Carleton University
Located in Ottawa alongside uOttawa, Carleton is known for its journalism, engineering, and public affairs programs, and for locking in international tuition for three full academic years.
#801-850
QS World Rank 2027
3-Year
Tuition Fee Lock
CAD 39,000+
Avg. Undergraduate Fee /yr
31,000+
Students, Ottawa, Ontario
Why Carleton
Why Indian students choose Carleton
Capital City Campus
Carleton sits in Ottawa, giving direct access to federal government, tech, and NGO employers.
3-Year Tuition Fee Lock
International undergraduate tuition fees are frozen for three consecutive academic years, giving families predictable costs.
3-Year Post-Graduation Work Permit
Graduates of eligible programs can apply for a PGWP of up to 3 years — a strong path toward Canadian PR.
Canada's Top Journalism School
Carleton's School of Journalism and Communication is one of the oldest and most respected in the country.
Strong Engineering & Public Affairs
Well-regarded Faculty of Engineering and Design, plus a Public Affairs school with direct pipelines into federal policy careers.
Affordable Relative to Toronto
Ottawa's cost of living is notably lower than Toronto or Vancouver, while still offering a major-city job market.
Popular Programs
Top courses for Indian students
Master of Engineering
Faculty of Engineering and Design
Bachelor of Computer Science
Faculty of Engineering and Design
Bachelor of Journalism
School of Journalism and Communication
Master of Business Administration
Sprott School of Business
Investment
Fees at a glance
Indicative annual tuition fees for the 2027 intake.
| Program | Annual Fee | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | CAD 42,000 total | 2 years |
| Master of Engineering | CAD 28,000 /yr | 16 months |
Fees are indicative for the 2027 intake and vary by program and specialisation. Confirm exact figures with your BNPS counsellor or the official university fee calculator.
Before You Apply
What you'll need
Every program has specific requirements, but most applications from India follow this checklist. Your BNPS counsellor will confirm exactly what applies to your chosen course.
Academic transcripts from your qualifying degree (minimum grade varies by program)
IELTS 6.5+ overall or equivalent TOEFL/PTE score
Statement of Purpose / letter of intent
Two academic or professional letters of recommendation
Proof of funds (GIC or equivalent) for your study permit application
Funding Your Degree
Scholarships worth knowing about
Carleton International Entrance Scholarship
CAD 1,000 – 16,000
Sprott Graduate Scholarship
CAD 5,000 – 10,000
Ready to Begin?
Your seat at Carletonstarts with one conversation.
BNPS international has guided students to Carletonfor years — from shortlisting the right program to visa approval. Let's talk about your profile.
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