Carleton University

• Location: Ottawa, Canada,
• Year of foundation: 1942,
• Number of students: about 30 000,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of instruction: blended.

Carleton University is one of Canada's leading and prestigious universities specializing in engineering and computer science.

The institution is located in Ottawa, the capital of the international G7 group, which offers diverse opportunities for both local and international students. Ottawa is home to more than 130 embassies and high-level commissions from around the world, numerous national organizations and museums. A large percentage of Canada's major medical, clinical and life sciences and research centers are located here, and the city's technology industry includes more than 1,900 companies. Ottawa is also one of the most beautiful capitals in the world with many natural and architectural attractions.

Carleton University is located on a beautiful riverside campus just minutes from the city center, providing students with opportunities for hands-on research, student and city community involvement, work experience and immersive learning. The availability of paid real-world experiences - internships - serve to supplement what is taught in classroom programs.

The institution has a long history of imparting education to international students. Today, the university has about 4,500 international students from 150 countries, creating a diverse and supportive academic community. The university's total enrollment exceeds 30,000 students enjoying small interactive classrooms, state-of-the-art laboratories, and athletic facilities.

At the core of the university are several large-scale faculties in the areas of:

• Humanities and Social Sciences,
• Engineering and Design,
• Society and Politics,
• Exact and Natural Sciences,
• Business School.

Carleton University offers a variety of residence halls, both traditional and deluxe, for students of different years. Single and double rooms are available to first-year students, and if there are not enough rooms for new students, staff can help you find off-campus housing and apply for a residence permit.

Traditional rooms consist of one or two beds and a shared bathroom. A limited number of these rooms are in modules with an additional guest area. Deluxe apartments are four, two and single rooms with a common living room, toilet and a small kitchen equipped with necessary appliances.

The residential buildings are located next door to the academic buildings, which guarantees quick access to all infrastructure, reduces the chance of being late for classes and provides a comfortable and interesting stay with students from different countries.

While staying in the residence, students receive meals according to the plan of their choice, which are served in a large dining hall and café. Menus are prepared using locally sourced food, take into account balanced and healthy eating standards, and are customized to meet the dietary needs of some students.

The cost of the meal plan includes housing and from 10 meals per week with additional dollars for spending at on-campus food outlets. Annual spending on room and board ranges from $16,364 to $20,487CAD, with room only rentals available from $12,420CAD per year.

Carleton University has more than 300 themed clubs and communities run by undergraduate and graduate students, addressing and supporting areas such as:

• Literature,
• Archery,
• Rock Climbing,
• Debate and Speech,
• Computer Games,
• International Relations,
• Women in Business,
• Photography,
• Alpine skiing and snowboarding.

The institution is renowned for its strong sports teams, which regularly take top places in city and national competitions. The main sports are considered to be:

• Basketball,
• Soccer,
• Golf,
• Hockey,
• Rowing,
• Rugby,
• Water Polo.

If a student is just trying out, there are over 80 weekly activities available to them in small clubs in a variety of physical activities:

• Figure Skating,
• Artistic Swimming,
• Fitness,
• Athletics,
• Dance,
• Equestrian sports,
• Ice Hockey, and others.

The school is a founding member of the new Ontario Post Secondary Esports league, which is the first of its kind in Canada.

• The teaching staff is about 2000 qualified specialists,
• Internationality among students,
• The 2022 University Rankings, published in Maclean's on October 7, 2021, highlight Carleton University's leadership in the post-secondary education sector in research, student awards and Indigenous initiatives,
• 5th overall in the comprehensive category - universities with significant research activity and a wide range of programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including professional degrees,
• State-of-the-art campus infrastructure and methods of educating new professionals,
• Internships and exchange programs.

Carleton University covers 62 hectares and is located south of downtown Ottawa. The campus is bordered by the Rideau River and the historic canal of the same name, residential neighborhoods and many public spaces. Academic and residential buildings are connected by five kilometers of underground tunnels, allowing students to quickly get to the building they need.

