Is Carleton University public or private?

Carleton University is a public university in Ottawa, Ontario, founded in 1942. Its current academic calendars list undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple faculties.

Can international students apply to Carleton?

Yes. Carleton publishes dedicated international undergraduate and graduate admissions guidance. Applicants still need to meet the exact program, credential, language, document and deadline requirements.

What programs does Carleton offer?

The 2026–27 calendars list undergraduate degrees and graduate programs including master’s, graduate diplomas, collaborative specializations and doctoral study. Only exact degree-bearing offerings with approved catalogue mappings are published in the program list here.

What is the application deadline?

For most international undergraduate September applications, Carleton lists April 1 as the general deadline, with earlier deadlines for some programs and portfolio routes. Graduate deadlines vary by program and are often between January and March.

Does Carleton teach in English?

Carleton’s international admissions and graduate pages are English-language routes, and the published offerings here use English as the study medium. Individual courses, language programs and program requirements should be confirmed with the faculty.

How should international students plan fees?

Carleton directs applicants to current tuition and fee tools because charges vary by program, faculty, units and student status. Add ancillary fees, housing, daily living, transport, insurance and study-permit costs to the university estimate.

Does Carleton provide residence?

Carleton operates on-campus residence and publishes separate housing guidance. International undergraduate students entering directly from high school may receive an automatic residence offer when they meet the stated offer deadline; other students should apply through the current housing process.

What study permit documents are needed?

Carleton’s international office explains the documents it issues after admission, while Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada controls study-permit requirements. Applicants should use the current IRCC checklist for their country and intake.