History
Carleton University’s roots as a non-denominational college supported in part by charitable donations from the Ottawa community make it unique among Ontario universities. Founded in 1942, Carleton was created in response to the need to help provide the young people in Ottawa, many of whom had taken on jobs to cope with the pressures of the Depression.
Education
We take pride in our institution and are committed to providing the programs and services that contribute to Carleton University being an employer of choice.
Research
Carleton University Research Centres (CURCS) serve to:
- Group talents of interdisciplinary researchers
- Provide focal points for research activities
- Provide strong profiles in the search for research resources and the provision of services
- Provide points of entry for outside agencies seeking appropriate expertise
Career
What can you do to help students?
- Refer students to meet one on one with Career Services staff in 401 Tory Building
- Refer students to our online resources and events
- Consult with us if you are interested in incorporating career education into your course
- Request an in-class workshop for the upcoming academic year
- Hire a student – participate in work-study, Co-op, or on-campus employment
Carleton University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #501 Ranking
- 67 Masters
- 94 Scholarships
- 969 Academic Staff
- 28,693 Students
- 6,026 Students (int'l)
- 14,060 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Carleton University Overview
Carleton University Scholarships
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Carleton University Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 80 reviews
- 5 Star 39 Reviews
- 4 Star 35 Reviews
- 3 Star 5 Reviews
- 2 Star 1 Review
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
How Students Rated This University
- Overall Satisfaction 4.4
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.2
- Student Diversity 4.2
- Quality of Student Life 4.0
- Career Development 4.3
Living Life As A Carleton Student
I really enjoyed the ability to have one on one meetings with both professors and TAs. The campus is well laid out and makes it feel isolated, like Carleton's its own town. There is so many opportunities to get involved in school activities and meet new people throughout your studies. Carleton offers many different disciplines and cross disciplines to help curate the perfect program for you undergraduate studies.
Carleton university, academics and campus life
I like Carleton university for its strong academic focus and practical learning opportunities. Many programs emphasize hands on experience through co-op research projects, and internships, which helps connect coursework to real world careers. The professors are generally knowledgeable and approachable, especially in upper year classes. The campus itself is another highlight, its scenic, well organized, and the tunnel system is extremely helpful during ottawa,s winters. i also appreciated the supportive resources available to students, including academic advising, library services, and career support. Being located in Ottawa is a major advantage, as it provides access to government, tech, and nonprofit opportunities. Some classes, especially in first year, can be quite large, which can make it harder to feel personally connected. While there are many clubs and activities, social scene often requires effort to engage with, and campus life can feel quite at times. Additionally, navigating administrative processes can occassionally be slow or confusing and housing costs both on and off campus can be expensive. Overall, my study experience at Caeleton university is positive and well rounded, its a great place for students who are motivated, career focussed, and willing to take initiative. While there are areas for improvement, Carleton offers strong academics, valuable opportunities, and a supportive learning enviroment in a safe and opportunity rich city.
12th pass out
I summarise my all study experience like it's very good
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2025
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2025. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 7 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
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Overall SatisfactionHow would you rate your overall study experience?
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Student Teacher InteractionHow helpful were your teachers?
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Student DiversityHow diverse was the atmosphere at your university?
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Quality of Student LifeHow was your everyday life?
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Career DevelopmentDid the university provide support for your career development?
Carleton University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 501 | 501 | 501 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 501 | 501 | 501 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
Climbed 1 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 526 | 617 | 616 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
QS World University Rankings
By TopUniversities
Dropped 40 places compared to 2025
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 671 | 741 | 781 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
A consortium of nine Canadian universities and Indian partners, led by Carleton, Ryerson and Simon Fraser, strengthened its position in India with the opening of offices that provide space to focus on entrepreneurship and innovation. The announcement was made today by Roseann O’Reilly Runte, Carleton’s president and vice-chancellor, at a press conference in New Delhi.
Housing services
These Top 25 received a prize of $3,000, registration and accommodation at Congress at Brock University (provided by the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences), and an invitation to participate in an exclusive research communications workshop at Congress.
Library services
Carleton attracts leading researchers who are committed to innovation, collaboration and taking innovative approaches to addressing critical real-world problems,” said Rafik Goubran, vice-president (Research and International). “Congratulations to both our newest CRC, Dr. Robertson and to Dr. Gruber on his renewal.
ICT services
The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) and Carleton University’s Co-operative Education office are pleased to announce a partnership to expand career opportunities for students within the autonomous vehicle (AV) sector and to advance Ottawa’s position as the AV capital of Canada.
Medical services
The Carleton University Student Emergency Response Team (CUSERT) is a volunteer campus emergency response team serving the Carleton University community. Operating under Carleton’s Campus Safety Services, CUSERT provides on-call emergency medical response services for the entire Carleton campus twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, as well as first aid coverage at university events.
Campus life
On June 20, academics joined civil society and funding organizations from across Canada at Carleton University to launch Community-Campus Engage Canada, a network that will strengthen connections between participating institutions and co-create socially innovative research that’s equitable, ethical and respectful.
Sports facilities
For over 40 years, Carleton University has been offering Ottawa’s finest sports camp experience for kids aged 4 to 17. Check out our wide variety of sports camps and children’s programs offered year-round.
Student clubs
The Carleton University Students’ Association (CUSA) is an incorporated, not-for-profit, student-run organization. We are your undergraduate student government, your campus services, your clubs and societies, your student life, your community campaigns, your students’ association. If you are a member of CUSA, you are encouraged to take advantage of the services, events, and programming that we offer.
Accreditation
Artemeva’s first task at SLaLS was to design and implement a course that would satisfy the requirement of the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board to introduce a written and oral communication component into the engineering curriculum.