Written by Chet Raj Bhandari

About Royal Roads University

Perched above the Pacific on a 260-hectare former Dunsmuir family estate, Royal Roads University (official site) surrounds a genuine Edwardian-era castle – Hatley Castle – inside Hatley Park National Historic Site in Colwood, on Vancouver Island near Victoria. Coal baron and former BC premier James Dunsmuir built the castle in 1908; the estate later trained Canadian naval officers as Royal Roads Military College from 1940 to 1995, then reopened as a public university the same year the military college closed.

Today around 4,500 learners from more than 60 countries study at Royal Roads, most of them through its trademark blended-learning model: short, intensive on-campus residencies at Hatley Park bookended by online coursework, built for people balancing study with work and life. If you want to study in Canada, Royal Roads is worth a look for applied, career-focused programs in business, tourism, communication, environment and leadership.

Royal Roads University Campus

Royal Roads University has one main campus, located on a 260-hectare oceanfront National Historic Site surrounding Hatley Castle.

S.No	Campus Name	City	Province	Country
1.	Royal Roads University Campus (Hatley Park)	Victoria (Colwood)	British Columbia	Canada

Course Levels Offered By Royal Roads University

Royal Roads University offers programs at the following levels:

S.No	Program Level	Notes
1.	Bachelors (degree completion)	Entry into 3rd year after ~2 years of prior post-secondary study
2.	Masters	Including MBA, MA and MSc programs, many in blended format
3.	Graduate Certificate	Short, career-focused credentials
4.	Graduate Diploma	Stackable toward related master’s degrees
5.	Doctorate	Doctor of Social Sciences and related programs

The current program list is published on the Royal Roads programs page.

Campus Life

International students studying at Royal Roads University can enjoy access to the following facilities on campus:

Library and learning commons, with most resources available online for blended learners studying off-campus (Royal Roads library)
On-campus accommodation for residency stays in the Nixon building
Recreation trails, formal gardens and oceanfront within the National Historic Site
A Career Learning & Development Centre offering job-search coaching, interview prep and CareerRoads, an exclusive job board for current students and alumni (career services)
International student services, including regulated immigration advisors (RCIC members)

Royal Roads University Fees

Tuition at Royal Roads is set per program rather than as a flat annual rate. Approximate annual tuition for international students is shown below; always confirm current fees using the official Royal Roads tuition search tool.

UG Tuition Fee (per year)	PG Tuition Fee (per year)
CAD $23,000 – $24,500 (approx.)	CAD $30,000 – $45,000 (approx., varies widely by program)

Tuition is reviewed annually, and increases for international students are estimated at around 5% per year.

Scholarships For Nepali Students At Royal Roads University

Royal Roads offers entrance awards and bursaries that international students, including Nepali students, are considered for:

International entrance scholarships, typically valued up to $10,000 CAD
Scholarships for students from developing countries, a category that includes Nepal
Entrance bursaries and in-course awards based on merit, leadership and financial need

Current values and deadlines are listed on the Royal Roads tuition and fees pages.

Part-Time Work For Nepali Students

As a designated learning institution, Royal Roads students with a valid study permit can work part-time during studies and full-time during scheduled breaks under IRCC rules. Victoria’s tourism, hospitality and service sectors offer steady part-time opportunities for students, and the Career Learning & Development Centre linked above helps students find both part-time work and post-graduation roles.

More Details About Royal Roads University For Nepali Students

Royal Roads University is located in Victoria (Colwood), British Columbia.
Most programs are blended: online study plus short on-campus residencies.
Undergraduate entry is mainly degree completion (after ~2 years of prior study).
Graduate programs value professional work experience alongside academics.
Graduates of eligible programs qualify for the Post-Graduation Work Permit.

Upcoming Intakes For Royal Roads University

Royal Roads runs three intakes a year – January, May and September – with September the most popular among international students; exact start dates and application deadlines are set per program and listed on each program page at royalroads.ca.

