MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2021/22
MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW Calgary, Alberta, Canada T3E 6K6 mru.ca ADMISSIONS AND RECRUITMENT +1 403.440.5000 aro@mtroyal.ca mru.ca/StudyHere FULL-TIME ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM +1 403.440.5100 mrulanguages@mtroyal.ca mru.ca/LEAP
A long history + innovation Since our beginnings more than 100 years ago, we’ve been committed to quality post-secondary education. Mount Royal has transformed since then and we’ve grown to meet the needs of students from Calgary and around the world in a safe, inclusive environment. One thing that will never changeis our commitment to providing future-focused programs and the highest quality education in classes led by passionate professors.
International students succeed at MRU Mount Royal's offering of bachelor’s degrees, diplomas and certificates provides international students a focused environment to start university study. We are here for your success and provide you with: » an international recruitment officer to help you with the application process » an advisor to guide you through course selection » New Student Orientation to prepare you for life as a new student in Canada » Student Learning Services to support you with tutoring, writing and studying workshops, and mentorship opportunities » Career Services to connect you to critical Canadian work placement experiences
Find your place at Mount Royal Smaller classrooms offer an advantage for your success while laboratories, simulation centres and research opportunities give you experiences that prepare you for work or graduate school. Begin your Canadian experience at Mount Royal and you will be ready for the next step in your life — anywhere in the world.
average class size of 31 + MRU’s students means you can get to know your classmates and professors in a personal learning environment.
Live on campus There are a lot of reasons to live on campus while attending MRU. Residence staff live on-site so we can ensure a positive and safe, living and learning space. Plus, you have easy access to the city centre, shopping and entertainment. Mount Royal’s campus is in a quieter location, perfect for studying. It is a safe and inclusive setting to learn and travel. Just an hour from popular tourist destinations, like Banff, you can earn your degree and enjoy Canada’s scenic natural environment.
TO SEE MORE PHOTOS? + WANT Get a virtual tour of the Residences at mru.ca/Residence.
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, 2021. Visit mru.ca/LivingOnCampus for more information about living in Residence and estimated costs.
What’s included? » » » » » »
private, lockable, fully-furnished bedroom kitchen and furnished living space, including a TV bathrooms (shared by no more than two students) utilities, including cable and internet services laundry facilities operated by mobile app storage lockers
Make Calgary your home away from home
C ANADA C A L G A R Y, A L B E R T A
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LARGEST CITY IN ALBERTA More than 1.2 million people call Calgary home
SUNNY DISPOSITION Canada’s sunniest major city with an average of 333 days of sun each year Average daytime high » in July: 24 celsius » in January: -3 celsius
PERFECT FOR SNOW SPORTS On average, 128 cm of snow falls per year
DIVERSITY Over 200 ethnic backgrounds make Calgary a diverse city
FUN AND FESTIVE More than 30 major festivals each year, the Calgary Stampede and four professional sports teams to cheer for
EXTENSIVE PARKS AND PATHWAYS Cycle or walk more than 905 km of pathways and 95 km of trails — the largest bikeway network in North America
Photos courtesy of Tourism Calgary
Become a Mount Royal student in a few easy steps
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Apply for admission Visit mru.ca/Apply and click on ApplyAlberta. Apply early! Application is open from Oct. 1, 2020 to April 1, 2021. Some programs have a Feb. 1, 2021 application and document deadline.
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Visit mru.ca/Residence to apply. Applications open on Oct. 1, 2020 and are ongoing.
If you plan to study in Canada for more than six months, you need a study permit from the Government of Canada. Apply for a study permit as soon as you receive your offer of admission from Mount Royal.
Apply for a room in student Residence*
*Optional, but highly recommended
Get your study permit
To apply, visit the Government of Canada's Immigration and Citizenship website at at cic.gc.ca.
DEADLINES » Application: April 1, 2021 » Documents: May 1, 2021 For students currently in secondary/high school, final documents are required by Aug. 1, 2021.
English Language Proficiency (ELP) Requirement Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English in one of these ways if their first language (learned and understood) is not English. Visit mru.ca/ELP for more information.
