Carleton University takes advantage of its location in the nation’s capital: many students work as political aides and pages on Parliament Hill. Carleton was the first university in Canada to establish a graduate degree in public administration, and it is also home to the country’s oldest four-year journalism program. Computer science students participate in paid co-op placements at leading technology companies in the city, such as Shopify and Ericsson. The school boasts one of the largest engineering faculties in the country and continues to expand its cognitive science program. Many of Carleton’s programs focus on wellness and sustainability.

“At Carleton, students build strong connections and gain real-world skills while taking advantage of the many opportunities that go with studying in a dynamic capital city,” says interim president Jerry Tomberlin. “The university’s smart, caring community challenges what’s possible by engaging in world-changing learning and research.”

The Institute for Advanced Research and Innovation in Smart Environments (ARISE)—which focuses on applied research in clean technology, health technology and communications technology—and the Health Sciences Building are state-of-the-art facilities. A new 450-bed student residence, Rideau House, which has been designed to meet a high level of sustainability, is expected to be completed in April of 2025.

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Incoming students can look forward to new and updated food service stations, thanks to an expansive dining hall renovation.