Carleton University

Carleton University requirements depend on your program and educational background. Check the required Grade 12 courses or curriculum equivalents, minimum course grades, language requirements, and any supplementary application on the official program page. Meeting a published minimum does not guarantee admission to a competitive program.

Carleton has no single admission average. Its latest published conditional-offer table ranges from 70% for several degrees to 85% for Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, with different prerequisite averages. Those values describe the 2026–2027 conditions needed to retain an offer, not guaranteed Fall 2027 admission cut-offs. Competitive entry averages can be higher and change with demand.

Deadlines vary by admission cycle, applicant group, and program. Confirm the application deadline plus separate dates for transcripts, language tests, portfolios, supplementary forms, scholarships, and residence. Ontario applicants should compare the university's dates with the current OUAC schedule.

Applicants frequently compare Engineering, Computer Science, Architecture. Popularity is not the same as fit: compare prerequisites, curriculum, specialization timing, experiential learning, campus location, and graduate outcomes before choosing a program.

Tuition depends on program, year, and domestic or international status. Residence costs vary by room style and meal plan. Build a full budget that also includes compulsory fees, books, transportation, health insurance where applicable, and personal expenses, then verify every amount on the official fee and housing pages.

Carleton University may offer automatic entrance awards, application-based scholarships, bursaries, faculty awards, and work-study. Eligible Ontario residents can also investigate OSAP. Award criteria and deadlines differ, so check both the central awards page and your faculty or campus.