Guide to Studying at Concordia University in Canada

Concordia University is one of the top-ranked Canadian institutions, and several international students are admitted to the university every year. The university has appeared in several world university rankings and subject-wise rankings. The eligibility criteria to get admission and the admission procedure are not rigid, and you will easily get admission if you have all the qualifications.

This blog will give you a complete guide to studying at Concordia University in Canada.

Concordia University at Glance

Concordia University is one of the prestigious universities in Canada. It attracts several domestic and international students every year. It is one of the top-ranked universities and has over 51,000 students. A few facts about the university are given in the table below.

Year of establishment	1974
Application fee	CAD 100
Student to faculty ratio	18:1
Number of campuses	2
Number of international students	9000+
Work-study	Available on campus
Accepted English proficiency tests	TOEFL, IELTS or equivalents
Application session	Fall & Winter - UG Fall, Summer, Winter - PG
Application deadlines	Fall - February 1 Winter - September 1
TOEFL	90 or more
IELTS	6.5 or more
Student helpline	514-848-2424, ext. 3515; fax: 514-848-3599; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Average annual tuition fee	CAD 19,000 for Bachelor’s CAD 20,000 for Master’s

Concordia University Overview

Concordia University was established in 1974 and accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities at the Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. It is one of the finest institutions in Canada and tops the list of several university rankings, including the QS World Rankings and THE Young University Rankings. It has two campuses; Loyola Campus and Sir George William Campus. It has some notable alumni like Annie Murphy, Keith Heron, Anna Hopkins etc. Some of the top companies in the world offer recruitment and internships, like Amazon, Google, Walmart etc.

Concordia University Ranking

Concordia University ranks at the top in most world university rankings. It will be beneficial for you to know about the rank that the university enjoys so that you can decide how good the university is. The table below shows the rankings of the university in four of the major university rankings in the world.

Ranked By	2023	2022	2021
QS	283	521 - 530	477
THE	NA	601 - 800	601 - 800
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Universities Rankings	NA	NA	601 - 700
U.S. News & World Reports - Global Universities	NA	657	670

Concordia University Acceptance Rate

Concordia University is one of the best universities in Canada. It is also regarded as the best in Quebec. The acceptance rate at Concordia is 81%. The procedure is a bit lenient, and it is not too difficult to get admission to the university. It is stated that almost half of the applicants to the university had an SAT score between 1030 and 1260 or an ACT score between 21 and 29. The university is moderately selective, and you can surely get admission if you qualify for all the requirements.

Why Should You Choose Concordia University as an International Student? 

Concordia is often regarded as one of Canada's best universities for a few reasons. It offers several courses in various disciplines. There are over 35 majors in Education, Business, Arts and Humanities. The cost of studying is not too high, and there are scholarships available too. The university also offers several international education programs. It provides good research and internship opportunities for its students. It also has a beautiful campus in the heart of the city. You will also find beaches, world-class museums, cultural sites, state and national parks, Hollywood and Disneyland in close proximity to the campus.

Concordia University Application Deadlines

The application deadline can change slightly, and the date given below cannot be considered the ultimate date the university decides for the admission process every year. For Undergraduate programs, there will be two intakes; Fall and Winter. For Postgraduate programs, there will be a Summer intake as well. The Summer intake is available only for selected programs. For instance, you will find a Summer intake for MSc Chemistry. You should check the application deadline from the university website beforehand. The table below shows the tentative application deadlines.

Program	Season of Intake	Application Deadline
UG	Fall, Winter	February 1, September 1
PG	Summer, Fall, Winter	February 1, June 1, September 1

Entry Requirements

You need to satisfy a few eligibility requirements to study at Concordia University. The application can be submitted from the official website of the university. The university has waived off its application fee of CAD 100. A few general entry requirements for admission are given below.

• All academic documents
• A minimum score of 82%
• All financial documents and proof
• Subject-specific scores, if required
• English proficiency test scores

Sri Lankan Country Specific Requirement

Apart from the entry requirements specified above, there are special requirements that students from selected countries like Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, India and China have to satisfy. All Sri Lankan students should also submit the Sri Lanka GCE advanced Level competition certificate. It is to be noted that this certificate comes along with all the other ones and is not a substitute for any.

