Unlock the Ottawa Advantage at Carleton University
Canada’s capital region is where you’ll find opportunity. Get ready to start your career with the world’s leading organizations, launch your big ideas in a thriving innovation ecosystem, and enjoy life where natural beauty and big-city excitement meet a safe, affordable and welcoming community.
Quick Facts
Top Ranked Talent Market
Ranked #1 in Canada for Best Work-Life balance
(Canadian Business ’22)
Top 50 Best Cities in the World for Students
One of the world’s cleanest cities
One of Canada’s safest cities
National and G7 Capital
Kickstart your future where careers thrive
In the centre of an entrepreneurial and global tech ecosystem, you’ll get unique opportunities to work with industry-leading organizations in tech, government, health, aerospace, communications, education and more.
Ingredients for innovation
Pursue your startup dreams with the support of Ottawa’s vibrant entrepreneurial culture — home to Canada’s largest technology park, Kanata North.
- 540+ leading companies connect with students at CU@Kanata innovation space
- One of the world’s top sites for research and development
- 1,500+ high-tech companies with fewer than 50 employees
Annual tulip festival in the spring
Firework show at Parliament Hill in the summer
Adventures in Gatineau Park in the fall
Rideau Canal in the winter
Explore world-class arts, culture and sports
At Carleton, your learning may start inside the classroom but that’s not where it ends. With unique experiences at your doorstep, including seven national museums, the National Arts Centre, Parliament Hill, the Byward Market, and countless venues for food, dance, art, music, drama, festivals and professional sports, you’ll never miss a chance to discover something new.
Outdoor adventure in the heart of the city
Feel inspired when you immerse yourself in Ottawa’s stunning natural environment and nearby Gatineau Park — hiking, biking, paddling and more. On the famous Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site right next to campus, you can traverse the city by boat or skate the world’s largest rink each winter and taste our world-famous beaver tails.
See For Yourself
Visit us to discover why Ottawa is so special and how Carleton is at the heart of it all.