About Aviation Diploma in Mount Royal University
Aviation Diploma
MRU Aviation has a solid reputation across the country, built on nearly 50 years of experience in helping students reach their aviation dreams. The unique Aviation Diploma combines an academic diploma with the flight training you need to become a commercial pilot.
Students require a completed Private Pilot License by August 31st in order to begin the program.
Practical flying experience is accumulated on Mount Royal's fleet of aircraft consisting of Cessna single-engine aircraft and Seneca multi-engine aircraft. Our fleet is equipped with the latest GPS avionics, and is located at our Springbank Hangar at the nearby Springbank Airport (CYBW) just west of the Calgary city limits.
Mount Royal also provides simulator training on a state-of-the-art ALSIM ALX Flight Training Device, which includes high resolution visuals on a 270° wrap around screen. In the simulator, you can experience take off and landing at any airport in North America, in all forms of weather systems and in engine or aircraft emergencies.
Objectives of the program
We are proud to be a professional program with high standards for aviation education. One way in which we ensure these standards are met is to be an Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) accredited program.
On November 2019 MRU complies with AABI Policy 3.4.2
In addition to the knowledge and skill required to obtain the Commercial Licence and Multi-Engine Instrument Rating, students learn about human factors and safety, team work, leadership and decision making. These are important skills required by professional pilots.
Leadership skills, human factors and application of safety standards, and the ability to work well with others are skills that are integrated into both the classroom and flight training portions of the program.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 65 percent in high school courses
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 6.5 (min. 5.0 on each band).
- TOEFL : 83 (min. 20 in each of four sections)
- PTE : 58 (min. 55 in each area)
Mount Royal University Highlights
| Institution type |
Public |
| Location |
Calgary, Alberta |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Establishment Year |
1910 |
| Program Type |
Bachelor’s, certificate, diploma, transfer, CSL |
| No. of students |
14,562 |
| No. of campuses |
1 |
| On campus accommodation |
Available |
| Intake seasons |
Fall, Spring and winter |
| Cost of attendance |
CAD 35,900 |
| Financial aid |
Scholarships |
Mount Royal University International Students - Program Tuition/Costs
International applicants are responsible for all program and living costs while studying at Mount Royal University.
Here are the estimated costs you can expect:
| Estimated Expenses * |
Living on Campus |
| Tuition/fees for International Students ** |
$22,460 - $24,250 |
| Books/Supplies |
$1,500 |
| Residence/Rent |
$6,000 |
| Transportation |
Calgary Transit U-Pass included in tuition and fees |
| Living Expenses and Spending Money |
$6,500 |
| TOTAL |
$36,450 - $38,250 Canadian Dollars |
