Course

Accounting & Finance

Offered by Sprott School of Business

QS Accounting & Finance

QS Accounting & Finance Rank: Top 300 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 600 (2026)

Carleton’s Sprott School offers finance and accounting options within its management master’s, in the capital with a co-op and internship network.

Key advantages

Capital-city location
Finance and accounting options
AACSB accreditation
Co-op options
Lower cost than Toronto
Small cohorts

Programme & duration: MSc in Management (finance / accounting options): 1.5–2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $20,000 – $40,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–94PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record. GMAT may be required; CV and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in financial analysis, accounting and public-sector finance roles in Ottawa and beyond.

Student experience

Carleton’s campus beside the Rideau Canal is a short distance from Parliament Hill and Ottawa’s policy and technology employers, with a strong co-op and internship network.

Research strengths

Research in corporate finance, accounting and public-sector finance.

Course

Business & Management

Offered by Sprott School of Business

QS Business & Management

QS Business & Management Rank: Top 300 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 600 (2026)

Carleton’s Sprott School of Business offers management master’s options in the capital with strengths in technology and public-sector management.

Key advantages

Capital-city location
Technology and public-sector links
AACSB accreditation
Co-op options
Lower cost than Toronto
Small cohorts

Programme & duration: MSc in Management / Master of Science in Management: 1.5–2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $20,000 – $40,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–94PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record. GMAT may be required; CV and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in management, policy and technology roles in the Ottawa region.

Student experience

Carleton’s campus beside the Rideau Canal is a short distance from Parliament Hill and Ottawa’s policy and technology employers, with a strong co-op and internship network.

Research strengths

Research in technology management, public-sector management and entrepreneurship.

Course

MBA

Offered by Sprott School of Business

QS Global MBA Ranking

Recognised full-time MBA with AACSB accreditationQS World Rank: Top 600 (2026)

Carleton’s Sprott MBA is a practice-oriented programme in Canada’s capital, with strengths in technology management, public-sector and entrepreneurship and strong co-op and networking opportunities.

Key advantages

Capital-city location
Technology and public-sector connections
Co-op and networking opportunities
AACSB accreditation
Lower cost than Toronto
Small cohorts

Programme & duration: MBA: about 16–20 months (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $45,000 – $70,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–94PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree, GMAT/GRE (waivers considered), 2–3+ years’ work experience, essays, references and interview.
Average Work Experience: Average about 5 years of work experience; typical class age 27–31
GMAT / GRE Requirement: GMAT/GRE: competitive score expected (waivers considered)

Employability & placement

Graduates move into management, technology and consulting roles, with Ottawa’s government and technology sector strong recruiters.

Student experience

Carleton’s campus beside the Rideau Canal is a short distance from Parliament Hill and Ottawa’s policy and technology employers, with a strong co-op and internship network.

Research strengths

Applied research in technology management, entrepreneurship and public-sector management.

Course

Economics

Offered by Department of Economics

QS Economics

QS Economics Rank: Top 300 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 600 (2026)

Carleton’s Department of Economics offers an MA with course-based and research options and strong links to Ottawa’s federal policy institutions.

Key advantages

Ottawa policy links
Course-based and research options
Funding often available
Small cohorts
Pathway to PhD
Lower cost than Toronto

Programme & duration: MA in Economics: 1–2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $15,000 – $30,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–94PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in economics with a strong average and mathematics preparation. References and statement of purpose.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in government, central banking and consulting, or progress to PhD study.

Student experience

Carleton’s campus beside the Rideau Canal is a short distance from Parliament Hill and Ottawa’s policy and technology employers, with a strong co-op and internship network.

Research strengths

Research in public economics, labour, development and econometrics.

Course

Architecture

Offered by Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism

QS Architecture & Built Environment

QS Architecture & Built Environment Rank: Top 200 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 600 (2026)

Carleton’s Azrieli School offers an accredited MArch with a strong emphasis on sustainable design, heritage and urbanism in Canada’s capital.

Key advantages

Accredited professional programme
Heritage and urbanism focus
Capital-city location
Strong design studio culture
Industry engagement
Co-op options

Programme & duration: Master of Architecture (MArch): about 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $25,000 – $45,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–94PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree in architecture or an equivalent; design portfolio, statement and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates join architecture and planning practices, government agencies and heritage organisations.

Student experience

Carleton’s campus beside the Rideau Canal is a short distance from Parliament Hill and Ottawa’s policy and technology employers, with a strong co-op and internship network.

Research strengths

Research in urban design, heritage conservation and sustainable architecture.

Course

Chemical Engineering

Offered by Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering

QS Chemical Engineering

Well-regarded engineering faculty with co-op optionsQS World Rank: Top 600 (2026)

Carleton’s engineering faculty offers chemical and process-related graduate study in the capital, with co-op options and links to government laboratories.

