Carleton University is consistently ranked among the top universities in Canada. In the 2023 uniRank Canadian University Ranking, Carleton is ranked 17th out of 101 Canadian universities. In the 2023 Maclean’s magazine ranking of Canadian universities, Carleton is ranked 18th out of 15 comprehensive universities.
Here are some of Carleton’s notable rankings from various sources:
- Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025: 601-800
- QS World University Rankings 2025: 651-700
- U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities 2023: 526
- Shanghai Ranking Consultancy’s Academic Ranking of World Universities 2023: 501-600
As you can see, Carleton is consistently ranked in the top 20 universities in Canada. This is due to its strong academic reputation, its commitment to research, and its dedication to providing students with a high-quality education.