Mount Royal University is a student-first undergraduate post-secondary university in Alberta, located in Calgary.
Mount Royal University is a student-first undergraduate post-secondary university in Alberta. The university highlights small class sizes, supportive professors and hands-on learning. It has a rich tradition of teaching excellence, with a focus on personalized learning. The university had 1,924 employees as of October 1, 2025.
Mount Royal University is named after Dr. John H. Garden, the first student to enrol at Mount Royal in 1911. In 1972, the university moved from downtown Calgary to its current Lincoln Park campus, which was formerly an air force base.
The university offers 14 degrees and 38 majors. The total student population was 15,991 students in the 2024/25 reporting year. Research centres include the Centre for Community Disaster Research and the Miistakis Institute. In addition, 89% of MRU graduates are employed within six months of graduation.
The campus offers the atmosphere of a small town and the resources of a big city. The Riddell Library and Learning Centre is a modern four-storey building with state-of-the-art technology. The Bella Concert Hall is a 650-seat venue in the LEED Gold Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts. Facilities include the Wyckham Food Court, MRU Library, computer labs, fitness facilities, a Child Care Centre, a bookstore, intramural sports, medical and mental health services, and residence.
Admission routes include high school applicants, post-secondary applicants, mature applicants, Early Admission, and alternative pathways to admission.