Carleton University MA Communication Fees, Requirement, Application, Deadline 2026.

Carleton MA Communication is a 2 years Full Time Master program. This program is offered On Campus, requiring a successful completion of 5 credits. The first year fees for MA Communication at Carleton is ₹ 12.85 Lakhs (CAD 19673). Earlier in 2024, the MA Communication Fee was ₹ 14.98 Lakhs (CAD 22945). This shows that the academic fees has decreased by ₹ 213662 (CAD 3272).

For admission to MA Communication at Carleton, international students need 65%, IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 86, PTE 60, Duolingo-125. The Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake is 15 January 2026. For more details, check Carleton Admissions 2026

According to Times Higher Education, Carleton ranked 301 out of 601 in Global Ranking.

Carleton MA Communication Total Fees 2026

The tuition fee for MA Communication at Carleton is CAD 19673 per year (₹ 12.85 Lakhs). Meanwhile, the total cost is CAD 46024/Year (₹ 30.05 Lakhs). This includes the tuition fee and other expenses such as Living Cost, Books & Supplies, Health Insurance, etc.

The tuition fee for MA Communication at Carleton University is as follows:

Expense Type	Average Cost (INR)	Equivalent (CAD)
Tuition Fee	₹ 12.85 Lakhs	CAD 19673
Application Fee	₹ 7,836	CAD 120

The other expenses for MA Communication at Carleton University is as follows:

Expense Type	Average Cost (INR)	Equivalent (CAD)
Room (On Campus)	₹ 8.97 Lakhs	CAD 13735
Other Living Expenses	₹ 6.77 Lakhs	CAD 10360
Health Insurance	₹ 49,367	CAD 756
Books and supply	₹ 97,950	CAD 1500
Total Cost	₹ 17.21 Lakhs	CAD 26351

MA Communication Tuition Fee Trends at Carleton

Carleton MA Communication Fees for Indian students is ₹ 12.85 Lakhs (CAD 19673). This academic fee has decreased by ₹ 213662 (CAD 3272) from 2024. Candidates can check the year on year trends in Carleton Fees in the table below.

Academic Year	Tuition Fees (INR)	Tuition Fees (CAD)
2025	₹ 12.85 Lakhs	CAD 19673
2024	₹ 14.98 Lakhs	CAD 22945
2023	₹ 11.65 Lakhs	CAD 17841
2022	₹ 14.55 Lakhs	CAD 22281
2021	₹ 11.65 Lakhs	CAD 17841

Carleton MA Communication Application Deadlines & Important Dates

The key dates for the application process for MA Communication at Carleton include:

• Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake is 15 January 2026

MA Communication at Carleton Admission 2026

To be eligible for admission to MA Communication at Carleton, applicants must meet specific academic and language requirements.

Category	Details
School	School of Journalism and Communication
Course Duration	2 years
Total Credits	5.0
Academic Requirements	Applicants must have a B.A.(Honours) degree or the equivalent, with high honours standing in communication or a related discipline. Related disciplines may include sociology, political science, film studies, and Canadian studies. India Eligibility: Minimum requirement overall: First class division (65-74%, CGPA 6.50-7.99 or higher). Applicants without a background in communication studies may be required to take certain designated courses from the undergraduate Communication program in addition to their regular program.
English Proficiency Score	IELTS Overall score 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each band score) TOEFLiBT Overall 86 (20 in reading and listening; 22 in speaking and writing) PTE 60 overall (minimum 60 in each Communicative Skill) Duolingo Overall score 125 (minimum 130 in Literacy; 135 in Comprehension; 115 in Conversation; 110 in Production)
Application Fee	C$120
Application Link	Apply link
Documents Required	Academic Transcripts- All post-secondary transcripts are required. Two Letters of Reference (contact details for two academic referees) A Statement of Intent (2-5 page, double-spaced) A CV/Resume A sample of written work (usually a senior undergraduate essay) English Language Proficiency Scores Preference Form (If required) Portfolio (If Required) Portfolios can be uploaded as a PDF copy in Carleton Central, or uploaded via SlideRoom. GMAT, GRE & Other test score(s) (if required) All documents are required in PDF format
Admissions Decision	Generally, it can take around four to six weeks for an admission decision

Carleton MA Communication Application Link

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MA Communication at Carleton Admission Requirements

For admission to MA Communication, Carleton accepts TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, Duolingo exam. The average scores among admitted students are typically around: 86 in TOEFL, 6.5 in IELTS, 60 in PTE, 125 in Duolingo.

MA in Communication Fee Comparison

The fee comparison for similar programs like Carleton MA Communication are:

University	Program	First Year Fees in CAD	First Year Fees in INR
Lakehead University	M.S.W	CAD 23,811 /Yr	INR 15.5 L/Yr
University of Windsor	M.S.W	CAD 29,166 /Yr	INR 19 L/Yr
University of Victoria	M.A Sociology	CAD 8,238 /Yr	INR 5.4 L/Yr
Toronto Metropolitan University	MA Professional Communication	CAD 28,107 /Yr	INR 18.4 L/Yr
University of Ottawa	M.A Communication	CAD 19,400 /Yr	INR 12.7 L/Yr
Western University	M.Eng Communications and Signal Processing	CAD 29,656 /Yr	INR 19.4 L/Yr

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