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WELCOME TO
CONCORDIA
Concordia is a next-generation university centred on thinking
that addresses the challenges facing society.
During your time at university, you’ll find the tools and the
space to build your future self — and the world you want
to live in. Our programs are flexible, so you can follow your
vision, and interdisciplinary, to challenge you to see from
new perspectives.
Engage with big questions head-on in a learning
environment that's creative and inspiring.
Your passions. Our programs.
It happens here.

concordia.ca/future-students

Note: The information in this document is current at the time

of printing. Concordia University reserves the right to change
admission requirements and program information at any time.
 IT’S OFFICIAL.
Montreal is the top
destination on the
planet for students.

BEST STUDENT
CITY IN THE WORLD:
MONTREAL
AVERAGE DAILY TEMPERATURES

Winter: -10°C / 14°F

Summer: 21°C / 70°F

WHAT MAKES MONTREAL A HAVEN FOR

PEOPLE PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION?
• A beautiful environment
• The low cost of living
• A vibrant creative scene
• The multiculturalism of a globally connected city
• An open and welcoming atmosphere

Source: Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)

Best Student Cities, 2017

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Art in a cultural nexus. Engineering in an aerospace capital. Tech in a gaming hub.

The city has a lot to offer and Concordia embraces it all.

Plus, our joie de vivre is contagious. You’ll love life in Montreal.

ARIELLE GEORGE
North Bethesda, Maryland
English Literature and Professional Writing

Why did you choose Concordia?

When I first visited campus, I felt the students showed
exactly what Concordia offers: a very diverse, open-minded,
open-hearted space.

What drew you to Montreal?

To have that New York City feel with a European dimension
— for me, that was more than appealing.

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SIR GEORGE
WILLIAMS CAMPUS
The university’s steel-and-glass pavilions dominate the skyline of Quartier Concordia,
in the heart of downtown Montreal. High-rises stand alongside century-old row houses
and a historic student residence. The neighbourhood’s busy cafés, restaurants and
boutiques are animated by the same creative energy of the city around it.

C A M P U S H IG H LIG HT S 2
Guy-Metro (GM) Building
The place for Health
Services and the Financial
Aid and Awards Office.

Molson (MB) Building Underground network

1 Home to the John Molson School 3 Take the tunnel to get to class
of Business and Faculty of Fine on wintry days or to and from
Arts performing arts facilities for the metro (our subway).
Theatre, Contemporary Dance and
Music.

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Concordia Greenhouse Hall (H) Building Faubourg (FB/FG) Building

4 Hall Building, 13th floor 6 Headquarters of the Concordia 8 The Mel Hoppenheim School
Get some sun and enjoy a quiet Student Union, the Student of Cinema and Department of
place to work. Success Centre and many Arts Education are located here.
and Science departments.

Engineering, Computer J.W McConnell/Library (LB) Grey Nuns Residence (GN)

5 Science and Visual Arts 7 Building 9 Our gorgeous student residence
Integrated Complex (EV)
Visit the Birks Student Service is full of character, with spacious
Home to Engineering, Computer Centre. Hit the books at the rooms, high ceilings and lots of light.
Science and Fine Arts students. Webster Library, open 24 hours a
day during fall and winter terms.

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LOYOLA CAMPUS
The Loyola Campus is a hub for students in the natural and social sciences and
in journalism, just west of downtown in the borough of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce.
A manifestation of Concordia’s long-time commitment to teaching and learning,
many Loyola Campus buildings go back more than a hundred years. But with a
gaze firmly fixed on the future, our ultramodern facilities are leading the way for
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next-generation research. 11

C A M P U S H IG H LIG HT S 2
Richard J. Renaud Science
(SP) Complex
Home to many of Concordia’s
science programs.

Research Centre for Communication Studies and

1 Structural and Functional
Genomics (GE) Building 33 Journalism (CJ) Building
Buy your textbooks here as well
This multidisciplinary research at the Loyola Bookstore.
facility brings together
biologists, chemists and Administration (AD)/
bioinformaticians. Central (CC) Buildings
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Check out the Dean of Students
Office and the health clinic.

