MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY International Students 2020/21

Do you want to study in Canada?

Innovation + a long historySince 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 change. We are committed to providing future-focused programs and the highest quality education in classes led by passionate professors. We’ve grown to meet the needs of students from Calgary and around the world in a safe, inclusive environment.

The best ofNot only does Calgary rank in the top five most livable cities in the world, MRU has been twice named Calgary’s best post-secondary 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 MRUMount 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 campusThere are a lot of reasons to live on campus while attending MRU. You can enjoy a modern, 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 Royal’s campus is in a quieter location perfect for studying and offers 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.

TAKE A TOUR

Get a virtual tour of the Residences at mru.ca/Residence.

What’s included? » a private, lockable, fully-furnished

bedroom

» a full kitchen and furnished living space, including a television

» bathrooms shared by no more than two students

» utilities, including cable and Wi-Fi

» card-operated laundry facilities

New student Residence guaranteeResidence 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.

Find your placeat Mount RoyalSmaller 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.

MRU’s average class size of 31 students means you can get to know your classmates and professors in a personal learning environment.

1Apply for admission » Visit mru.ca/Apply and click on ApplyAlberta.

» Apply early! Application is open from Oct. 1, 2019 to April 1, 2020. Some programs have a Feb. 1, 2020 application and document deadline.

Deadlines

» Application — April 1, 2020

» Documents — May 1, 2020For students currently in secondary/high school, final documents are required by Aug. 1, 2020.

2Apply for a room in student Residence* » Visit mru.ca/Residence to apply.

» Applications open on Oct. 1, 2019 and are ongoing.

*Optional, but highly recommended

3Get your study permit » 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.

» To apply, visit the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website at cic.gc.ca.

Become a Mount Royal student in a few easy stepsGetting into Mount Royal is competitive. This means you will need good grades. You will also need to meet the general admission requirements for your program and the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirement.

WORK + STUDY

You can work on- or off-campus, even while you are studying. Many programs also 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

International Student Support CentreThe 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.

Invest in your futureEstimated international student expenses for an academic year (8 months) 1

Tuition/fees (based on 10 courses) $21,900

Books and supplies $1,500

Residence/rent 2 $5,992

Living expenses and spending money $6,500

Transportation Calgary Transit U-Pass included in fees

Total for international students $35,892

1Based on 2019/20 fees. Additional fees may apply for specific programs. 2Based on 2019/20 Residence fees.

APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

International students are eligible for scholarships. Apply online by March 1, 2020 at mru.ca/Scholarships.

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.

English Language Proficiency (ELP) RequirementApplicants 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.

How to meet ELP 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)

Academic English taken at Mount Royal Level 3 Advanced 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.

International Student Pathway

Are you an international student currently living outside of Canada who is missing one or more admission requirements for your intended degree or diploma program? The International Pathway Program provides an opportunity to complete Mount Royal’s highest level of the English language program while completing missing high school course requirements. At the same time, you can begin taking post-secondary courses towards your intended degree or diploma. You may also qualify for a conditional offer of admission to your future program at MRU.

mru.ca/InternationalPathway

Admission categoriesHigh school applicant 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, and if you have completed fewer than eight post-secondary courses. Your competitive (conditional) admission average will be based on your top two Group A courses at time of review.

Post-secondary applicant You will be considered a post-secondary applicant if you have completed four or more transferable post-secondary courses by Dec. 31, 2019 and will have completed eight or more by June 30, 2020. Your competitive (conditional) admission average will be based on your four most recently completed transferable post-secondary courses as of Dec. 31, 2019.

Mature applicantYou will be considered a mature applicant if the previous categories do not apply to you and you are at least 21 years old by Sept. 1, 2020. Your competitive (conditional) admission average will be based on your top two Group A courses at the time of review.

Course requirements For specific courses required by each program, see the admission requirements chart on the previous page.

High school applicant 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

Diploma programsSpecific 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

Post-secondary applicantSpecific courses required by the program must be presented for admission.

Mature applicantSpecific courses required by the program must be presented for admission:

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

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.

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

My plan

Admission requirementsProgram

Specific required coursesand minimum grade(Alberta Grade 12 or equivalent)

Competitive average range 1

(Top 2 Group A)

Minimum final average 2

DEGREEBachelor of Arts (undeclared, Anthropology, English, History and Sociology)

ELA 30-1 60% Math 30-1 or 30-2 or a language 30 50% 65-70% 65%

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% 75-80% 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%

Bachelor of Communication — Journalism ELA 30-1 60% Social Studies 30-1 or Aboriginal Studies 30 50% 65-70% 65%

Bachelor of Communication — Public Relations 3 N ELA 30-1 60% Social Studies 30-1 or Aboriginal Studies 30 50% 70-75% 65%

Bachelor of Computer Information Systems 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% Biology 30 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 3 N, 4 ELA 30-1 65% Math 30-1 or 30-2 65% Biology 30 65% Chemistry 30 65%

95-100% 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% Math 30-1 60% Chemistry 30 60% [GS, ES, GE] 65-70%

[BI, CH] 85-90%

65%

Bachelor of Science — Computer Science ELA 30-1 60% Math 30-1 65% 80-85% 65%

DIPLOMAAviation 3 M ELA 30-1 60% Math 30-1 60% 65-70% 60%

Social Work ELA 30-1 65% Social Studies 30-1 or Aboriginal Studies 30 60% 80-85% 60%

OTHER OPTIONSUniversity Entrance Option Admission requirements same as degree programs, with the

exception that students may present an alternate Group A instead of ELA 30-1.

60-65% 60%

Open Studies No specific course requirements

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.2 Minimum final average is based on the five courses required for high-school admission category applicants (see next page)3 Additional non-academic requirements: N — Interview P — Portfolio M — Class 1 Aviation Medical and Canadian Private Pilot License4 Application and document deadline Feb. 1, 2020

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C A L G A R Y, A L B E R TA

Largest city in AlbertaMore than 1.2 million people call Calgary home

Relatively mildAverage daytime high in July, 24 celsius Average daytime high in January, -3 celsius

Very sunnyCanada’s sunniest major city with an average of 333 days of sun each year

Perfect for snow sportsOn average, 128 cm of snow per year

DiverseMore than 200 ethnic backgrounds make Calgary a diverse city

FunMore than 30 major festivals each year, the Calgary Stampede and four professional sports teams to cheer for

Extensive parks and pathwaysCycle or walk more than 905 kilometres of pathways and 95 kilometres of trails — the largest bikeway network in North America

About Calgary

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