Carleton University

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   The short answer

   Carleton University is a public English-language research university in Ottawa, Canada. It suits students who want a bachelor’s degree at a Canadian public university with a broad set of study areas.

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   What you can study

   Carleton offers 27 bachelor’s degree programmes. Example subject areas include Accounting, Architectural Studies, Arts, Cognitive Science, Commerce (Business), Communication and Media Studies, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Economics, Engineering, and Entrepreneurship.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should apply for a bachelor’s degree and check the university’s official website for entry requirements, document lists, deadlines, and any programme-specific conditions. Because requirements can vary by programme and country of study, the admissions office should confirm what academic records and language proof are needed.

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   What it costs

   The university does not publish a tuition fee for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Ottawa should be planned separately, since they will depend on housing, food, transport, and personal spending.

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   Coming from abroad

   Carleton is an English-language university, so you should confirm how it assesses English proficiency and whether your previous study meets its language requirement. Before applying, check visa steps, document deadlines, and whether your chosen programme has extra admission conditions on the official website.

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   How it compares

   Among 156 universities in Canada, Carleton stands out as an English-language public research university in the capital city and as a place focused on bachelor’s study. Its mix of business, technology, social science, and design-related subjects makes it a practical option for applicants who want a broad undergraduate choice at a public university.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.