Carleton University
1125, Carleton University, Ottawa | Founded: 1942 | Public, University | School ID: 000101 | Visit University
Why Carleton University? | Scholarship Details | University Accreditation/ Recognition
About
Carleton University is a public university that was established in 1942 and is located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. This university is set up into six faculties and more than 65 degree programs, and it offers a wide range of academic programs. Near downtown Ottawa, on a position between the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, CU occupies more than 100 acres of land.
Carleton University has an enrollment over 27,000 for undergraduate studies and more than 4200 for graduate studies at the present moment. Among them more than 4500 are international students representing more than 150 countries of the globe.
Features
Why Carleton University?
Carleton University has one of the largest co-op programs in Canada, providing students with valuable work experience and connections in their chosen field before graduation.
The university is known for its strengths in public affairs, offering programs in areas such as journalism, political science, public administration, and international relations, which benefit from the proximity to governmental and international institutions.
This university boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including the River Building, which houses cutting-edge labs and collaborative spaces, and the MacOdrum Library, known for its extensive digital collections and research resources.
The university is a hub for research and innovation, with renowned research centers and institutes in areas such as cybersecurity, sustainable energy, cognitive science, and aerospace engineering.
Carleton University nurtures entrepreneurship through initiatives like the Carleton University Technology Innovation Management program and the Lead To Win business incubator, supporting students in launching their own ventures and startups.
Scholarship Details
Entrance Scholarships:
This scholarship is given to newly accepted undergraduate students with a high school percentage of more than 80 and is worth $1000-4000 CAD per year.
Prestige Scholarships:
Only students who are entering Carleton straight out of high school will be given consideration for a Prestige scholarship. Students must have an entrance average of 90% or higher to qualify for this award. The selection committee will also evaluate a student's participation in extracurricular activities in the community or at their secondary school.
Note: Please visit the link below for more scholarships information.
https://admissions.carleton.ca/schoarships/
(check up with the admission officer of the college for more information on scholarships)
University Accreditation/ Recognition
Carleton University is accredited by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development of the Province of Ontario.
Programs-specific accreditation are given below:
Bachelor of Engineering degree are accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board of Engineers Canada
The Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral programs offered by the Sprott School of Business are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) and by the Network of International Business Schools (NIBS).
The Bachelor of Computer Science Honours Degree Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council of the Canadian Information Processing Society.
The B.Sc. Honours Chemistry and B.Sc. Honours Chemistry with Concentration in Nanotechnology are accredited by the Canadian Society for Chemistry.
The Bachelor of Mathematics Honours Degree Program in Statistics is accredited by the Statistical Society of Canada (SSC).
Location
1125, Carleton University, Ottawa
Financials
| Descriptions | Subtotal |
|---|---|
| Avg Cost of Tuition/Year | CAD 41,951 |
| Cost of Living/Year | CAD 14,200 |
| *Application Fee |
CAD 0 - CAD 100
*Charged once per application |
| Estimated Total/Year | CAD 56,151 |
