Institution

Carleton University

Ottawa, Ontario · Canada · Public institution

Post-secondary institution designated by the Government of Canada.

International student tuition

2026–27 international annual tuition: CAD 39,000 for Arts, Science and several other programs; CAD 45,000 for Commerce, Design and several professional programs; CAD 55,000 for Engineering and Computer Science. Mandatory fees are additional: approximately CAD 2,500, or CAD 4,300 for Nursing. Check the official program breakdown.

Official source · Checked Oct 15, 2026

How to apply

Apply through OUAC when applying to multiple Ontario universities or attending an Ontario-curriculum high school. Eligible international applicants can also apply directly to Carleton. Create a Carleton360 account to monitor the application and submit the required documents.

Official source · Checked Oct 15, 2026

Main campus

Ottawa

Official source · Checked Oct 15, 2026

Provincial average tuition

Ontario · 2026/2027 · CAD

Canadian graduate: $10,048.00
Canadian undergraduate: $9,306.00
International graduate: $28,900.00
International undergraduate: $50,088.00

Annual provincial averages, not this institution’s tuition.

Statistics Canada · 37-10-0045-01 · Checked Oct 15, 2026

Campuses and programs

Province: Ontario
City: Ottawa
Campus: Ottawa
Type: Public institution
Graduate programs: Yes
PGWP: Yes

Not all programs offered by a DLI are eligible for a PGWP. Make sure to check the details for a list of eligible programs offered by the DLI.

Sources and dates

DLI listImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship CanadaOpen official sourceUpdated Oct 5, 2026Checked Oct 15, 2026

Member universityUniversities CanadaMember listPublished Jun 27, 2024Updated Oct 15, 2025Checked Oct 15, 2026

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