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# 781-790QS World University Rankings

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Among the best comprehensive universities in Canada, Carleton University has more than 200 areas of study taught by award-winning faculty in cutting-edge facilities. As a result, Carleton has become one of the most productive learning hubs, having the...
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Among the best comprehensive universities in Canada, Carleton University has more than 200 areas of study taught by award-winning faculty in cutting-edge facilities. As a result, Carleton has become one of the most productive learning hubs, having the...
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University information

Bachelor

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Master

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Rankings & Ratings

Carleton University is one of the top Public universities in , . It is ranked #781-790 in QS World University Rankings 2026.

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  • 2015
    #501-550
  • 2016
    #501-550
  • 2017
    #551-600
  • 2018
    #651-700
  • 2019
    #651-700
  • 2020
    #651-700
  • 2021
    #601-650
  • 2022
    #601-650
  • 2023
    #601-650
  • 2024
    #671-680
  • 2025
    #741-750
  • 2026
    #781-790

Ranking criteria

Academic Reputation
15.6
Citations per Faculty
18.6
Employment Outcomes
43.1
Employer Reputation
16.8
Faculty Student Ratio
7.3
International Faculty Ratio
17.6
International Research Network
74.9
International Student Diversity
42.4
International Student Ratio
56.9
Sustainability
61.1
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QS World University Rankings

  • 2015
    #501-550
  • 2016
    #501-550
  • 2017
    #551-600
  • 2018
    #651-700
  • 2019
    #651-700
  • 2020
    #651-700
  • 2021
    #601-650
  • 2022
    #601-650
  • 2023
    #601-650
  • 2024
    #671-680
  • 2025
    #741-750
  • 2026
    #781-790
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1125 Colonel By Drive

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