Ottawa, Ontario K1S 5B6
Canada


Carleton University is a dynamic institution with world-renowned researchers with an interdisciplinary and international approach to the practice of research.

With more than 60 areas of study, Carleton University attracts more than 20,000 students from across canada and more than 100 nations, creating a diverse student body of some of the world's brightest minds. The university's success in research fields have earned it more and more funding and recognition in recent years.

Located in Canada's high-tech capital, Carleton could be considered Canada's "Capital University," a place for intelligent young minds to meet and develop among brilliant and seasoned faculty and in a city that is hub of both modern and historical Canadian culture. The university encourages students to develop both in the classroom and outside of it, and Ottawa, with its many museums, parks, and cultural events, is the ideal place to expand both intellectual and cultural horizons.

Carleton University's innovative research programs in sciences, business, engineering, arts and public administration have earned it partnerships with numerous public and private sector organizations. These successful research programs have earned accolades and over $80 million in research funding.

Quick Facts:

Carleton University has a total full-time enrollment of 24,263 students, 16,534 full-time undergraduates, 4,367part-time undergraduates, and 3,362 graduate students.

There are 831 full-and part-time faculty members and 513 sessional lecturers.

The university is situated on 62 hectares just south of Ottawa's city center and has 2,593 student resident spaces. Its buildings are linked by five kilometers of underground tunnels.

Students can choose from more than 60 areas of study.

Carleton University offers joint programs with the University of Ottawa in the areas of science and engineering.

The university's Maxwell MacOdrum Library has a collection of more than three million books, journals, government documents, maps, newspapers, music scores, CDs, microforms, archives and rare materials, much of which is available in digital format.

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