ELP REQUIREMENT
SCORE / LEVEL
High school/secondary and/or post-secondary courses
2 years full-time study in English (English speaking countries) and English Language Arts 30-1 (or equivalent)
LEAP 4 Low Advanced/Advanced taken at Mount Royal
LEAP 4 with B- (80%)
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
86 (min. 20 in each of four sections)
IELTS (International English Language Test — Academic)
6.5 (min. 5.5 on each band)
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment)
70 (min. 60 in each band)
MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery)
85 (min. 3 in oral component)
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic)
58 (min. 55 in each area)
CAE (Cambridge English: Assessment)
C1 or C2 Certificate Awarded (Pass at Grade C with min. 180 overall)
CanTEST (Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees)
4.5 overall min.
Invest in your future Plan your budget for student life abroad. ESTIMATED INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXPENSES for one academic year (8 months)
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Tuition/fees for international students
$22,500
Books and supplies
$1,500
Residence/rent 2
$6,109
Living expenses and spending money
$6,500
Transportation
Calgary Transit U-Pass included in fees
Total for international students
$36,609
budget planning tools and + For 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.
FOR SCHOLARSHIPS + APPLY International students are eligible for
scholarships. Apply online by March 1, 2021 at mru.ca/Scholarships.
Based on 2020/21 fees. Additional fees may apply for specific programs. Based on 2020/21 Residence fees.
International Pathway Program
International Student Support Centre
(For International students outside of Canada)
The International Student Support Centre (ISSC) provides a dedicated space for you to get information and connect you with international and Canadian students. Study and practice your language skills, join events, and engage in social and cultural activities.
» Complete MRU's highest level of English Language Program (LEAP 4) » Complete missing high school course requirements » Complete courses towards your future degree/diploma » Meet competitive admission average for future degree/diploma » Receive a conditional offer of admission to future degree/diploma mru.ca/InternationalPathway
AND STUDY + WORK Many programs have a work placement requirement so you can get
valuable Canadian work experience in your area of study. Full-time students with a valid study permit are automatically approved to work on- or off-campus for up to 20 hours per week while attending school and full-time during scheduled breaks. cic.gc.ca
Admission requirements Program
Specific required courses and minimum grade (Alberta Grade 12 or equivalent)
Competitive average range 1 (Top 2 Group A)
Minimum final average 2
ELA 30-1 60%
65-70%
65%
DEGREE Bachelor of Arts (undeclared, Anthropology, English, History and Sociology)
Math 30-1 or 30-2 or a language 30 50%
Bachelor of Arts — Policy Studies
ELA 30-1 60% Math 30-1 or 30-2 60%
65-70%
65%
Bachelor of Arts — Psychology
ELA 30-1 60% Math 30-1 or 30-2 60%
80-85%
65%
Bachelor of Arts — Criminal Justice
ELA 30-1 60% Math 30-1 or 30-2 50%
80-85%
65%
Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting, Finance, General Management, Human Resources, International Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management)
ELA 30-1 60% Math 30-1 or 30-2 60%
70-80%
65%
Bachelor of Child Studies (Child and Youth Care Counsellor, Early Learning and Child Care)
ELA 30-1 60%
70-80%
65%
Bachelor of Communication — Broadcast Media Studies
ELA 30-1 60% Social Studies 30-1 or Aboriginal Studies 30 50%
65-70%
65%
Bachelor of Communication — Information Design 3 N
ELA 30-1 60%
65-70%
65%
ELA 30-1 60% Social Studies 30-1 or Aboriginal Studies 30 50%
65-70%
65%
Bachelor of Communication — Journalism
ELA 30-1 60% Social Studies 30-1 or Aboriginal Studies 30 50%
65-70%
65%
ELA 30-1 60%
Math 30-1 60%
75-80%
65%
Bachelor of Education — Elementary 4
ELA 30-1 65%
Math 30-1 or 30-2 or a language 30 50%
85-90%
70%
Bachelor of Health and Physical Education (Athletic Therapy [AT], Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership, Physical Literacy, Sport and Recreation Management)
ELA 30-1 60%
Math 30-1 or 30-2 50%
70-80% [AT] 90-95%
65%
Bachelor of Interior Design 3 P, 4
ELA 30-1 65%
Math 30-1 or 30-2 50%
70-75%
65%
Bachelor of Midwifery
ELA 30-1 65% Math 30-1 or 30-2 65% Biology 30 65% Chemistry 30 65%
90-100%
70%
Bachelor of Nursing 4
ELA 30-1 60% Math 30-1 or 30-2 60% Biology 30 60% Chemistry 30 60%
93-98%
70%
Bachelor of Science (General Science [GS], Biology [BI], Chemistry [CH], Environmental Science [ES], Geology [GE])
ELA 30-1 60%
[ES, GE] 65-75%
65%
Bachelor of Science — Computer Science
ELA 30-1 60%
80-90%
65%
Bachelor of Communication — Public Relations
3N
Bachelor of Computer Information Systems
3 C, 4
Math 30-1 60%
Biology 30 50%
Chemistry 30 60%
[BI, CH, GS] 80-90% Math 30-1 65%
DIPLOMA Aviation 3 M
ELA 30-1 60%
Math 30-1 60%
70-75%
60%
Social Work
ELA 30-1 65%
Social Studies 30-1 or Aboriginal Studies 30 60%
80-85%
60%
60-65%
60%
OTHER OPTIONS University Entrance Option
Admission requirements same as degree programs, with the exception that students may present an alternate Group A instead of ELA 30-1.
