#5in Canada (Maclean's)QS #601 globallyComprehensive
Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario 30,000 students English Founded 1942
Domestic Tuition
$7,000 / yr
Acceptance Rate
77%
Avg. Grade Required
79%
min. 70%
Co-op Available
Yes
About
Carleton University is a comprehensive research university in Ottawa, Canada's capital. Known for its strong engineering, journalism, political science, and international affairs programs, Carleton benefits from its proximity to the federal government, embassies, and national institutions. The Sprott School of Business and the Faculty of Engineering and Design offer strong co-op programs with excellent placement rates in Ottawa's tech and public sectors.
- Located in Ottawa — Canada's capital
- Top journalism and political science programs
- Strong government and tech co-op placements
- Sprott School of Business — co-op available
- Accessible admission averages
Programs Offered
Engineering & TechnologyComputer Science & DataArts & HumanitiesLaw & Social SciencesBusiness & CommercePure SciencesArchitecture & DesignEducation
Tuition & Costs
Domestic
$7,000 – $11,000
per year
International
$26,000 – $40,000
per year
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 77%
- Typical average
- 79%
- Minimum average
- 70%
- University type
- Public
- Campus size
- Large (30,000)
Key Deadlines
- Fall admission
- Mar 1, 2025
- Transfer deadline
- Apr 1, 2025
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