Carleton University (CU)

About

Carleton was chartered as a university by the provincial government in 1952 through The Carleton University Act, which was then amended in 1957, giving the institution its current name. The university is named after the now-dissolved Carleton County, which included the city of Ottawa at the time the university was founded.

 

Acronym	CU
Nickname	Ravens
Motto / Slogan	Ours the Task Eternal
Colour	Black, Red and White
Mascot	Raven
Founded	1942
Location	Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Address	1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1S 5B6, Canada

Objectives

Carleton University's primary objective is to make a positive impact in the world through higher education, research, and community engagement.

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

• Faculty of Arts & Social Science
•  Faculty of Engineering & Design
• Faculty of Public and Global Affairs
• Faculty of Science
• Sprott School of Business

Reasons to Study at Carleton University

1. A recognised world-class institution

   Nestled in Ottawa — Canada’s capital and a growing hub for tech innovation — Carleton University is right at the heart of what’s often called “Silicon Valley North.” Its Department of Systems and Computer Engineering benefits from close ties to government institutions, national libraries, media hubs, and a thriving knowledge economy, making it a dynamic place to learn and live. 

   
    

2. High-quality graduate degrees

   The department is known for its strengths in real-time systems, hardware-software interfaces, signal processing, telecommunications and networks, software engineering, analytics, and biomedical engineering. And its advanced programmes — like the MASc, MEng, and PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering — reflect this.

   
    

3. State-of-the-art facilities

   As a graduate student, you’ll be immersed in modern, well-equipped laboratories. With over 1,000 engineering workstations, these facilities are unique in Canada and among the best globally.

   
    

4. Faculty excellence

   One of the biggest advantages of studying at Carleton is learning from leading experts. The faculty members are active researchers, journal editors, and conference leaders who bring you into their work from the very start.

   
    

Fees

Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirement

Check your program’s admission requirements, such as prerequisite courses and grades.

 

Supporting Documents

• You are required to provide information about your previous studies, including the dates, names of institutions, and transcripts from your highest level of education. The transcripts should detail the courses you took and the grades you received.
• An English as a Second Language (ESL) test score, if applicable (see language requirements)

 

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

View the Admission requirements page for detailed information tailored to your region.

Supporting Documents

• Transcripts
• Referee Contact Information
• Statement of Intent
• CV/Resume
• Writing Sample
• Language Proficiency
• A specific list of required documents will be available once an application has been started.

 

 

How To Apply For Admission

Applications are either made through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre OUAC (Application fee of $166 CAD) or directly to Carleton University (Application fee of $100 CAD).

Admission Contacts

Email: [email protected]

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Gallery

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  Graduating students

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  Chemistry Lab

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  Library

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  Football Team

Campus Tour

Facilities

• Classrooms: Carleton University has classrooms, including standard classrooms, large lecture halls, and specialized learning spaces like HyFlex rooms designed for hybrid and flexible learning. The university also offers a variety of other learning and study spaces, such as group study areas and active learning classrooms,
• Library: The MacOdrum Library, named in honour of Carleton’s second president Murdoch Maxwell MacOdrum, contains a collection of more than two million items—books, microfilms, tapes, CDs, government documents, maps, periodicals and archival materials—as well as study space, reading rooms and café.
• Laboratory: Carleton’s Faculty of Engineering and Design houses some of the most advanced research facilities in the nation. With the latest equipment from industry partners and continued investment into state-of-the-art laboratories, their researchers and students have unparalleled access to world-class engineering and design facilities.
• Research Center: Carleton has numerous research centers, including specific ones like the Transportation Policy and Innovation Centre (TPIC), the National Wildlife Research Centre, and others managed as Carleton's Research Centres (CURCs). 
• Accommodation: Carleton University has accommodation for students and guests. It offers a variety of on-campus options, including traditional and suite-style rooms, with amenities like dining halls, study lounges, and support services. 
• Sports: Carleton has extensive sports facilities, including the Fieldhouse, Ice House, a Fitness Centre, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, and multiple gymnasiums.
• Gym: The main fitness centre is located in the Athletics Building, which also houses the pool, studios, and other recreation spaces.

 

 

 

 

Accreditations

Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities

Vice Chancellor

Academic Staff

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  L. Pauline Rankin

  Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Dr. L. Pauline Rankin assumed the role of Carleton University’s Provost and Vice-President (Academic) in August 2023. As Provost, she is the chief academic and budget officer for the University. Her... read more

  portfolio spans all aspects of academic planning and programming, with an overall role of ensuring excellence and inclusivity in the teaching and learning environment.

  
   

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  Hima Dhulipati

  Assistant Professor Hima Dhulipati is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electronics at Carleton University. She teaches courses such as Power Electronics and Power Systems. Her academic journey includ... read more

  es a strong focus on electric machines and their applications in automotive technology.
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  Jinsun Bae

  Assistant Professor Before joining Sprott, Jinsun was a postdoctoral associate with the “New Conversations Project: Sustainable labor practices in global supply chains” at the School of Industrial & Labor Relatio... read more

  ns at Cornell University, USA. She received her PhD in Business Economics and Management from Copenhagen Business School in Denmark with her dissertation focusing on CSR perceptions and practices in Myanmar’s garment industry.

  
   

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  Leanne Keddie

  Associate Professor Leanne Keddie is an Associate Professor of Accounting at the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario Canada. She earned her PhD in Accountancy from the John Molson Sch... read more

  ool of Business at Concordia University in Montreal, QC. 

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Notable Alumni

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  Niki Ashton Politician
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  Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond Lawyer
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  Thomas Homer-Dixon Political scientist
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  Chiara M. F. Mingarelli Astrophysicist

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History

Carleton’s journey began with night courses offered for academic credit at the High School of Commerce, now known as Glebe Collegiate Institute. A group of forward-thinking citizens, along with support from the federal government, worked to ensure students had the chance to build their careers following the economic hardships of the Depression and the demands of the Second World War. This commitment to education laid the foundation for what would become one of Canada’s leading post-secondary institutions. 

On June 18, 1942, a pivotal moment in Carleton’s history took place at the Fairmont Château Laurier. It was there that the Ottawa Association for the Advancement of Learn... read more