Key advantages

Capital-city location
MEng and MASc options
Co-op options
Government laboratory links
Lower cost than Toronto
Small cohorts

Programme & duration: MEng or MASc: 1.5–2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $15,000 – $40,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–94PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or a related field with a good average. References and statement; thesis route requires a supervisor.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in process engineering, environmental consulting and energy roles in Ontario and beyond.

Student experience

Carleton’s campus beside the Rideau Canal is a short distance from Parliament Hill and Ottawa’s policy and technology employers, with a strong co-op and internship network.

Research strengths

Research in process engineering, environmental processes and materials.

Course

Civil Engineering

Offered by Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

QS Civil & Structural Engineering

QS Civil & Structural Engineering Rank: Top 300 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 600 (2026)

Carleton’s civil and environmental engineering department offers research in structures, geotechnical and environmental engineering, with co-op options in the capital.

Key advantages

Capital-city location
MEng and MASc options
Co-op options
Structures and environmental research
Lower cost than Toronto
Small cohorts

Programme & duration: MEng or MASc: 1.5–2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $15,000 – $40,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–94PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field with a good average. References and statement; thesis route requires a supervisor.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in structural, geotechnical and environmental consulting and public-sector infrastructure.

Student experience

Carleton’s campus beside the Rideau Canal is a short distance from Parliament Hill and Ottawa’s policy and technology employers, with a strong co-op and internship network.

Research strengths

Research in structural engineering, geotechnics, water and environmental engineering.

Course

Electrical Engineering

Offered by Department of Electronics / Systems and Computer Engineering

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering Rank: Top 300 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 600 (2026)

Carleton’s electronics and systems engineering departments sit in Ottawa’s ‘Silicon Valley North’ telecom cluster, with strong industry links and co-op options.

Key advantages

Ottawa telecom cluster
MEng and MASc options
Co-op options
Strong industry links
Lower cost than Toronto
Communications research

Programme & duration: MEng or MASc: 1.5–2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $15,000 – $40,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–94PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering or a related field with a good average. References and statement; thesis route requires a supervisor.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in telecommunications, microelectronics and technology roles in Ottawa and beyond.

Student experience

Carleton’s campus beside the Rideau Canal is a short distance from Parliament Hill and Ottawa’s policy and technology employers, with a strong co-op and internship network.

Research strengths

Research in communications, microelectronics, signal processing and embedded systems.

Course

Mechanical Engineering

Offered by Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering Rank: Top 300 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 600 (2026)

Carleton’s mechanical and aerospace engineering department is closely linked to Canada’s aerospace sector and government laboratories, with co-op options in Ottawa.

Key advantages

Aerospace sector links
MEng and MASc options
Co-op options
Government laboratory links
Capital-city location
Lower cost than Toronto

Programme & duration: MEng or MASc: 1.5–2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $15,000 – $40,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–94PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering with a good average. References and statement; thesis route requires a supervisor.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in aerospace, defence and manufacturing roles in Ottawa and across Canada.

Student experience

Carleton’s campus beside the Rideau Canal is a short distance from Parliament Hill and Ottawa’s policy and technology employers, with a strong co-op and internship network.

Research strengths

Research in aerospace engineering, mechanics and sustainable energy.

Course

Psychology

Offered by Department of Psychology

QS Psychology

QS Psychology Rank: Top 300 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 600 (2026)

Carleton’s Department of Psychology offers research-based graduate study with strengths in cognitive science, forensic and health psychology in the capital.

Key advantages

Cognitive science and forensic strengths
Capital-city location
Funding often available
PhD pathway
Lower cost than Toronto
Collaborative environment

Programme & duration: MA / MSc (research-based): 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $9,000 – $20,000 per year; funding often available (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–94PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in psychology with a strong average and research experience. A supervisor must agree to supervise; references and statement of research interests.

Employability & placement

Graduates progress to doctoral study or applied research roles; clinical practice requires doctoral-level training and licensure.

Student experience

Carleton’s campus beside the Rideau Canal is a short distance from Parliament Hill and Ottawa’s policy and technology employers, with a strong co-op and internship network.

Research strengths

Research in cognitive science, forensic psychology and health psychology.

Course

International Relations

Offered by Norman Paterson School of International Affairs (NPSIA)

QS Politics & IR

QS Politics & IR Rank: Top 150 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 600 (2026)

Carleton’s NPSIA is one of Canada’s best-known graduate schools of international affairs, located in Ottawa with direct access to government, embassies and international organisations.

Key advantages

Ottawa location near government and embassies
Well-known international affairs school
Internship opportunities
Policy-focused curriculum
Strong alumni in government
Wide choice of specialisations

Programme & duration: MA in International Affairs: 16–20 months (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $20,000 – $40,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–94PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in social science or a related field with a strong average. Statement of purpose, references and CV.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in Global Affairs Canada, other government departments, international organisations and think tanks.

Student experience

Carleton’s campus beside the Rideau Canal is a short distance from Parliament Hill and Ottawa’s policy and technology employers, with a strong co-op and internship network.

Research strengths

Research in international security, development, conflict and peacebuilding and global governance.

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