Founded in 1942, Carleton University is spread out across 62 hectares of beautiful green space, just south of downtown Ottawa – the capital of Canada.

Students at Carleton University experience immersive learning through degree-related, real-world work experience, hands-on research, and community engagement. Alongside taught theory inside the classroom, students at Carleton achieve a high value educational experience.

Students also benefit from small class sizes, an excellent support network, and state-of-the-art facilities, including industry-supported laboratories, research, and extensive athletic facilities.

Of the more than 31,000 students at Carleton, around 14 per cent are international students, coming from more than 150 different countries. Carleton offers study abroad and exchange programs, and prides itself on its international connections.

The campus is bordered by beautiful surroundings, including the Rideau River, the historic Rideau Canal, and residential neighborhoods. Other highlights include the university’s proximity to Canada’s Parliament Buildings, the Byward Market, and the beautiful Gatineau Park.

Ottawa is also home to more than 1,900 companies in the tech industry, where many of Canada’s clinical, medical and life science research centres can be found.

1. We strive for innovation in research, teaching and learning.
2. Our location in Ottawa, the nation’s capital, connects us to the world. Carleton’s proximity to government institutions, libraries, media and a thriving knowledge economy make Carleton a great place to learn and live.
3. We encourage hands-on experience in the classroom.
4. We offer exceptional student support.
5. Carleton was ranked in the top five amongst comprehensive universities in Canada (Maclean’s university rankings 2021) and was also placed in the top 10 for graduate employability. Specific subjects, such as computer science, engineering and mathematics have received top 10 rankings (QS World University Rankings).