🎓 Carleton University – Ontario, Canada

Carleton University – Ontario, Canada

Carleton University is a public university in Ottawa, the capital of Canada. The university's location is particularly well-suited for programs in public policy, international affairs, political science, technology, engineering, cybersecurity, data, communication, and fields connected to the government or public sector.

Master and PhD

Carleton has an extensive graduate system, offering Master's and PhD degrees in Arts & Social Sciences, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Architecture, Public Policy, International Affairs, Journalism/Communication, Science, Health, Social Work, and interdisciplinary fields.

Key point regarding PhD

Carleton confirms that international PhD students continue to be charged tuition at the domestic rate. This is a very noteworthy factor for international doctoral applicants when comparing total costs with many other Canadian universities.

2026–2027 International Tuition

Carleton has approved a freeze on international graduate tuition for 2026–27 and 2027–28. Fees vary by program.

• Many popular Master's programs: approximately CAD 20,401.97 for the full-time Fall/Winter rate as published by the university.
• MSc Health/Management and some other programs: approximately CAD 24,573.43.
• Master of Technology – Technology Innovation Management: approximately CAD 33,477.86.
• Many PhD programs: approximately CAD 15,936.12; some PhD Engineering/Data Science programs are approximately CAD 17,127.48 according to the 2026–27 schedule.

Professional/non-thesis programs may be billed by the credit hour. UHIP, U-Pass, and miscellaneous fees are charged additionally depending on registration status.

Admission

• Bachelor's/Master's degree relevant to the level of study.
• GPA and prerequisites according to each department.
• English proficiency if applicable.
• References, statement, CV, and research proposal depending on the program.
• Research Master's/PhD applicants need to pay special attention to supervisor and research fit.

Funding

Carleton offers scholarships, teaching/research assistantships, and funding packages for many research graduate programs. Funding must be assessed based on the specific offer, department, and supervisor.

Strengths

• Ottawa location is advantageous for public policy, government, international affairs, and technology.
• Broad portfolio of Master's/PhD programs.
• International PhD tuition continues at the domestic rate.
• International graduate tuition is frozen for 2026–27 and 2027–28.

Considerations

• Ottawa has significant housing costs.
• Professional Master's programs can be more expensive than research programs.
• It is necessary to read the correct fee schedule for thesis/non-thesis and program-specific fees.

Who is it for?

Very suitable for applicants interested in public policy, international affairs, engineering, computer science, cybersecurity, data, communication, or those seeking a PhD in Ottawa with an attractive international tuition structure.

Source: Carleton University – Graduate Studies, Student Accounts 2026–2027, and Board of Governors.

KeyApply assists with program assessment, supervisor, funding, admission, Letter of Acceptance (LOA) application, and study permit.

Official and updated sources

Cross-referenced on October 7, 2026. Official university tuition and policy information. Fees depend on the program, intake term, and international student status; mandatory fees and living expenses must be added. The tuition tag only supports relative comparison. Scholarships, exemptions, or TA/RA positions must be confirmed in writing according to specific conditions.