Paid full-time work placements

Carleton’s extensive co-operative education or “co-op” program gives students the opportunity to alternate academic terms and work terms during their degree:

• Students get paid, full-time work experience in their field of study, working in world-class organizations like Microsoft, IBM, Amazon, Shopify, KPMG, Ernst & Young, and Deloitte.
• The chance to apply your knowledge and skills in real-world situations gives you an advantage in preparing for your future career.
• Salaries range from minimum wage ($16.55/hour) to $30/hour depending on the program. Students usually work 35 to 40 hours per week during a co-op term.
• When you graduate, you could have up to 2 years of real world experience that employers will love!

Part-time jobs while studying

Looking for a job to help you pay for your studies? Most international students studying full-time can:

• Apply for a job on campus at Carleton University.
• Apply for a part-time job off campus during the school year (20 hours per week maximum).
• Apply for full-time work during scheduled breaks (such as reading week, summer break).
• Salaries range from minimum wage ($16.55/hour) to about $20/hour depending on the job. Students usually work 10 to 15 hours per week while studying full-time.

Visit the International Student Services Office website for details.

Automatic entrance scholarships

If you have been admitted to Carleton for fall entry, you will automatically be considered for a renewable Entrance Scholarship if:

• You are entering Carleton for the first time from high school and have no previous attendance at post-secondary educational institutions.
• Your admission average is 80 per cent or better.

Once you start studying at Carleton, keep your university grades up above 80 per cent so you can renew your scholarship every year. Explore more scholarships on this page.