English Proficiency Test Scores for International Students

 All non-native speakers of the English language must get a good score in any of the English Proficiency Tests like IELTS, TOEFL and PTE to get admission to Concordia University. The minimum score required for admission may vary depending on the program and course. Given below are the score requirements for a few tests.

• TOEFL: 90
• IELTS: 7
• PTE: 61

Concordia University Admissions 2022-2023

The admission requirements to study at Concordia University is not rigid, and you can easily get admission if you satisfy all of them. The entry requirements have already been discussed, and it will be helpful for you to know about the admission process. You can follow the below steps to take admission to Concordia University.

1. Select your preferred program and course, and fill in the application form.
2. Submit all the academic and unacademic documents like English Proficiency Test scores, subject-specific test scores, references, CV etc.
3. If you are looking for their thesis option, you can find a supervisor and contact them through explore.concordia.ca.
4. Submit the application.
5. You can keep track of your application at MyConcordia.ca.

Top Courses at Concordia University

Concordia University offers courses in several disciplines and programs. Several of them have also been ranked in top positions in subject rankings. The top courses offered by the university are Education, English Language and Literature, Linguistics, Accounting and Finance, Communication and Media Studies, Sociology, Engineering, and Psychology.

Concordia University Undergraduate Courses

Course	Duration	Average Annual Fee (in LKR)
Electrical Engineering B.E	4 years	LKR 49,39,960
Industrial Engineering B.E	4 years	LKR 49,39,960
Mechanical Engineering B.E	4 years	LKR 49,39,960
Computer Engineering B.E	4 years	LKR 49,39,960
Civil Engineering B.E	4 years	LKR 49,39,960
Computer Science General Program (BCompSc)	4 years	LKR 49,39,960
B.S in Athletic Therapy	N/A	LKR 50,57,760

Concordia University Master's Courses

Course	Duration	Average Annual Fee (in LKR)
Master of Supply Chain Management (MSM)	16 months	LKR 60,00161
Engineering	2 years	LKR 44,61,116
MS in Finance	2 years	LKR 63,27,483
Master of Applied Computer Science (MApCompSc)	2 years	LKR 44,61,116
MS in Marketing	N/A	LKR 60,00161
MFA in Studio Arts & Photography	3 years	LKR 51,21,156
MS in Biology	2 years	LKR 44,61,116

Concordia University Engineering Courses

Course	Duration	Average Annual Fee (in LKR)
Aerospace Engineering	2 years	LKR 44,61,116
Civil Engineering	2 years	LKR 44,61,116
Electrical & Computer Engineering	2 years	LKR 44,61,116
Quality Systems Engineering	1 year	LKR 44,61,116
Software Engineering	2 years	LKR 44,61,116
Mechanical Engineering	2 years	LKR 44,61,116

Concordia University MBA Course

Course	Duration	Average Annual Fee (in LKR)
Executive MBA	20 months	LKR 99,49,825
Master of Business Administration (MBA)	2 years	LKR 66,48,563

Concordia University PhD Courses

Course	Duration	Average Annual Fee (in LKR)
Computer Science	4 years	LKR 37,88,391
English Literature	3 years	LKR 37,88,391
Electrical and Computer Engineering	3 years	LKR 37,88,391
History	3 years	LKR 37,88,391
Art Education	3 years	LKR 37,88,391
Business Administration	5 years	LKR 37,88,391

Concordia University Fee Structure

Concordia University offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Doctoral and Certificate programs in several fields. There are courses available in all streams as well. The tuition fee for all the major streams and their duration is given in the table below.

Courses	Duration	Average Annual Fee (in LKR)
Arts (1 course)	2 years	LKR 48,13,484
Engineering (16 courses)	2 - 4 years	LKR 48,13,484 - LKR 53,30,488
Information Technology (5 courses)	1 - 4 years	LKR 44,16,818 - LKR 53,30,488
Management (6 courses)	16 months - 4 years	LKR 56,69,215 - LKR 64,75,919
MBA (2 courses)	20 - 24 months	LKR 66,05,170 - LKR 98,85,471
Science (2 courses)	2 - 4 years	LKR 48,13,484 - LKR 54,55,282

Concordia University Student Accommodation

Concordia University offers five types of residence facilities for its students. They have varying facilities, and the monthly rent depends on the facilities you choose, the number of people per room and the area of the room. You can choose the suitable one according to your financial situation and interest. The five types of residences and their average rent are given in the table below.

Type of Residence	Average Monthly Rent (in CAD)
Grey Nuns Residence	CAD 710 - CAD 1243
Loyola Residence	CAD 710 - CAD 1243
YWCA Residence	CAD 710 - CAD 1243
Mildore Residence	CAD 1255
EVO Residence	CAD 710 - CAD 1243

Concordia University Scholarships

Concordia University offers two types of scholarships; Entrance Awards and Provincial and Federal Awards. They provide moderate funding as well. There are other subtypes in these two scholarships as well. They are explained below.

1. Entrance Awards: The scholarships that come under this category are directly funded by Concordia University. The scholarship money is generated from the operating funds and through generous donors. There are three Entrance Awards.

• Concordia International Tuition Award of Excellence: It reduces the tuition fee. The scholarship value is CAD 43,211.
• Concordia University Doctoral Graduate Fellowships: This scholarship is awarded for four years, and the amount is CAD 14,000.
• Concordia Merit Scholarship: The scholarship value of this merit-based scholarship is CAD 10,000.

2. Provincial and Federal Awards: The Canadian and Quebec governments offer these. These scholarships are offered to international students and researchers. It is open to students from all countries.

Visa Process for International Students at Concordia University

It is not too difficult to get a Canadian visa. At the same time, you should follow a few steps to apply for it successfully. The visa processing may take a few weeks to complete, and you must start early. The steps to be followed are given below.

1. Know the processing time: It takes around 12 weeks to process a Canadian visa. You should check the Canadian consulate's website and know the time taken for the processing.
2. Decide how to apply: You can apply for a Canadian visa both online and offline.

• Online mode: If you are applying online, you should have scanned copies of all the documents ready. You should have a credit card for fee payment as well. You will also be required to give a finger scan at the Visa Application Centre (VAC). You should visit the Visa Facilitation Services (VFS) office to give your passport and fee payment receipts.
• Offline mode: You can download the application kit and go through the guidelines. Read and understand them carefully and proceed to apply. You can apply offline only if you have a disability that makes you unable to apply online or if you possess a travel document or identity for refugees, non-national residents, or stateless persons.

1. Fill out the VFS consent form: You should fill out the VFS consent form and submit it along with the application form. This form is essential for getting the assistance of VFS services for the visa filing process.
2. Fee payment: If you apply VFS, in person or through the mail, you should pay both the VFS Global service charge and the visa fees. This processing fee is non-refundable.
3. Temporary resident visa: If you are applying for a temporary resident visa, study permit or work permit for your spouse/common-law partner and children, you need to pay a processing fee for them.

Submit the application: You can visit the nearest VFS office, pay the fees, and get the receipts. You can then submit your completed application. This receipt will have a unique tracking number to help you track your application's status.

Jobs and Salary After Studying at Concordia University

Concordia University has some top recruiters, and the employment rate is 92%. You can get placed in some of the leading companies in the world. The table below helps you get a list of the top recruiters, highest salary etc.

Total number of students	10,000+
Top recruiters	Group Dynamite, Bombardier, Ascendis Consulting, Deakin Realty, KPMG, HSBC Canada, BDO Canada, Apple Canada, PWC, Aldo Group, Air Canada, Enthusiast Gaming, Ericsson, Cantor Fitzgerald, Groupe Dynamite etc.
Top industries	Aerospace, Consumer Products, Consulting, Energy, Engineering, Financial Services, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Retail, Technology, Transportation
Employment rate (3 months after graduation)	92%
Highest average salary (Economics UG)	CAD 63,167
Average MBA Salary	CAD 78,826
Highest average salary (EMBA)	CAD 1,40,000

You can contact AECC if you wish to know more about studying in Canada, the admission process, visa requirements, cost of studying and living, scholarship opportunities etc. We have trained professionals to assist you in the best way. It is better to clear your doubts and then proceed to the application so that you do not make any mistakes.