<p>There’s a long history of teaching excellence at Mount Royal. Mount Royal is known for its focus on teaching and learning — its focus on the students. Mount Royal faculty are highly rated by students who describe their professors as knowledgeable, inspiring and engaging. Mount Royal's smaller average class size ensures that faculty get to know each students, and students get to know them. Mount Royal consistently ranks among the very best Canadian universities in student satisfaction with the quality of teaching and the quality of the overall educational experience. Mount Royal wants to keep it that way — it’s their commitment to every student.</p><p><br></p><p>Mount Royal is a community in more than one sense. Students will have access to the services they need on campus and quick access to Calgary amenities and world-class tourist destinations. Students can feel the energy in the city, the palpable sense that things are happening there. Tons of creative and entrepreneurial innovation opportunities are awaiting. Students will find everything they need to study, live and thrive in Calgary.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Mount Royal University</strong></p><p><u>City:</u>&nbsp;Calgary is Alberta’s largest city. More than 1.2 million people call Calgary home. It is also Canada’s sunniest major city with an average 333 days of sun each year.</p><p><u>Diversity:</u>&nbsp;Calgary consists of over 200 different ethnic backgrounds.</p><p><u>Resources:</u>&nbsp;Students have access to exceptional labs and simulation centres, and have opportunities to participate in research - giving them a solid foundation for higher learning and preparing them for future graduate studies. Mount Royal is known for providing the resources students need to succeed.</p><p><u>Events:</u>&nbsp;There are more than 30 major festivals each year, the Calgary Stampede and four professional sports teams to cheer for.</p><p><u>Recreation:</u>&nbsp;Cycle or walk more than 905 km of pathways and 95 km of trails — the largest bikeway network in North America</p>