CARLETON UNIVERSITY
Carleton University is a dynamic, research-intensive institution committed to providing students with an outstanding learning experience and great career outcomes. The university has grown to more than 31,000 full- and part-time students from across Canada and over 150 countries around the world.
Located in Ottawa on traditional Algonquin lands, Carleton is bordered by the sparkling Rideau River and the historic Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The campus is a short distance from Parliament Hill, high-tech hubs and an incredible concentration of national and international organizations. The beautiful Carleton campus is considered the most accessible in Canada.
Innovative undergraduate and graduate programs are offered in areas as diverse as public affairs, architecture, math and science, journalism, arts and social sciences, engineering, business, high technology and industrial design. Carleton offers a wide variety of opportunities to cross disciplines, span international borders and explore new perspectives. Co-op placements are available in every subject in the arts, social sciences, engineering and business programs. Extensive support programs help students succeed, including around-the-clock support for students with disabilities.
World-renowned researchers and innovative programs emphasizing experiential learning provide students with valuable opportunities for hands-on research, travel and enriching experiences in the nation’s capital and around the globe Partnerships with major organizations and institutions – both national and international – enhance research opportunities on campus. Research funding at Carleton increased more sharply this year (a 29% increase) than at any other comprehensive and medical university in the country.
The university’s many research strengths include aerospace, autonomous vehicles, sustainability and the environment, big data science and policy, physics, health and health policy, cybersecurity, biomedical engineering, Indigenous studies and global affairs. Many of its research groups are connected to international networks, including the Sudbury Neutrino Observatory, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, the International Water Institute and the Data Science Institute.
STUDENT ENROLMENT
Full-time (undergraduates)
22,000
Full-time (graduates)
3,600
Part-time (undergraduates)
5,600
Part-time (graduates)
590
Source: Council of Ontario Universities (2019 preliminary fall enrolment)
TUITION FEES
CANADIAN STUDENTS
Undergraduate tuition fees:
$6,067 - $9,614
Graduate tuition fees:
$4,952 - $6,514
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Undergraduate tuition fees:
$25,503 - $33,757
Graduate tuition fees:
$13,060 - $15,800
Source: Statistics Canada. Fees for general programs in arts and humanities (2019-20)
Note: In addition to tuition fees, universities generally charge fees for goods and services supplied to students. This includes areas such as student associations, sports and health. These additional fees vary widely per university and per student and can run from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. Check with the university for details.
RESIDENCE
