Undergraduate Diploma in Business & Sustainability | 2 years | C$23,888 | ≈ ₹16 lakh |
| Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication (3rd year entry) | 12 months on campus | C$52,618 | ≈ ₹35.3 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Royal Roads University with similar universities in Canada.
Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- First-year undergraduate entry is available on some programmes; Royal Roads did not show its high-school requirements on the pages we could open.
- The Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management is a third-year entry degree: a diploma or 60 credits with a B- (2.67/4.33) GPA, plus at least 420 hours of hospitality or tourism experience. Next intake September 2027, deadline 1 June 2027.
Postgraduate
- Master of Global Management: a four-year (or comparable) bachelor's degree with a B average (3.00/4.33) and at least two years of relevant full-time work experience, preferably with some supervisory experience.
- Flexible admission is possible with fewer academic credits and more management experience.
- Application deadlines for the MGM are about six months before the start (11 July 2026 for January 2027; 3 November 2026 for May 2027).
Documents
- Valid passport
- Degree certificate and transcripts (or diploma and transcripts for degree completion)
- English test result from the last two years
- CV showing work experience
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0 (first-year entry); graduate and third-year entry need 6.5 in writing and speaking. |
| TOEFL iBT | 88 overall, minimum 20 in each section (graduate: 24 in writing). |
| PTE Academic | 60 overall (no section below 58; graduate: 60 in writing and speaking). |
| Duolingo English Test | 120 overall, with set subscores; not accepted for some doctoral and communication programmes. |
| Alternative | A diploma or degree from a recognised institution in an English-speaking country, or a pathway programme with a language school partner. The page does not say whether India counts as English-speaking. |
Accommodation and living costs
We could not confirm Royal Roads accommodation options or costs on the pages that loaded. Ask the university for current on-campus or homestay options in Victoria.
| Item | In CAD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|
Campus and location
Royal Roads is based in Victoria, on Vancouver Island.
- On-campus, blended and online programmes; only full-time on-campus programmes can be PGWP-eligible.
- Business and tourism programmes for working professionals and degree-completion students.
- Language school pathway partners for students who need to raise their English.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Many Royal Roads programmes require or build on work experience. Royal Roads does not publish graduate employment figures on the pages we opened. For work rights, see our Canada guide.
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FAQs
How much is the Master of Global Management for international students?
CA$42,345 for the whole programme, for both the 12-month and 18-month options. Royal Roads says rates are subject to annual increase.
Are all Royal Roads programmes PGWP-eligible?
No. Royal Roads says only some full-time, on-campus programmes meet the PGWP criteria. Blended and online programmes generally do not. See our Canada guide.
What IELTS score does Royal Roads need?
IELTS Academic 6.5 overall. Graduate programmes ask for 6.5 in writing and speaking and 6.0 in listening and reading.
Sources
- Royal Roads University: on-campus programmes (opens in a new tab)
- Royal Roads University: English language requirements (opens in a new tab)
- Royal Roads University: business programmes (opens in a new tab)
- Royal Roads University: tourism and hospitality management programmes (opens in a new tab)
- Royal Roads University: Master of Global Management (opens in a new tab)
- Royal Roads University: Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management (opens in a new tab)
- Royal Roads University: Search for tuition fees (2026-27) (opens in a new tab)
- Royal Roads University: Master of Arts in Tourism Management (opens in a new tab)
- Royal Roads University: Bachelor of Business Administration (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.royalroads.ca (opens in a new tab)
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