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From the Carleton website: Carleton is a great university, and we're getting even better. Carleton has long been known as a dynamic, research-intensive university, with a sincere commitment to its students. Our development of new and unique degree programs and outstanding students services are examples of how we continue to anticipate and lead change. Carleton University graduates are trained to think critically, respond to the ever changing needs of modern society, and pioneer new and innovative ideas. As a comprehensive university, we offer more than 50 programs of study across four faculties, and our reputation for academic excellence in the areas of public affairs and management, high-technology and engineering continues to prosper.

Carleton was founded in 1942. Today, it's physics and political science departments are particularly active as measured by publication rates.
* Located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
* Situated on 62 hectares just south of the city centre
* Bordered by the Rideau River, the historic Rideau Canal, and pleasant residential neighbourhoods
* Five kilometres of underground tunnels conveniently link the University's buildings
* Extensive joint programs in science and engineering with the University of Ottawa

Housing: Students and staff who live and work at Carleton take pride in the diversity among our student-residents. Our community is made up of people from across Canada and around the world, making up a mosaic of different languages, traditions, cultures, political beliefs, and faiths. We want to work and live together in harmony. In the process, we hope to learn from each other in a positive atmosphere full of mutual respect.