Carleton University

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Carleton University, located in Canada's capital, Ottawa, is renowned for its strong programs in engineering, public affairs, journalism, and computer science, emphasizing experiential learning and research. It boasts a vibrant international community, with over 5,000 students from more than 150 countries, and offers a wide array of English-taught degree programs. The International Student Services Office (ISSO) provides comprehensive support, including orientation, immigration advising, and social programming to ensure a smooth transition and enriching experience. Carleton also offers English as a Second Language (ESL) programs and various exchange opportunities. A distinctive characteristic is its beautiful campus, uniquely situated between the historic Rideau Canal and the Rideau River, offering a blend of urban access and natural tranquility.

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Carleton University is an English-language public research university in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1942 as Carleton College, the institution originally operated as a private, non-denominational evening college to serve returning World War II veterans. Carleton was chartered as a university by the provincial government in 1952 through The Carleton University Act, which was then amended in 1957, giving the institution its current name. The university is named after the now-dissolved Carleton County, which included the city of Ottawa at the time the university was founded. Carleton is organized into five faculties and with more than 65 degree programs. It has several specialized institutions, including the Arthur Kroeger College of Public Affairs, the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, the Carleton School of Journalism, the School of Public Policy and Administration, and the Sprott School of Business. As of 2025, Carleton yearly enrols more than 25,000 undergraduate and 5,000 graduate students. Carleton has a 150-acre campus located west of Old Ottawa South, close to The Glebe and Confederation Heights...

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