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MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSIT Y
International Students 2020/21
Do you want
to study in
Canada?
Innovation +
a long history
Since our beginnings more than 100 years ago, we’ve been
committed to quality post-secondary education. Mount
Royal has transformed since then, but some things will never The best of
change. We are committed to providing future-focused
programs and the highest quality education in classes led Not only does Calgary rank in the top five
by passionate professors. We’ve grown to meet the needs most livable cities in the world, MRU has been
of students from Calgary and around the world in a safe, twice named Calgary’s best post-secondary
inclusive environment. institution. MRU was awarded the Best of
Calgary “Best Educational Institute” in 2018
and also won the Star Metro “Community
Choice Award” in 2019. Students consistently
rank Mount Royal University among Canada’s
best universities for quality of teaching and
overall educational experience.
International
students
succeed at MRU
Mount Royal provides high-quality undergraduate education.
The exclusive offering of bachelor’s degrees, diplomas
and certificates provides international students a focused
environment to start university study.
Here for your success
»» An international recruitment officer will help you with the
application process.
»» Your advisor will guide you as you choose your courses.
»» New Student Orientation will get you ready for life at
Mount Royal from your first day.
»» Student Learning Services will support you with tutoring, writing
and studying workshops, and mentorship opportunities.
»» Career Services will connect you to critical Canadian work
placement experiences.
Live on campus
Find your place There are a lot of reasons to live on campus while attending MRU. You can enjoy a modern,
at Mount Royal
fully-furnished, apartment-style home that is close to campus services like the Library or
doctor’s office.
Residence staff live on-site, so we can ensure a positive and safe living and learning space.
Plus, Mount Royal has easy access to the city centre, shopping and entertainment. Mount
Smaller classrooms offer an advantage for your success while Royal’s campus is in a quieter location perfect for studying and offers a safe and inclusive
laboratories, simulation centres, and research opportunities give setting to learn and travel. Just an hour from popular tourist destinations, like Banff,
you experiences that prepare you for work or graduate school. you can earn your degree and enjoy Canada’s scenic natural environment.
MRU’s average class size of
Begin your Canadian experience at Mount Royal and you will be
31 students means you can
ready for the next step in your life — anywhere in the world. get to know your classmates
and professors in a personal
learning environment.
New student Residence guarantee
Residence Services guarantees placement for all
students enrolled in their first year at Mount Royal.
To be eligible for this guarantee, you must apply and
pay your security deposit by June 15, 2020.
Visit mru.ca/LivingOnCampus for more information
about living in Residence and estimated costs.
What’s included? TAKE A TOUR
»» a private, lockable, fully-furnished »» bathrooms shared by no more than Get a virtual tour of the Residences
bedroom two students at mru.ca/Residence.
»» a full kitchen and furnished living »» utilities, including cable and Wi-Fi
space, including a television
»» card-operated laundry facilities
Become a Mount Royal
student in a few easy steps English Language Proficiency (ELP) Requirement
Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English in one of these ways if their first
International
Student Pathway
language (learned and understood) is not English. Visit mru.ca/ELP for more information.
Getting into Mount Royal is competitive. This means you will need good grades. You will also need to meet the
Are you an international student
general admission requirements for your program and the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirement.
currently living outside of Canada
How to meet ELP Score / Level
1
who is missing one or more
High school/secondary and/or post-secondary courses 2 years full-time study in English (English admission requirements for your
speaking countries) and English
Language Arts 30-1 (or equivalent) intended degree or diploma
program? The International
Academic English taken at Mount Royal Level 3 Advanced with B- (80%) Pathway Program provides an
Apply for admission opportunity to complete Mount
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) 86 (min. 20 in each of four sections)
»» Visit mru.ca/Apply and click on ApplyAlberta. Royal’s highest level of the
Invest in
IELTS (International English Language Test — Academic) 6.5 (min. 5.5 on each band) English language program while
»» Apply early! Application is open from Oct. 1, 2019
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language 70 (min. 60 in each band) completing missing high school
to April 1, 2020. Some programs have a Feb. 1, 2020
course requirements. At the same
your future
Assessment)
application and document deadline.
time, you can begin taking post-
MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) 85 (min. 3 in oral component)
Deadlines secondary courses towards your
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) 58 (min. 55 in each area) intended degree or diploma. You
»» Application — April 1, 2020
may also qualify for a conditional
Estimated international student expenses for an CAE (Cambridge English: Assessment) C1 or C2 Certificate Awarded (Pass at
»» Documents — May 1, 2020 Grade C with min. 180 overall) offer of admission to your future
academic year (8 months) 1
For students currently in secondary/high school, final program at MRU.
documents are required by Aug. 1, 2020. CanTEST (Canadian Test of English for Scholars 4.5 overall min.
