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Carleton University - Overview

  • Introduction

    Situated on unceded Algonquin territory beside the historic Rideau Canal, an official UNESCO World Heritage Site, Carleton University was founded by the community in 1942 to meet the needs of veterans returning from the Second World War.


    What defines Carleton?

    • We strive for innovation in research, teaching and learning.
    • Our location in Ottawa, the nation's capital, connects us to the world.
    • We encourage hands-on experience in the classroom.
    • We offer exceptional student support.
Carleton University

Founded
1942
Intake
Jan-June
Campus
Ottawa
Location
1125 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6, Canada
University Departments

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Carleton University Art Gallery

Centre for Initiatives in Education (includes the Enriched Support Program)

College of the Humanities (includes Bachelor of Humanities, Greek and Roman Studies (formerly Classics), Religion)

Department of English Language and Literature

Department of French

Department of Geography and Environmental Studies

Department of History

Department of Philosophy

Department of Psychology

Department of Sociology and Anthropology

Institute for Comparative Studies in Literature, Art and Culture

Institute of African Studies

Department of Cognitive Science

Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies (includes Child Studies, Directed Interdisciplinary Studies, Human Rights)

Pauline Jewett Institute of Women's and Gender Studies

School for Studies in Art and Culture (includes Art History, Film Studies, Music)

School of Linguistics and Language Studies

School of Indigenous and Canadian Studies

Faculty of Engineering and Design

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Department of Electronics

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Department of Systems and Computer Engineering

Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism

Industrial Design

Information Technology

Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs

Faculty of Public Affairs

Arthur Kroeger College of Public Affairs

Department of Economics

Department of Law and Legal Studies

Department of Political Science

Institute of African Studies

Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Institute of European, Russian and Eurasian Studies

Institute of Political Economy

Norman Paterson School of International Affairs

School of Journalism and Communication

School of Public Policy and Administration

School of Social Work

Faculty of Science

Department of Biology

Department of Chemistry

Department of Earth Sciences

Department of Health Sciences

Department of Neuroscience

Department of Physics

Institute of Biochemistry

Institute of Environmental Science

Interdisciplinary Science and Practice

School of Computer Science

School of Mathematics and Statistics

Technology, Society, Environment Studies

The Sprott School of Business

Top Courses Offered

  • Accounting
  • Actuarial Science
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Africa and Globalization
  • African Studies
  • Algorithms
  • Anthropology
  • Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies
  • Applied Physics
  • Architectural Conservation and Sustainability Engineering
  • Architectural Studies
  • Art History
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Biochemistry
  • Bioinformatics
  • Biology (BA)
  • Biology (BSc)
  • Biomedical and Electrical Engineering
  • Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Biotechnology
  • Canadian Studies
  • Chemistry
  • Childhood and Youth Studies
  • Civil Engineering
  • Cognitive Science
  • Commerce (Business)
  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Communications Engineering
  • Computational and Applied Mathematics and Statistics
  • Computational Biochemistry
  • Computer and Internet Security
  • Computer Game Development
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Systems Engineering
  • Criminology and Criminal Justice
  • Disability and Chronic Illness
  • Earth Sciences
  • Economics
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Physics
  • English
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Environment and Health
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Environmental Science
  • Environmental Studies
  • Europe and Russia in the World
  • European and Russian Studies
  • Film Studies
  • Finance
  • Food Science
  • French
  • French and Francophone Studies
  • Geography (BA)
  • Geomatics
  • Geomatics (BSc)
  • Global and International Studies
  • Global and Transnational History
  • Global Development
  • Global Financial Management and Systems
  • Global Genders and Sexualities
  • Global Health
  • Global Inequalities and Social Change
  • Global Law and Social Justice
  • Global Literature
  • Global Media and Communication
  • Global Migration and Transnationalism
  • Global Politics
  • Global Religions: Identity and Community
  • Globalization and the Environment
  • Globalization, Culture, and Power
  • Greek and Roman Studies
  • Health Sciences
  • Health Throughout the Lifespan
  • History
  • History and Theory of Architecture
  • Human Rights and Social Justice
  • Humanities (Great Books)
  • Indigenous Studies
  • Industrial Design
  • Information Resource Management (IRM)
  • Information Systems
  • Information Technology
  • Interactive Multimedia and Design (IMD)
  • Interdisciplinary Science and Practice
  • International Business (BCom)
  • International Business (BIB)
  • International Economic Policy
  • International Marketing and Trade
  • International Strategy and Human Resources Management
  • Journalism
  • Journalism and Humanities
  • Latin American and Caribbean Studies
  • Law (BA)
  • Linguistics (BA)
  • Linguistics (BSc)
  • Management
  • Management and Business Systems
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics
  • Mathematics (BMath)
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Media Production and Design
  • Mobile Computing
  • Music (BA)
  • Music (BMus)
  • Nanoscience
  • Network Computing
  • Network Technology (NET)
  • Neuroscience and Biology
  • Neuroscience and Mental Health
  • Optical Systems and Sensors (OSS)
  • Philosophy
  • Physical Geography
  • Physics
  • Political Science
  • Psychology (BA)
  • Psychology (BSc)
  • Public Affairs and Policy Management
  • Religion
  • Science
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Software Engineering (BEng)
  • Software Engineering (Computer Science)
  • Statistics
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering
  • Teaching English in Global Contexts
  • Undeclared
  • Women's and Gender Studies

Scholarships & Financial Aid for Indian Students

Carleton University awards scholarships tenable at the University, in the Fall/Winter session of the year of offer to entrance and in-course full-time undergraduate students who have demonstrated a high potential for university studies. The intention of the scholarship policy is to recognize, attract and provide incentives for excellence.

Entrance Scholarships

If you have been admitted to Carleton with an admissions average of 80 percent or better, you will automatically be considered for a renewable entrance scholarship at the time of admission. The admissions average we use is calculated from the grades submitted by your high school in support of your application. Entrance scholarships are offered for fall entry only. You may be offered a renewable entrance scholarship provided you are entering Carleton for the first time from high school or CEGEP and have no previous attendance at post-secondary educational institutions. To be considered for an entrance scholarship, the University's Admissions Services must receive your complete application for admission and all required grades (either directly or through the Ontario Universities Application Centre) by June 15. Entrance scholarship offers are not assessed or reassessed on final high school grades.


How to Apply to the Carleton University

Indian students keen on applying to the Carleton University can streamline the application process by visiting their nearest Edwise International branch office. Edwise, an official advisor on overseas education provides one-on-one guidance throughout the process, right from application requirements and deadlines to scholarship possibilities and visa support. Our team of experienced counselors can help you acquire a thorough understanding of the Carleton University's admission procedure, necessary documentation, and guidelines for submitting an impressive application. Whether you're applying for undergraduate, graduate, or professional programs, visiting an Edwise office guarantees a seamless, knowledgeable, and well-supported journey to studying at one of the top universities in Canada.

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