Carleton University
Situated on unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinabeg border by the Rideau River and the historic Rideau Canal, an official UNESCO World Heritage Site, Carleton University was founded by the Ottawa community in 1942 to meet the needs of veterans returning from the Second World War. Carleton is situated on more than 100 acres just South of downtown Ottawa.
The university provides an excellent education and experience to its more than 32,000 full and part-time students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Its more than 950 faculty members are recognized internationally for their scholarship and cutting-edge research in more than 50 disciplines.
Carleton is proud to have built a strong reputation of being a compassionate, connected and caring community. Our students, faculty and staff are united in driving real change for a brighter, more inclusive and sustainable tomorrow.
We have the capital advantage.
We’re one of the most beautiful campuses located minutes from our nation’s capital which is often recognized as one of the most picturesque capitals in the world with sprawling green spaces, winding waterways and architectural and historical landmarks for you to explore.
Ottawa is home to an unparalleled number of national organizations, museums, federal government agencies, NGOs and more that 130 embassies and high commissions from around the world. We’re located in one of the world’s top sites for research and development with over 1,900 technology companies in the region.
We are career-focused.
We take a forward-thinking, holistic approach to career readiness that includes skill and knowledge development, hands-on experiences and meaningful networking opportunities within the capital region and beyond.
By offering opportunities to participate in research, work-integrated learning, skill development, knowledge exchange and entrepreneurship, we are preparing the next generation to shape tomorrow.
We are hands-on.
Through experiential learning, you will apply your knowledge and skills to real-world situations and gain relevant experiences. We will help shape your career and academic goals and give you the skills and knowledge so you can achieve them. Carleton is proud to have forged strong connections with a range of organizations to provide research, work placement and networking opportunities for students. You can participate in community service learning with local and international partners, gain work experience through co-op, internship and practicum placements, conduct research alongside award-winning professors, and more.
We have a global perspective.
We all want to make the world a better place— but how? We believe that global prosperity can be achieved by building sustainable communities and that the link between the global and the local is at the heart of what we do. Carleton is known as a Canadian university of choice for international students and for encouraging all students to think globally. On campus, you’ll study with student peers from over 150 different countries. Given that the education of global citizens requires exposure to international experiences, we also offer many opportunities for students to study abroad.
The Shad Carleton experience will utilize the best of this campus and Ottawa and a staff with sincere interest in providing a transformative experience to the Shads of 2024. Carleton University is close to Canada’s majestic Parliament Buildings, the bustling Byward Market and the beautiful Gatineau Park which we can’t wait to share with you.
Carleton University respectfully acknowledges that the land on which we gather is the traditional, unceded territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin People.