Tuition/fees (based on 10 courses) $21,900
and Trainees) mru.ca/InternationalPathway
2
Books and supplies $1,500
Residence/rent 2 $5,992
Living expenses and spending money $6,500
Apply for a room International Student Support Centre
Transportation Calgary Transit U-Pass
in student Residence* included in fees
The International Student Support Centre (ISSC) provides a
»» Visit mru.ca/Residence to apply. dedicated space for you to get information and connect you
Total for international students $35,892
with international and Canadian students. Study and practice
»» Applications open on Oct. 1, 2019 and are ongoing.
your language skills, join events, and engage in social and
1
Based on 2019/20 fees. Additional fees may apply for specific programs.
*Optional, but highly recommended 2
Based on 2019/20 Residence fees.
cultural activities.
3
For budget planning tools and information on costs associated
with attending school in Canada, or to find out more about
additional sources of funding that may be available to you, visit
mru.ca/MoneyMatters.
Get your study permit WORK + STUDY
APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
»» If you plan to study in Canada for more than You can work on- or off-campus, even while you are studying.
six months, you need a study permit from the International students are eligible for scholarships.
Many programs also have a work placement requirement so you
Apply online by March 1, 2020 at mru.ca/Scholarships.
Government of Canada. Apply for a study permit can get valuable Canadian work experience in your area of study.
as soon as you receive your offer of admission from
Full-time students with a valid study permit are automatically
Mount Royal. approved to work on- or off-campus for up to 20 hours per week
»» To apply, visit the Citizenship and while attending school and full-time during scheduled breaks.
cic.gc.ca
Immigration Canada website at cic.gc.ca.
Admission categories Admission requirements
Specific required courses Competitive Minimum
High school applicant Post-secondary applicant Mature applicant and minimum grade average range 1 final
Program (Alberta Grade 12 or equivalent) (Top 2 Group A) average 2
You will be considered a high school applicant You will be considered a post-secondary You will be considered a mature applicant if
if you are in your final year of high school, if applicant if you have completed four or more the previous categories do not apply to you DEGREE
you have left or completed high school, and if transferable post-secondary courses by and you are at least 21 years old by Sept. 1, Bachelor of Arts (undeclared, Anthropology, English, ELA 30-1 60% Math 30-1 or 30-2 or a language 30 50% 65-70% 65%
you have completed fewer than eight Dec. 31, 2019 and will have completed eight or 2020. Your competitive (conditional) History and Sociology)
post-secondary courses. Your competitive more by June 30, 2020. Your competitive admission average will be based on your top Bachelor of Arts — Policy Studies ELA 30-1 60% Math 30-1 or 30-2 60% 65-70% 65%
(conditional) admission average will be (conditional) admission average will be based two Group A courses at the time of review.
Bachelor of Arts — Psychology ELA 30-1 60% Math 30-1 or 30-2 60% 80-85% 65%
based on your top two Group A courses on your four most recently completed
at time of review. transferable post-secondary courses Bachelor of Arts — Criminal Justice ELA 30-1 60% Math 30-1 or 30-2 50% 80-85% 65%
as of Dec. 31, 2019. Bachelor of Business Administration ELA 30-1 60% Math 30-1 or 30-2 60% 70-80% 65%
(Accounting, Finance, General Management,
Human Resources, International Business, Marketing,
Supply Chain Management)
Course requirements Course categories International Baccalaureate (IB) and Bachelor of Child Studies (Child and Youth Care ELA 30-1 60% 75-80% 65%
Advanced Placement (AP) Counsellor, Early Learning and Child Care)
For specific courses required by each Group A
Students in IB or AP courses are required to Bachelor of Communication — ELA 30-1 60% Social Studies 30-1 or Aboriginal Studies 30 50% 65-70% 65%
program, see the admission requirements »» English Language Arts 30-1 Broadcast Media Studies
provide a final, official transcript. Courses
chart on the previous page. »» Mathematics 30-1 (or Mathematics 30-2
presented for admission with minimum Bachelor of Communication — ELA 30-1 60% 65-70% 65%
if accepted by the program)
High school applicant required grades may be used for admission Information Design 3 N
»» Mathematics 31
Degree programs and transfer credit. mru.ca/Admission Bachelor of Communication — Journalism ELA 30-1 60% Social Studies 30-1 or Aboriginal Studies 30 50% 65-70% 65%