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8 10

Catch the free shuttle bus that goes to

and from our downtown campus here!

Hingston Residences (HA/ Student Centre (SC) Recreation and Athletics (RA)
HB) /Jesuit Residence (JR)
5 8 The Hive café, a Concordia Student 11 Complex and Ed Meagher Arena/
These three buildings make up our Union-run lounge and event space, Stingers Dome (DO)
Loyola residences. is here.
Home to the Concordia Stingers varsity
sports teams. (Go, Stingers, go!)

Psychology (PY) Building Vanier Library (VL)

6 Home to graduate and 99 Open 24 hours a day during fall

and winter terms.
PERFORM Centre (PC)
undergraduate Psychology
programs and research centres. 12 This research facility is devoted
to preventive health and wellness.
Loyola Chapel Oscar Peterson Concert Visit Le Centre for conditioning and
Hall (PT) fitness opportunities.
7 Location of the 10
Multi-faith and Spirituality Centre. The main performing arts venue of
the Faculty of Fine Arts with more
than 200 concerts and theatrical
productions annually.
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 PROGRAMS
concordia.ca/programs

Concordia’s programs are rated among the best in the world, with special The symbol means the program
offers the option of participating
recognition for our strengths in education, art and design, communication and in paid work experience, known
media studies, accounting and finance, English literature, engineering, linguistics, as Co-op, during your degree. See
page 12 for more information.
and psychology.

FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE · History Bachelor of Education (BEd)

Bachelor of Arts (BA) · Human Environment · Teaching English as a
· Actuarial Mathematics · Human Relations Second Language
· Actuarial Mathematics / Finance · Italian
· Anthropology · Journalism Bachelor of Science (BSc)
· Anthropology and Sociology · Judaic Studies · Actuarial Mathematics
· Canadian Irish Studies · Leisure Sciences · Actuarial Mathematics / Finance
· Child Studies · Linguistics · Biochemistry
· Classics — Ancient History · Mathematical and · Biology
and Archaeology Computational Finance · Cell and Molecular Biology
· Classics — Classical Languages · Mathematics and Statistics · Chemistry
and Literature · Mathematics and Statistics and · Ecology
· Communication and Computer Applications · Environmental Geography
Cultural Studies · Philosophy · Environmental Science
· Communication Studies · Political Science · Exercise Science
· Community, Public Affairs · Psychology · Exercise Science /
and Policy Studies · Pure and Applied Mathematics Athletic Therapy
· Creative Writing · Religion · Exercise Science / Clinical
· Early Childhood and Elementary · Sociology Exercise Physiology
Education · Southern Asia Studies · Mathematical and
· Economics · Spanish Computational Finance
· English and Creative Writing · Statistics · Mathematics and Statistics
· English and History · Theological Studies · Mathematics and Statistics and
· English Literature · Therapeutic Recreation Computer Applications
· First Peoples Studies · Translation (Traduction) — · Physics
· French Studies French / English · Physics — Biophysics
(Études françaises) Langue française · Urban Planning and Urban Studies · Psychology
· French Studies · Western Society and Culture · Psychology — Behavioural
(Études françaises) Littératures · Women’s Studies Neuroscience
de langue française · Pure and Applied Mathematics
· French Studies · Statistics
(Études françaises) Traduction

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 More than
35,000
undergrad
students

75% of classes
have fewer
than 60 students

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING · Contemporary Dance MINORS

