Carleton University

Carleton University is one of the top public universities in Ottawa, Canada and has been ranked in the range #741-750 in QS World University Rankings 2025. When it comes to US News & World Report University Rankings, Carleton Uni has secured the rank #617 in Best Global Universities and #20 in Best Global Universities in Canada. In Times Higher Education, Carleton University Canada ranks #501-600 in World University Rankings 2024.

Securing an admission at Carleton University is a competitive affair. As per the unofficial sources, the Carleton University acceptance rate is around 21%, which makes the university extremely selective when it comes to admission. Academic performance during the candidate's previous studies is the main decisive factor for admissions at the University of Carleton. Apart from this, students must meet/exceed the Carleton University English Language requirements.

Yes, the Carleton University scholarships provide scholarships for students who have an admission average of 80 per cent or above and meet the language requirements. Students are automatically considered in their Renewable Entrance Scholarships. However, coming to the Carleton University Master’s scholarships, the university provides various awards that the applicant can apply for and could help minimize the student's Carleton University cost of living and fees.

Carleton University as well as the University of Windsor are renowned institutions offering unique campus cultures and various academic programs. While they share a great reputation, there are subtle differences between the two universities. The below table compares the rankings, fees and acceptance rates of the universities. Overall, this information could be useful for students who are considering them.

Here is the comparison highlighting the differences between the universities:

(The comparison of fees was between the BTech course for UG and the MBA course for PG)

At Carleton University, the duration of an MEng in Data Science and Analytics is two years. The first-year tuition fee is around INR 16 Lakh. Apart from the tuition fees, students are required to pay the amount for other expenses like hostel & meals, books and supplies, insurance, etc. and the total amount of these other expenses will account to around INR 9 Lakh.

To take admission to MEng Data Science and Analytics programme of Carleton University, Indian applicants are required to have a four-year’s bachelor’s degree equivalent and the minimum overall requirement in this is First class division. Specifically, for admission to MEng Data Science and Analytics, the applicants are required to have a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, or a related discipline with an average of at least B+. Also, the applicants are required to submit English language proficiency score.