»» Biology 30
Specific courses required by the
»» Chemistry 30 Bachelor of Communication — Public Relations 3 N ELA 30-1 60% Social Studies 30-1 or Aboriginal Studies 30 50% 70-75% 65%
program must be included in your
five subjects below:
»» Physics 30 My plan Bachelor of Computer Information Systems ELA 30-1 60% Math 30-1 60% 75-80% 65%
»» Science 30 Bachelor of Education — Elementary 4 ELA 30-1 65% Math 30-1 or 30-2 or a language 30 50% 85-90% 70%
English Language Arts (ELA) 30-1 »» Aboriginal Studies 30 (5 credit)
Bachelor of Health and Physical Education (Athletic ELA 30-1 60% Math 30-1 or 30-2 50% Biology 30 50% 70-80% 65%
Group A course »» Social Studies 30-1 Therapy [AT], Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership, [AT] 90-95%
Group A course »» French 30, 31, French Language Arts 30, Physical Literacy, Sport and Recreation Management)
Group A or B course Français 30
Bachelor of Interior Design 3 P, 4 ELA 30-1 65% Math 30-1 or 30-2 50% 70-75% 65%
Group A, B or C course »» All other languages 30
Bachelor of Midwifery 3 N, 4
ELA 30-1 65% Math 30-1 or 30-2 65% 95-100% 70%
Diploma programs Group B (courses must be five-credit) Biology 30 65% Chemistry 30 65%
Specific courses required by the »» Art 30 or 31 Bachelor of Nursing 4 ELA 30-1 60% Math 30-1 or 30-2 60% 93-98% 70%
program must be included in your »» Computer Science 3 or 4 (CTS Advanced) Biology 30 60% Chemistry 30 60%
five subjects below: »» Drama 30 Bachelor of Science ELA 30-1 60% Math 30-1 60% Chemistry 30 60% [GS, ES, GE] 65%
English Language Arts (ELA) 30-1 »» Music 30 (choral, instrumental, general) (General Science [GS], Biology [BI], Chemistry [CH], 65-70%
Environmental Science [ES], Geology [GE] )
Group A course »» Physical Education 30 [BI, CH] 85-90%
Group A, B or C course »» Religious Studies 35 Bachelor of Science — Computer Science ELA 30-1 60% Math 30-1 65% 80-85% 65%
Group A, B or C course »» Social Studies 30-2
DIPLOMA
Group A, B or C course Group C
Aviation 3 M ELA 30-1 60% Math 30-1 60% 65-70% 60%
»» Other five-credit Grade 12 courses
Post-secondary applicant or a combination of two three-credit Social Work ELA 30-1 65% Social Studies 30-1 or Aboriginal Studies 30 60% 80-85% 60%
Specific courses required by the program
Grade 12 courses
must be presented for admission. OTHER OPTIONS
»» Five credits of advanced career and
University Entrance Option Admission requirements same as degree programs, with the 60-65% 60%
technology courses
Mature applicant exception that students may present an alternate Group A
instead of ELA 30-1.
Specific courses required by the program Note
must be presented for admission: »» Special projects cannot be used This information was correct at time of publication. Open Studies No specific course requirements
for admission Please check with the Admissions and Recruitment
English Language Arts (ELA) 30-1
»» You cannot use two courses from the Office or visit mru.ca/Admission for up-to-date 1
Competitive average range is based on your top two Group A courses. This range is based on Fall 2019 competitive admission average and is a guideline only.
Group A course information on the admission requirements and 2
Minimum final average is based on the five courses required for high-school admission category applicants (see next page)
same subject area, with the exception
curriculum for the program and semester in which 3
Additional non-academic requirements: N — Interview P — Portfolio M — Class 1 Aviation Medical and Canadian Private Pilot License
of Math 30-1 or 30-2 and Math 31 you intend to enrol. 4
Application and document deadline Feb. 1, 2020
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About Calgary
Largest city in Alberta Diverse
More than 1.2 million people call More than 200 ethnic
Calgary home backgrounds make Calgary a
diverse city
Relatively mild
Average daytime high in Fun
July, 24 celsius More than 30 major festivals
Average daytime high in each year, the Calgary
January, -3 celsius Stampede and four professional
sports teams to cheer for
Very sunny
Canada’s sunniest major city Extensive parks
with an average of 333 days of and pathways
sun each year Cycle or walk more than 905
kilometres of pathways and
Perfect for snow sports
95 kilometres of trails — the
On average, 128 cm of snow
largest bikeway network in
per year
North America
Photos courtesy: Tourism Calgary
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada T3E 6K6
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+1 403.440.5000
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