Bachelor's
President's Welcome Award for International Students
CAD 2,000 - 5,000 / year (automatic)
Carleton University
Ottawa, Canada
"A research university in Canada's capital, strong in public affairs, engineering and journalism"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#801 (QS)
PSW VISA
Up to 3 years (PGWP)
About Carleton University
Carleton University was founded in 1942 as Carleton College and became a university in 1957. It is a public research university on a 62-hectare campus in Ottawa, between the Rideau Canal and the Rideau River. About 30,700 students study in five faculties: Arts and Social Sciences, Engineering and Design, Public and Global Affairs, Science and the Sprott School of Business. Carleton is known for public policy, international affairs, journalism, architecture, engineering and computer science, and its location gives access to federal government and Kanata tech jobs. International undergraduate tuition is frozen from Fall 2026 to 2028.
Rankings & Recognition
#801
Ranked #801-850 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (#781-790 in 2026).
Accreditations & Memberships
Universities Canada
Association of Commonwealth Universities
Council of Ontario Universities
Fields Institute
UArctic
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Carleton University's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
15.5#
Employer Reputation
17.8#
Faculty / Student
8.5#
Citations / Faculty
13.4#
Intl. Faculty
15.4#
Intl. Students
54.9#
Intl. Research Network
78.5#
Employment Outcomes
38.2#
Sustainability
60.8#
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Key Facts
1942
Founded
30,713
Total Students
5,371
International Students
2,419
Faculty & Staff
205 UG and PG
Programmes
Popular Programs
Computer Science
Engineering
Public Affairs and Policy Management
Journalism
Architectural Studies
Commerce (Sprott)
Cybersecurity
International Studies
Application Details
Application Fee
CAD 100 direct / 166 OUAC
UG Deadline
1 April 2027 (rolling)
Decision Time
4-6 weeks after documents
Intakes
September, January
Tuition Freeze
Intl UG fees frozen to 2028
Proof of funds (2026)
CAD 23,448 + 1st-year tuition
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
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IELTS Academic
|
6.5 (each band 6.0) |
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TOEFL iBT (before 21 Jan 2026)
|
86 |
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TOEFL iBT (new 1-6 scale, PG)
|
4.5 (writing 5.0) |
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PTE Academic
|
60 (each skill 60) |
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Duolingo (graduate)
|
125 (subscores 120) |
|
CAEL
|
70 (each band 60) |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
65%
I-20 Processing
Study permit (LOA + PAL)
Post-Study Work
Up to 3 years (PGWP)
Green Card Pathway
Express Entry / PNP (PR)
Financials
Application Fee
CAD 100 (direct)
Avg Scholarship
CAD 2,000 - 5,000 / year
Career Outcomes
43%
Placement Ratio
Up to 3 years (PGWP)
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Faculty Members — 1,062
Contract Instructors — 861
Faculties — 5
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Notable Alumni
Greg Fergus (Speaker of the House)
Paul Austerberry (Oscar, Production Design)
David Azrieli (architect)
Campus & Location
Carleton's single 62-hectare campus sits in Ottawa between the Rideau Canal and Rideau River, with 49 buildings linked by tunnels and close to downtown and Parliament Hill.
Campus Details
62-hectare
Ottawa campus
49
buildings linked by tunnels
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Student Life & Housing
Housing
Residence + meals approx. CAD 14
010 / 8 months
Dining
Campus dining halls and food courts
Health & Wellness
Provincial or university health plan required
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Varsity sports
Career services
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
26,982 (QS)
International Students
5,371
Undergraduate
86.3%
Postgraduate
13.7%
Cost Deep-Dive
Arts / Science (Intl)
CAD 39,000 / year
Business / Design (Intl)
CAD 45,000 / year
Engineering / CS (Intl)
CAD 55,000 / year
Misc. Fees
Approx. CAD 2,500 / year
Living (8 months, on campus)
CAD 18,410
Study permit + biometrics
CAD 150 + CAD 85
Intakes & Deadlines
Carleton admits in September and, for some programmes, January. International undergraduate applications for September 2027 should be in by 1 April 2027, but programmes are reviewed on a rolling basis and can fill earlier. Decisions take 4-6 weeks after all documents arrive.
Scholarships at Carleton University
3 scholarships available
Bachelor's
Carleton Entrance Scholarship
Renewable, by admission average
Bachelor's
CAD 10,000 / year
Law Scholarship in Architectural Studies
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Class 12 with ~70-80% and subject prerequisites, IELTS 6.5 (each 6.0).
Postgraduate
Honours bachelor's (B / 70%+), IELTS 6.5 (each 6.0).
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic
6.5 (each band 6.0)TOEFL iBT (before 21 Jan 2026)
TOEFL iBT (new 1-6 scale, PG)
4.5 (writing 5.0)PTE Academic
60 (each skill 60)Duolingo (graduate)
125 (subscores 120)CAEL
70 (each band 60)Required Documents
Valid passport
Letter of Acceptance (LOA)
PAL / TAL or CAQ
Class 10 and 12 marksheets
Bachelor degree and transcripts (PG)
IELTS / PTE / TOEFL score report
Proof of funds (GIC / bank / loan)
Statement of purpose
Tuition deposit receipt
Upfront medical exam
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Pick a programme and check its entry rules on admissions.carleton.ca.
2
Apply online
Submit the online application, pay the fee and upload transcripts and test scores.
3
Get your offer (LOA)
Receive a Letter of Acceptance; accept it and pay the tuition deposit.
4
PAL / TAL
The school issues a Provincial Attestation Letter for your study permit.
5
Study permit
Apply to IRCC online, give biometrics and wait for approval.
6
Arrive & study
Enter Canada, register, work up to 24 hrs/week and plan for PGWP.
Campus & Location
Carleton's single 62-hectare campus sits in Ottawa between the Rideau Canal and Rideau River, with 49 buildings linked by tunnels and close to downtown and Parliament Hill.
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