Open Studies
No specific course requirements
Competitive average range is based on your top two Group A courses. This range is based on Fall 2020 competitive admission average and is a guideline only. Minimum final average is based on the five courses required for high-school admission category applicants (see next page) 3 Additional non-academic requirements: C - CASPer® M - Class 1 Aviation Medical and Canadian Private Pilot License N — Interview P — Portfolio 4 Application and document deadline Feb. 1, 2021 1 2
Admission categories CATEGORY
CRITERIA
COURSE REQUIREMENTS Degree programs Specific courses required by the program must be included in your five subjects below: English Language Arts (ELA) 30-1 Group A course Group A course Group A or B course Group A, B or C course
You will be considered a high school applicant if you are in your final year of high school, if you have left or completed
High school applicant
high school, and if you have completed fewer than eight postsecondary courses. Your competitive (conditional) admission
average will be based on your top two Group A courses at time of review.
Diploma programs Specific courses required by the program must be included in your five subjects below: English Language Arts (ELA) 30-1 Group A course Group A, B or C course Group A, B or C course Group A, B or C course
You will be considered a post-secondary applicant if you have
completed four or more transferable post-secondary courses by
Post-secondary applicant
Dec. 31, 2020 and will have completed eight or more by June 30, 2021. Your competitive (conditional) admission average will be
based on your four most recently completed transferable post-
Specific courses required by the program must be presented for admission.
secondary courses as of Dec. 31, 2020.
You will be considered a mature applicant if the previous
Mature applicant
categories do not apply to you and you are at least 21 years
old by Sept. 1, 2021. Your competitive (conditional) admission
Specific courses required by the program must be presented for admission:
average will be based on your top two Group A courses at the time of review.
English Language Arts (ELA) 30-1 Group A course
Course categories GROUP A » English Language Arts 30-1 » Mathematics 30-1 (or Mathematics 30-2 if accepted by the program) » Mathematics 31 » Biology 30 » Chemistry 30 » Physics 30 » Science 30 » Aboriginal Studies 30 (5 credit) » Social Studies 30-1 » French 30, 31, French Language Arts 30, Français 30 » All other languages 30
GROUP B
(courses must be five-credit) » Art 30 or 31 » Computer Science 3 or 4 (CTS Advanced) » Drama 30 » Music 30 (choral, instrumental, general) » Physical Education 30 » Religious Studies 35 » Social Studies 30-2
GROUP C » Other five-credit Grade 12 courses or a combination of two three-credit Grade 12 courses » Five credits of advanced career and technology courses Note » Special projects cannot be used for admission » You cannot use two courses from the same subject area, with the exception of Math 30-1 or 30-2 and Math 31
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) AND ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) Students in IB or AP courses are required to provide a final, official transcript. Courses presented for admission with minimum required grades may be used for admission and transfer credit. mru.ca/Admission
This information was correct at time of publication. Please check with the Admissions and Recruitment Office or visit mru.ca/Admission for up-to-date information on the admission requirements and curriculum for the program and semester in which you intend to enrol.
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