Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
A public university in Ottawa, founded in 1942, where 4,500 of its 31,000 students come from abroad.
- Ranking
- #781 in the world · QS World University Rankings · 2026
- Programs
- 471 — 338 Bachelor's · 133 Master's
- Tuition from
- CA$19,673 — a year · Master's
- Students
- 31,000
- International students
- 4,500 — 15% of students
- Founded
- 1942
- Master's tuition
- CA$19,673 to CA$46,374 a year (122 programs)
- Bachelor's tuition
- CA$39,000 to CA$55,000 a year (338 programs)
- First year for a Master's
- CA$45,421 (≈ NPR 44.4 lakh) — tuition, living costs, health cover, books and supplies
- First year for a Bachelor's
- CA$64,748 (≈ NPR 63.3 lakh) — tuition, living costs, health cover, books and supplies
- Intakes (typical)
- January, May, September
- Work after a Master's
- 3 years — PGWP
- Work after a Bachelor's
- 3 years — PGWP
- Work while studying
- 24 hours a week off campus — Study permit
Programs at Carleton University
471 programs: 133 postgraduate and 338 undergraduate.
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Accounting
- Master of Finance
- Master of Applied Business Analytics - Technology Innovation Management
- Master of Applied Science - Data Science, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence
- Master of Applied Science - Digital Media
- Master of Applied Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering (ELEC)
- Master of Applied Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering - Modelling and Simulation
- Master of Applied Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering - Software Engineering
- Master of Applied Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering (SYST)
- Master of Applied Science - Environmental Engineering
- Master of Applied Science - Materials Engineering
- Master of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering
- Master of Applied Science - Networking Technology
- Master of Applied Science - Sustainable Energy
- Master of Architectural Studies
- Master of Architecture
- Master of Architecture - Architecture 1
- Master of Biotechnology
- Master of Business Administration (Accelerated)
- Master of Business Administration (China)
- Master of Business Administration (Online)
- Master of Business Administration (Professional)
- Master of Cognitive Science
- Master of Computer Science
- Master of Computer Science - Data Science, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence
- Master of Design - Industrial Design
- Master of Digital Transformation and Entrepreneurship - Technology, Innovation Management
- Master of Applied Science - Civil Engineering
- Master of Applied Science - Building Engineering - Heritage Conservation
- Master of Accounting
- Master of Applied Science - Aerospace Engineering
- Master of Applied Science - Biomedical Engineering (COMP)
- Master of Applied Science - Biomedical Engineering (MAAE)
- Master of Applied Science - Biomedical Engineering (PHYS)
- Master of Applied Science - Biomedical Engineering (SYST)
- Master of Applied Science - Building Engineering
- Master of Applied Science - Building Engineering - Building Performance
- Master of Applied Science - Building Engineering - Fire Safety
- Master of Arts - Anthropology
- Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies
- Master of Arts - Art and Architectural History
- Master of Arts - Canadian Studies
- Master of Arts - Communication
- Master of Arts - Economics
- Master of Arts - English
- Master of Arts - European, Russian and Eurasian Studies
- Master of Arts - Film Studies
- Master of Arts - Geography
- Master of Arts - History
- Master of Arts - History - Public
- Master of Arts - Human Rights and Social Justice
- Master of Arts - International Affairs
- Master of Arts - Legal Studies
- Master of Arts - Linguistics
- Master of Arts - Migration and Diaspora Studies
- Master of Arts - Music and Culture
- Master of Arts - Philosophy
- Master of Arts - Political Economy
- Master of Arts - Political Economy - Work and Labour
- Master of Arts - Political Science
- Master of Arts - Psychology
- Master of Arts - Sociology
- Master of Arts - Sociology - Quantitative Methods
- Master of Arts -Teaching English as an Additional Language
- Master of Arts - Women's and Gender Studies
- Master of Arts/Juris Doctor
- Master of Science - Management
- Master of Science - Mathematics
- Master of Science - Mathematics - Bioinformatics
- Master of Science - Neuroscience
- Master of Science - Physics - Medical
- Master of Science - Physics - Particle
- Master of Science - Statistics
- Master of Science - Technology Innovation Management
- Master of Social Work (1 year)
- Master of Social Work (2 year)
- Master of Technology - Technology Innovation Management
- Master of Engineering - Aerospace
- Master of Engineering - Biomedical (COMP)
- Master of Engineering - Biomedical (MAAE)
- Master of Engineering - Biomedical (PHYS)
- Master of Engineering - Biomedical (SYST)
- Master of Engineering - Building
- Master of Engineering - Building - Building Performance
- Master of Engineering - Building - Fire Safety
- Master of Engineering - Building - Heritage Conservation
- Master of Engineering - Civil
- Master of Engineering - Civil Engineering Practice
- Master of Engineering - Clinical (SYST)
- Master of Engineering - Data Science, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence
- Master of Engineering - Electrical and Computer (ELEC)
- Master of Engineering - Electrical and Computer - Modelling and Simulation
- Master of Engineering - Electrical and Computer - Software Engineering
- Master of Engineering - Electrical and Computer (SYST)
- Master of Engineering - Electrical Engineering Practice
- Master of Engineering - Environmental
- Master of Engineering - Environmental Engineering Practice
- Master of Engineering - Infrastructure Protection and International Security
- Master of Engineering - Materials
- Master of Engineering - Mechanical
- Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering Practice
- Master of Engineering - Software Engineering Practice
- Master of Engineering - Sustainable Energy
- Master of Entrepreneurship - Technology Innovation Management
- Master of Human-Computer Interaction
- Master of Information Technology - Data Science, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence
- Master of Infrastructure Protection and International Security
- Master of Journalism
- Master of Networking Technology
- Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership
- Master of Political Management
- Master of Public Policy - Sustainable Energy and the Environment
- Master of Public Policy and Administration
- Master of Science - Data Science, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence
- Master of Science - Biology
- Master of Science - Chemistry
- Master of Science - Chemistry - Food Science
- Master of Science - Clinical Trials and Regulatory Affairs
- Master of Science - Earth Sciences
- Master of Science - Geography
- Master of Science - Health Sciences
- Master of Science - Health - Science, Technology and Policy
- Graduate Diploma - Architectural Conservation
- Graduate Diploma - Curatorial Studies
- Graduate Diploma - Ethics and Public Affairs
- Graduate Diploma - Indigenous Policy and Administration
- Graduate Diploma - Migration and Diaspora Studies
- Graduate Diploma - Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership
- Graduate Diploma - Public Policy and Program Evaluation
- Graduate Diploma - Social Statistics and Data Analysis
- Graduate Diploma - Work and Labour
- Master of Science - Physics - Quantum Science and Technology
- Bachelor of Architectural Studies ( Co-Op )
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology (Co-Op )
- Bachelor of Arts - Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies
- Bachelor of Arts - Art History
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) Honours
- Bachelor of Arts - Biology ( Co-Op )
- Bachelor of Arts - Childhood and Youth Studies
- Bachelor of Arts - Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Bachelor of Arts - English
- Bachelor of Arts - Environmental and Climate Change Studies
- Bachelor of Arts - Film studies
- Bachelor of Arts - French
- Bachelor of Arts - Geography
- Bachelor of Arts - Geomatics
- Bachelor of Arts - Greek and Roman Studies
- Bachelor of Arts - History
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