Top Courses

Top Degrees

Eligibility Criteria

BACHELOR’S DEGREE (DEGREE COMPLETION) PROGRAM – ELIGIBILITY
Approximately two years of completed post-secondary study (bachelor’s level or equivalent diploma) with a minimum average of around 65%.	Minimum 6.0 IELTS overall, with minimum 5.5 in Listening and Reading and 6.0 in Writing and Speaking. TOEFL iBT 79 also accepted.	SOP, LOR, Transcripts, Resume, official English test score reporting.

MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAM – ELIGIBILITY
Four-year bachelor’s degree with a minimum average of around 60%; several programs also accept significant professional experience in place of standard requirements (flexible admission).	Minimum 7.0 IELTS Academic overall with minimum 6.5 in each band, or TOEFL iBT 100. Some programs accept IELTS 6.5.	SOP, LOR, Transcripts, Resume (detailed CV), official English test score reporting.

Requirements vary by program; confirm on the official international admissions page. Students below the English minimums can enter through Royal Roads’ University Pathway Program (UPP).

Deadline For Admissions

Royal Roads does not publish one fixed deadline across all programs – each program sets its own cut-off ahead of its January, May or September intake. As a general rule, Nepali applicants should apply roughly 9–12 months ahead of their target intake, to allow time for document preparation, an admission decision and a study permit application. Confirm the exact deadline for your chosen program on the official international admissions page.

Royal Roads University Location

The Hatley Park campus sits at 2005 Sooke Road in Colwood, BC, part of Greater Victoria.

Documents Required

Academic transcripts (Grade 12/+2 and all post-secondary study)
English proficiency result (IELTS, TOEFL or PTE)
Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
Resume/CV (especially for graduate programs)
Passport copy and financial documents for the study permit

See our full resources for studying abroad for document templates and checklists.

Important Details About Royal Roads University For Nepali Students:

PG Work Permit	Yes (eligible on-campus/blended programs)
Part-time jobs	Yes (per IRCC study permit rules)
Conditional acceptance	Yes (via University Pathway Program for English)
Intakes	January, May, September (varies by program)
Application processing	Approximately 2 weeks after a complete application

Program Details

Management, Administration and Organisation

Bachelor of Business Administration in Business and Sustainability

Royal Roads University

Duration:

2 year(s)

Part time jobs:

Yes

PGWP eligibility:

Yes

IELTS:

TOEFL:

PTE:

*Note:

Approximate fees in Canadian dollars. Confirm current fees with Royal Roads University.

Management, Administration and Organisation

Master of Global Management

Royal Roads University

Duration:

1 - 2 year(s)

Part time jobs:

Yes

PGWP eligibility:

Yes

IELTS:

TOEFL:

100

PTE:

*Note:

Approximate fees in Canadian dollars. Confirm current fees with Royal Roads University.

Hospitality, Culinary and Tourism

Bachelor of Arts in Global Tourism Management

Royal Roads University

Duration:

2 year(s)

Part time jobs:

Yes

PGWP eligibility:

Yes

IELTS:

TOEFL:

PTE:

*Note:

Approximate fees in Canadian dollars. Confirm current fees with Royal Roads University.

Accommodation For Nepali Students Studying At Royal Roads University

On-Campus Accommodation

On-campus housing at Royal Roads is limited and geared mainly to students attending short residency sessions. The campus residence (Nixon building) offers private en-suite rooms and dormitory-style rooms. Details are on the campus housing page.

Off-Campus Accommodation

Students in full-time on-campus programs generally arrange their own housing in Colwood, Langford or greater Victoria. The university’s student services team provides guidance on finding off-campus housing, and Goreto’s counsellors help students plan accommodation before departure from Nepal.

Check the full IELTS requirements for a Canada student visa before you book your test. Considering an MBA or another business program? See our guides to an MBA in Canada and a BBA in Canada. Comparing other BC options? See our profiles of Fairleigh Dickinson University and University Canada West.

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