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Bachelor of Industrial Design
- Ottawa, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Four-year design degree in product, Furniture and systems design.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply concepts and methods in Industrial Design to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Four-year programme. Year 1: form and structure
- Drawing. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Consumer and commercial product design
- Furniture design
- Systems and service design
- Emerging technologies
- Interaction design
- Health and wellness products
- Automotive and transportation design
- Toy design
Curriculum
- Four-year programme. Year 1: form and structure
- Drawing
- Communicating through form
- Visual and material culture. Year 2: emerging technology
- 3D drawing
- Materials
- Design theory. Year 3: design for health
- Design research
- Experience design
- Professional preparation. Year 4: major design project shown at GradEx
- Minors possible.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school diploma or equivalent
- Grade and subject requirements depend on the education curriculum and the programme (https://admissions.carleton.ca/international/). English proficiency required unless exempt.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school diploma or equivalent for applicants with transcripts from outside Canada and the US, grade and subject requirements depend on the education curriculum and the programme
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each band)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale
- PTE Academic 4.0 each band
- Duolingo 86 for tests before 2026-01-21)
- Cambridge PTE Academic 55 (47 each skill)
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Proof of Funds for Study Permit
How to apply
- Review the Industrial Design admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Carleton360 or the relevant undergraduate application service. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $55,000 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Main campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Engineering and Design |
| Department | Faculty of Engineering and Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Potential Carleton University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Industrial Design. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
15 Oct 2026
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September 2027
Applications closed
15 Oct 2026
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $55,000 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $2,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each band), TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale, PTE Academic 4.0 each band, Duolingo 86 for tests before 2026-01-21), Cambridge PTE Academic 55 (47 each skill).