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Carleton University (CU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Ottawa, Canada. As an active member of Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC), Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL), Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA), CU is participating in developing the academic environment.
The university is ranked number 741 in QS World University Rankings 2025. This is one of the best universities in the world. Judged by 13 aspects of Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE), it conquered 501 place among top institutions.
CU does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
| Subject | Place in QS 2024 |
|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | 401-450 |
| Engineering & Technology | 401-450 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 401-450 |
| Natural Sciences | 501-550 |

As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at CU is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. One year of studying at CU will cost local citizens a minimum of 4,618 USD. For foreigners, the tuition fee is different — from 5,339 USD per year. With the help of scholarships and financial support programs, students can partially or fully cover the cost of education. On the official website of the university, you will find all the relevant information about tuition fees and scholarships.
Also, be prepared for additional expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.

Before submitting documents to the university, applicants take an English language exam. The university accepts the results of IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 86. The IELTS score is not lower than 6.5.
The admission committee of the university takes into account the previous academic performance of the student. It is impossible to enter CU for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 86. IELTS — 6.5 or higher.
If you decide to pursue a career in science and enroll in a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — PTE or TOEFL. TOEFL — no less than 86 points.
The suburban campus of CU combines features of an urban and rural campus. It is located outside the big city, which allows you to focus on your studies. However, it is also not too far, opening up access to more types of recreation, both outdoors and in the city (theaters, museums, restaurants). The school has a library where students can do their homework or just relax. Thanks to international exchange programs at CU, students can communicate with representatives of different countries and nationalities and thus expand their own horizons. And, the university contributes to this by regularly holding joint events for local and foreign students.

Canada allows university graduates to stay in the country from 1 to 3 years. To do this, you need to apply for a graduate visa, which allows you to work even without a formal offer from an employer. CU graduates find jobs quickly, partly because the university has a good reputation among employers according to the QS World University Rankings. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
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