Carleton University
Situated on unceded Algonquin territory beside the historic Rideau Canal, an official UNESCO World Heritage Site, Carleton University was founded by the community in 1942 to meet the needs of veterans returning from the Second World War.
- We strive for innovation in research, teaching and learning.
- Our location in Ottawa, the nation’s capital, connects us to the world.
- We encourage hands-on experience in the classroom.
- We offer exceptional student support.
What defines our graduates?
- They have an entrepreneurial spirit.
- They are prepared for careers in our rapidly changing job market.
- They are driven by a desire to change the world.
- They are 125,000 strong.
What defines our people?
Carleton University is a community of talented, committed and enthusiastic faculty and staff, dedicated to excellence and to supporting the education and research that distinguishes Carleton as Canada’s Capital University. We know that it is our people that are key to Carleton’s success.
We take pride in our institution and are committed to providing the programs and services that contribute to Carleton University being an employer of choice.
Facts and figures
| Web | https://carleton.ca/ |
|---|---|
| Year Established | 1942 |
| Total Number of Staff | 1552 |
| Number of Academic Staff | 1062 |
| Number of Students | 30760 |
| Focus Areas | Our three identified areas of strength and priority are as follows: • Sustainability: the health and growth of the natural and built environment • Wellness: the social, economic, cultural, mental and physical health of human kind • Connectivity: the critical inter-relatedness of individuals and communities and how they communicate |
| Web link for international students | carleton.ca/isso |
| Fields of Study Offered | Basic/broad, general programmes Arts (broad programmes) Music and performing arts Audio-visual techniques and media production Design Arts (others) Humanities (broad programmes) Religion Foreign languages Mother tongue History and archaeology Philosophy and ethics Humanities (others) Social and behavioural science (broad programmes) Psychology Sociology and cultural studies Political science and civics Economics Social and behavioural science (others) Journalism and reporting Library, information, archive Journalism and information (broad programmes) Business and administration (broad programmes) Wholesale and retail sales Marketing and advertising Finance, banking, insurance Accounting and taxation Management and administration Law (broad programmes) Biology and biochemistry Environmental science Life science (broad programmes) Physical science (broad programmes) Physics Chemistry Earth science Physical science (others) Mathematics Statistics Mathematics and statistics (broad programmes) Computer science Engineering and engineering trades (broad programmes) Architecture and town planning Building and civil engineering Architecture and building (broad programmes) Fisheries Nursing and caring Social work and counselling Environmental protection technology Natural environments and wildlife |