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Join at Carleton University
Join at Carleton University
Join at Carleton University
Join at Carleton University
Join at Carleton University
Join at Carleton University
Join at Carleton University
Join at Carleton University
Join at Carleton University
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Carleton University, with its beautiful riverside campus, is a higher education provider based in Ottawa, Canada. Ottawa is a G7 capital city offering students unique opportunities, being home to more than 1,900 companies in the tech industry and to a large percentage of the country’s clinical, medical, and life science research centres.
The city is also one of the world’s most beautiful capitals with its tranquil green spaces, parks, architectural and historical landmarks. The university’s proximity to government institutions, libraries, and a flourishing knowledge economy make it a great place for student life.
Carleton focuses on immersive learning, gaining work experience, hands-on research, and community engagement. Carleton students learn through paid real-world experience alongside the taught theory from inside classrooms and are equipped for employment on completion of their study.
Students benefit from its interactive and small classes; exceptional student support services; state-of-the-art laboratory, research and athletic facilities.
Carleton enjoys an inclusive learning environment that welcomes international students from all across the globe. It is home to more than 30,000 students, with nearly 4,500 international students from 150 countries, and a network of 125,000 alumni.
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With a strong reputation for helping students gain marketable skills and experience, the QS World University Rankings 2021 places Carleton in the top 20 in Canada for graduate employability.
The majority of Carleton’s undergraduate programs include a cooperative education option (known as “co-op”) that offers students full-time, paid employment related to an academic program. Study terms are alternated with paid periods of employment. Students can also do internships, apprenticeships, research placements, and more.
Work-study opportunities are offered for most programs at Carleton, allowing students to gain valuable real-world job experience in their field of study. A dedicated Career Service supports all students and alumni to identify and achieve their career goals - supporting with job readiness skills, organizing job fairs and networking events, facilitating volunteer opportunities, on campus jobs, or chances to work abroad so that students can leave university with a diverse range of life and work experiences.
The most recent statistics show that 92.7 per cent of Carleton graduates were employed two years after graduating, and 85 per cent were employed after six months (Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development (MAESD) 2017/18).
Committed to inspire, encourage and include women in engineering and IT, Carleton’s Women in Engineering and Information Technology program partners with industry and government partners to provide opportunities like access to industry tours and talks, networking, and support to role models and ambassadors.
In November 2020, Carleton released a new five-year sustainability plan, which set ambitious targets for reducing emissions, water consumption and waste on campus. The plan also outlines increased research into sustainability, teaching, and community engagement. Carleton currently ranks as the second most sustainable university in Canada.
22,32,867 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
23,85,163 Postgraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
10,00,061 Living costs
5,77,254 To live on campus
Carleton has one of the most generous scholarship and bursary programs available in Canada. In 2020/2021, more than 12,000 scholarships and bursaries worth more than CAD 28.6 million were awarded to undergraduate students.
Students who have been admitted with an average of 80 per cent or higher are automatically considered for a renewable entrance scholarship. International students are also eligible for these merit-based awards, and no application is required.
Prestige Scholarships are Carleton’s highest awards. Students must apply and are considered only if entering Carleton directly from high school with an admission average of 90 per cent or better. Students are also assessed on their range of community or secondary school extracurricular activities.
Admission to Carleton’s undergraduate degree programs is primarily based on a student’s previous academic performance. Usually, students are required to have graduated from secondary school (high school) to be accepted on an undergraduate program. Admission requirements vary by program so students should check individual entry requirements for their preferred program of study. Specific subjects (prerequisites) may also be required.
Applicants for the Sprott’s Master of Finance will need a four-year bachelor’s degree in a relevant area such as business, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, computer science, or engineering with an average grade of B or above (equivalent to 8.0/12 on the Carleton scale).
Students are encouraged to visit the Carleton admissions website, where they can input their education system and program of choice to see admission requirements tailored to them, along with key deadlines and a step by step guide on how to apply.
International applicants who do not have English as their first language, will also need to demonstrate a strong level of English proficiency by providing an English as a Second Language (ESL) test score.
There are 22 undergraduate programs with hundreds of majors and areas of specialization to choose from. Students can customize their degree to their particular interests, including combined honours.
This provides a complete business education, with eight specializations, and options for co-op (a paid work-study opportunity), study abroad and/or a minor in another subject.
Carleton media programs prepare students for the exciting challenges facing journalists and communications professionals in an ever-changing landscape.
This ever-changing discipline studies the theory, design and implementation of computer applications and systems in areas such as in business, communication, science, entertainment and medicine.
The 13 streams offered cover a broad range of engineering specializations with rigorous programs and a highly supportive learning environment with practical, hands-on experience.
Labs, tutorials, field courses and seminars are conducted in small classes, resulting in personalized interactions with professors. Carleton’s Bachelor of Health Science (BHSc) is a wide-ranging and career-focused program.
Students can select from more than 100 programs, pathways and specializations at graduate level, including:
Sprott’s full-time, weekday MBA will equip students to lead with purpose and make a difference in a changing global context in just 16 months. Here, world-class faculty and students come together to share perspectives and challenge conventional thinking.
The Sprott’s Master of Finance Program offers postgraduate students a powerful combination of core knowledge and applied data analysis skills required by Finance profession globally. This course can be completed in just 12 to 16 months.
Caring is built into the Carleton community, with support covering all areas - academics, funding, career goals, health and wellness – with lots of social and fun activities too! Carleton ranked third for overall satisfaction among students (Maclean’s, 2021), in large part because of the services available to students - all designed for a successful university experience.
Academic support is particularly robust, with peer study sessions, workshops on exam preparation, academic writing and much more. Career and Co-op offices help students find co-op placements, organizing networking events and career fairs, and getting job-ready with resumes, cover letters and interview skills. Students also have many opportunities to volunteer, and get involved with the wider community.
International students receive dedicated support from Carleton’s International Student Services Office. This office organizes orientation and arrival for international students at the start of their studies, as well as fun cultural and social activities throughout the year. International students can access dedicated peer advisors, as well as advice and workshops on a range of issues, including:
Student safety is extremely important to Carleton. Students can call the Campus Safety Office from any on-campus telephone.
Guidelines are being drawn up to ensure both flexibility and safety of staff and students. This may include measures such as physical distancing, limiting numbers and extensive cleaning.
As per orders from the Government of Ontario, along with guidance from Public Health Ontario and Ottawa Public Health, students (along with faculty, staff, and teaching assistants) are required to undergo Covid-19 screening. A short form must be filled in per day that a student intends to enter a Carleton building.