Carleton University

Carleton University

Carleton University is one of the best universities in Canada that offer international students an excellent learning experience. Additionally, the school has an impressive reputation due to its experiential learning with an active, interdisciplinary, hands-on approach to discovery and research.

Carleton University is located in Ottawa near the official historic UNESCO World Heritage Site – Rideau Canal. The school covers an area of 62 hectares and includes 20 academic buildings. Carleton University also has five kilometres of underground tunnels that link the school’s buildings. International students enjoy various extracurricular activities since they can choose from 300 students’ clubs, societies, and organizations. Moreover, they can visit four athletic centres at Carleton University that include a sports field, David J. Azrieli Pavilion, 3-lane jogging track, and a physical recreation centre.

Carleton University offers more than 65 study programs at undergraduate and graduate levels in 50 different study areas. In addition to degree programs, the school has diplomas and certificate programs. Among all programs, international students prefer to apply to the Architecture, Journalism, International Affairs, Public Affairs, and Technology courses.

Carleton University offers undergraduate programs in Architectural Studies, Arts, Cognitive Science, Business, Communication and Media Studies, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Global and International Studies, Health Sciences, Humanities, Industrial Design, Information Technology, International Business, Journalism, Journalism and Humanities, Mathematics, Media Production and Design, Music, Public Affairs and Policy Management, Science, and Social Work.

Graduate programs at Carleton University include Accounting, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Business Analytics, Building Engineering, Communication, Computer Science, English, Entrepreneurship, Human-Computer Interaction, Information Technology (Digital Media, Network Technology), International Affairs, MBA (Master of Business Administration), Neuroscience, Political Economy, Political Management, Political Science, Psychology, Technology Innovation Management, and many others.

Carleton University also issues certificates in Carillon Studies, Multidisciplinary Studies in Mental Health and Well-Being, Nunavut Public Service Studies (CNPSS), Professional Writing, Science Communication, Science and Policy, Teaching of English as a Second Language (CTESL). Post-Baccalaureate Diplomas are offered in Accounting, Art History, Cognitive Science, Economics, Film Studies, History and Theory of Architecture, and Professional Writing.

Furthermore, Carleton University has a flexible curriculum that allows international students to add a minor to their study program. In other words, students can pursue a specialization, concentration, or stream along with their degree program. Collaborative specializations include African Studies, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Chemical and Environmental Toxicology, Climate Change Collaborative Specialization, Data Science, Digital Humanities, Latin American and Caribbean Studies, and Political Economy.

Admission Requirements

Carleton University is quite a selective school with an acceptance rate of 21%. International students need to have a minimum GPA of 4.01 to get admitted to the university. Additionally, you should check the program-specific and work experience requirements. For instance, international students who want to pursue an MBA program must have at least two years of work experience, whereas other programs do not require it.

The majority of the study programs have an application deadline of April 1. However, you should check the deadline for your chosen program since some of them have early deadlines. Moreover, Carleton University uses rolling admissions for most programs. It means that the sooner you submit your documents, the sooner you will be admitted to the school. Depending on the time of year, the admission decision can take up to several weeks. You can monitor your application status, see document requests, and view offers on the official website of the school.

International students have to complete five steps to get admitted to Carleton University.

1. First of all, you should apply online. International students have two options: submit the application through the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC) website or apply directly to the school through the Carleton 360 website. An application fee at OUAC is 165 CAD, while the Carleton 360 application fee is 100 CAD.
2. You should track the status of your application to Carleton University. After submitting the application, you will receive an email acknowledging that the school received your application. This letter also consists of your applicant number and MyCarletonOne (MC1) information.
3. You have to upload all the required documents. Through Carleton 360, you will be able to submit the transcripts from your highest level of education and an English Language Proficiency Test score.
4. You should wait for the admission decision. When the school reviews your application, they will send you the offer letter with detailed information and admission conditions. You can also check your application package status through Carleton 360 or OUAC.
5. You have to accept your offer of admission. When you get an offer of admission, you can accept it at Carleton 360. If you applied through the OUAC, you have to accept an offer of admission on its website. Most offers of admission are conditional. So, you need to review the information on how to meet the conditions in the offer letter.

All international students, who want to study at Carleton University, have two options to meet the English language requirements. You can demonstrate a previous degree from a school in a country where English is the first language or pass the English Language Proficiency Test.

If you decide to pass PTE, you should get a minimum score of 60. If you pass IELTS, you need to get at least 6.5. If you want to take CAEL, you ought to receive a minimum score of 70. If you choose to pass TOEFL iBT, you have to get at least 86. In case you have lower scores, you can be admitted to Carleton University with the condition to complete Foundation ESL (English a Second Language) course.

Fees for International Students

Carleton University is comparatively an affordable school for international students in Canada, with an average tuition fee of 25,379 CAD. For instance, undergraduate programs can cost from 29,023 CAD to 42,873 CAD per year. Bachelor of Global and International Studies costs 33,030 CAD per year, Bachelor of International Business costs 34,393 CAD per year, Bachelor of Information Technology costs 38,948 CAD per year, Bachelor of Computer Science costs 41,713 CAD per year.

Graduate programs at Carleton University cost from 15,084 CAD to 34,373 CAD per year. Master of Computer Science costs 19,794 CAD per year, Master in Human-Computer Interaction costs 21,536 CAD per year, Master of Information Technology: Network Technology costs 24,710 CAD per year, Master of Business Administration costs 34,373 CAD per year. Most of the Ph.D. programs cost 15,084 CAD per year.

International students also need to know more about the other expenses during their study at Carleton University. If you decide to live on-campus, you should be ready to pay 11,400 CAD per year. Off-campus accommodation can cost you 8,600 CAD per year. Additionally, you should pay for books and supplies up to 1,400 CAD per year. In total, you need to have 15,000 CAD for expenditure during the study year.

Carleton University offers international students to combine theoretical education with hands-on experience. Undergraduate students can apply to co-op programs during their first year of study at the school. Nevertheless, you should check whether your program includes a co-op option. Graduate students must apply to the co-op program during their first term of study. Master’s programs with the co-operative education designation include a compulsory eight-month co-op.

Carleton University also has a Career Services Office. It supports international students during their job search and offers on-campus career counselling. Additionally, the administration of the school organizes career exploration network events, workshops, and career cycles to help international students find a dream job in Canada.

International students at Carleton University have many opportunities since the school offers the three highest-paying degrees. To be more specific, graduates with a Master in Science earn from 60,000 CAD per year. Graduates with a Bachelor of Arts can earn from 70,000 CAD per year. If you get a Bachelor of Science, your average salary can start from 78,000 CAD per year.

 

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