Rankings
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & technology | 21 | $14,394 | See → |
| Social sciences | 17 | $14,315 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 15 | $14,394 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 12 | $15,681 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 11 | $14,087 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 8 | $17,348 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 8 | $19,220 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 7 | $14,394 | See → |
| Business & management | 5 | $21,474 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 4 | $12,735 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 3 | $14,236 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 2 | $11,400 | See → |
| Psychology | 2 | $16,807 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 2 | $16,728 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 1 | $19,220 | See → |
Costs and entry
2 courses mention scholarships. 119 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at Carleton University
The job market for Carleton University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Canada.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Carleton University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $14,394 a year; half of Carleton University's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $14,087 and $19,220. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: business & management courses are typically $21,474, environment, sustainability & agriculture $11,400.
How many postgraduate courses does Carleton University offer?
112 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are engineering & technology (21), social sciences (17) and humanities & languages (15).
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Updated 22 September 2026. Courses and fees from Carleton University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS subject rankings 2025.