The modern infrastructure of the institution includes more than 30 buildings:

• Auditoriums with interactive equipment,
• Specialized laboratories with necessary materials for research,
• Library with reading room, computer department,
• Sports complex with swimming pool, game and gymnasiums,
• University Center with help offices,
• Dining halls and cafes,
• Residential Residences,
• Theater with event venues.

The area is home to specialized research centers focusing on biology, computer technology, engineering, wildlife and other fields.

For most programs, the academic year begins in September and consists of three semesters:

• Fall: September-December,
• Winter: January-April,
• Summer: May-August.
• Classes are held on weekdays, students rest on weekends and national, international holidays.

A sample list of additional expenses during the academic year:

• On-campus accommodation and meal plan - from $16,366CAD,
• Off-campus housing rent - from $12,685CAD,
• Books and supplies - $1,850CAD,
• Personal expenses (clothing, recreation, services) - from $3303CAD.
• Estimated expenses for the year will range from $63,500 to $90,000CAD, including program fees.

Additional costs for new students:

• Registration fees,
• Airfare,
• Shuttle transportation to campus,
• Consular and visa fees,
• Document preparation and translation,
• Medical insurance.

Admission procedure:

• Submission of an online application,
• Receiving an e-mail confirming the consideration of the application,
• Uploading the required documents,
• Obtaining a decision on admission,
• Reservation of a place on the course, acceptance of an offer of admission.

Important admission dates:

• May - provision of deadlines for admission for specific programs,
• Beginning of June – submission of applications, choice of accommodation option and payment of deposits,
• End of June-beginning of July - scheduling of classes,
• July-August - tuition fees for the first semester,
• September – entrance to the residence and attendance of the orientation day, welcome events.

Each program individually recruits new students, so the number of enrolled students varies. On average, about 25-30% of the total number of applicants enter each of the specializations.

The alumni community includes more than 177,000 specialists in various fields. After graduation for six months, students continue their academic path or start a career, gradually becoming leaders in their chosen field. Students have a high percentage of employment: in 90% of cases, they find a high-paying job immediately after completing the program.

You can apply for admission to Carleton University online, through the Ontario Universities' Application Center or the official representative of the university through the Ontario Provincial Admissions Office.

According to the general requirements, if a student enters a university immediately after graduation, he is obliged to provide a secondary education diploma (some departments set a minimum average score for admission).

Students from other educational institutions have the right to transfer to Carleton University if the established requirements for admission are met: submit an application, confirm the level of knowledge of a foreign language, provide grades for the last years of study.

For Russians and foreigners who do not have English as their first language, there are several conditions for admission to CU :

• Provide confirmation that the student has been studying at a school, college or university in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom or any other country in which the main language is English and where the language of instruction in the relevant educational institution was exclusively English
• Pass the language exam:

- Minimum 70 points on the results of the CAEL exam (The Canadian Academic English Language)

- At least 6.5 points for IELTS exam results

- At least 86 points for TOEFL iBT

- Passing other language exams (ESLA, MELAB, PTE) in compliance with the minimum requirements for the number of points.

• Sign up for an additional specialized ESLR course, if the number of language exam scores is not enough for enrollment, and after completing it, continue studying on the main academic program.

Carleton University funds student research with more than $97,000,000 in endowment each year. Students who are successful in academics, sports, and community service have the opportunity to receive scholarships totaling over $32,000,000 annually.

Some of the scholarship programs:

• Entrance awards for potentially successful students and new students with a grade point average of at least 80%,
• Prestigious Scholarships, for which students with a 90% or higher academic performance are nominated,
• Awards for international students,
• Sprott School of Business Scholarships - $1300 to $5500CAD - for outstanding achievement,
• Faculty Scholarships for successful students,
• Entrance Scholarships, combined with basic financial programs: from $1300CAD for the course profile,
• Leadership Scholarship for those who lead clubs and communities.

The campus also offers opportunities for part-time employment in minor positions such as cleaning, event management, office work and others.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision