Application fees
- Direct international undergraduate application: CAD $100
- OUAC undergraduate application: CAD $166
- Most graduate applications: CAD $125
- MBA application: CAD $175
Ottawa, Ontario
Carleton University
A public research university in Canada's capital, offering career-focused undergraduate and graduate education across business, engineering, computing, public affairs, science, health, humanities and the arts.
Quick facts
Main campus1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa
Main intakeSeptember (Fall)
International tuitionApprox. CAD $39,000–$55,000/year
Tuition depositCAD $2,000 after admission
Admissions and costs
2026–2027 tuition estimate
International undergraduate tuition is approximately CAD $39,000–$55,000 per academic year, depending on the program. Carleton states that tuition for new international undergraduate students beginning in Fall 2026 will be frozen across three academic years.
Undergraduate English requirements
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall; no band below 6.0
- Duolingo: 120 overall, with required subscores
- CAEL: 70 overall; no component below 60
- PTE Academic: 55 overall; no communicative skill below 47
- TOEFL: score requirements depend on the test scale/date
Intakes and scholarships
September is the principal intake. January and May entry is available only for selected programs. Eligible international students may be considered for automatic entrance awards, the President's Welcome Award and competitive prestige scholarships.
Graduate applicants: Common minimum English scores include IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each band), CAEL 70 (minimum 60), Duolingo 125 with required subscores, or PTE 60. Individual programs may set higher academic, language, prerequisite or deadline requirements.
Popular areas of study
Accounting
Architectural Studies
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Biomedical and Electrical Engineering
Commerce (Business)
Cognitive Science
Communication and Media Studies
Computer Science
Computer Systems Engineering
Cybersecurity
Data Science
Economics
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Physics
Global and International Studies
Health Sciences
Industrial Design
Information Technology
International Business
Journalism
Mechatronics Engineering
Nursing
Psychology
Public Affairs and Policy Management
Software Engineering
Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering
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