Carleton University

Located in the heart of Ottawa, Canada’s capital city, Carleton University is a leading research-intensive institution that connects world-class students, learning and student experience with co-op and work-integrated learning in a smart, caring community with a passion for driving real change in the world. 

World-class faculty and programs

Carleton offers a broad range of respected academic programs led by internationally recognized scholars and experienced industry professionals. Faculty members are advancing knowledge and having real-world impact across disciplines including artificial intelligence, quantum studies, business, technology, health sciences, psychology, sustainable development, politics and global affairs and engineering in one of the country’s largest engineering faculties.

One of Canada’s best student experiences

Carleton consistently ranks as having one of the best student experiences in Canada. Students choose the university for its energetic campus life and welcoming, student-centred culture. Carleton’s 12 residence buildings provide more than 4,000 on-campus living spaces. All students entering directly from secondary school in the fall term are guaranteed a place in residence. Flexible year-round housing is also available, and international students may live on campus for up to 12 months per year throughout their degree.

Comprehensive student support

Carleton provides a wide range of financial awards, scholarships and funding. To ensure predictability, international undergraduate tuition rates are frozen from fall 2026 through fall 2028. 

Carleton’s unique location in Ottawa also provides unrivaled co-op opportunities to gain experiential learning while supporting schooling costs. Students also have access to robust academic advising, career development services and comprehensive mental health and wellness supports.

A beautiful campus in Canada’s capital city

Located in Ottawa, Canada, Carleton is part of one of North America’s most diverse and growing technology centres and a G7 capital that is known for its safety, affordability and high quality of life. 

Studying in the national capital provides Carleton students with unique access to leading global business and government departments and institutions, national research labs, and technology industries. 

The beautiful riverside campus is only a short distance from a bustling downtown and is well serviced by the city’s bus and light-rail system connecting the campus to downtown Ottawa and the airport, and an extensive network of bicycle paths run alongside the campus grounds. As a self-contained community, the university is easy to navigate with all campus facilities connected via underground tunnels.

Ottawa is also widely regarded as one of the world’s most attractive, liveable capital cities, offering abundant green spaces, scenic waterways, and a rich collection of historic and architectural landmarks.

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