AND COMPUTER SCIENCE · Design · Adult Education
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) · Design for the Theatre · Analytical Economics
· Aerospace and Propulsion · Electroacoustic Studies · Business Studies
· Aerospace Structures and Materials · Fibres and Material Practices · Classical Archaeology
· Avionics and Aerospace Systems · Film Animation · Classical Civilization
· Building Engineering · Film Production · Diversity and the Contemporary World
· Civil Engineering · Film Studies · Education
· Computer Engineering · Intermedia (Video, Performance and · French Studies (Études françaises) –
· Electrical Engineering Electronic Arts) Linguistique française
· Industrial Engineering · Jazz Studies · Game Design
· Mechanical Engineering · Music · Human Rights Studies
· Software Engineering · Music Composition · Interdisciplinary Studies in Sexuality
· Music Performance · Israel Studies
Bachelor of Computer Science (BCompSc) · Painting and Drawing · Law and Society
· Computer Applications · Performance Creation · Modern Arabic Language and Culture
· Computer Applications · Photography · Modern Chinese Language and Culture
with Computation Arts · Print Media · Multidisciplinary Studies in Science
· Computer Applications with · Sculpture · Professional Writing
Mathematics and Statistics · Studio Art · Spanish Translation
· Computer Games · Sustainability Studies
· Computer Science JOHN MOLSON
· Computer Systems SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
· Information Systems Bachelor of Administration(BAdmin)
· Software Systems · Administration Please note that other areas of study offer
· Web Services and Applications minors as well.
Bachelor of Commerce (BComm)
FACULTY OF FINE ARTS · Accountancy
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) · Business Technology Management
· Acting for the Theatre · Economics
· Art Education — Visual Arts · Finance
· Art History · Human Resource Management
· Art History and Film Studies · International Business
· Art History and Studio Art · Management
· Ceramics · Marketing
· Computation Arts · Supply Chain Operations Management
· Computation Arts with
Computer Applications

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 BUILD YOUR
FUTURE SELF
Whether you’re working from a detailed
roadmap or still developing a plan for the future,
Concordia gives you the space to discover
interests and forge paths that may surprise you.
All your options from A to Z:
concordia.ca/programs

LUCAS REGAZZI
Toronto, Ontario
Photography and Art History

How did you decide to pursue university-level studies

in photography?
My interest goes back to a blog that I started in high school. It
was a springboard that got me thinking about how images exist
and operate in our world.

What’s been the value of adding a minor in Art History

to your degree?
It’s opened me up to this whole world of ideas and conversations
I wouldn’t have had access to otherwise.

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M I N D - E X PA N D I N G C L A S S ES
O PEN TO A LL U N D ERG R A DS
• Hip-Hop: Past/Present/Future • Cults and New Religious Movements in North America
• Womb to Tomb: Psychological Transitions • First Peoples of Canada
Across the Lifespan • Feminist Theory and Popular Culture
• History and Visual Culture of Gaming • Human Behaviour in Organizations
• Science Fiction • Governance and Organized Crime
• The History of British Pop Music • The Natural Environment: Air and Water
• Sexuality in Human Relations • Great thinkers, Great Ideas, Great Debates: Big Ideas That
• Quebec/Montreal Writing in English Shape and Have Shaped Modern Civilization

LOUIS ARROU-VIGNOD
Nice, France
International Business and Management

When did you first think about applying to Concordia?

I visited Montreal on vacation and I fell in love with the city, the
culture and the people.

Why is business the right program for you?

I love creating new relationships and trying to make a positive
impact on the world. You can make smart choices about the
environment and society.

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 A paid internship with Parks Canada took Anthropology major
Andrew Fitzsimmons to the Ilulissat Icefjord in Greenland.

PAID INTERNSHIPS
Enhance your education with practical work experience.

THE CO-OP PROGRAM ALLOWS YOU TO:

• Earn money to finance your degree
• Discover which work environments suit you
• Develop your professional network

For programs that offer Co-op or Industrial Experience, see page 8.

Concordians have done paid internships at Bombardier, Ericsson,

Ernst & Young, L’Oréal, the Canadian Space Agency, Ubisoft, Pfizer,
Evenko, Air Canada, the United Way/Centraide, Suncor Energy,
Tesla Motors, the McCord Museum and more.

Career and Planning

Services can help
with your resumé, job
search strategy and
networking skills.
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Concordians
Spanish (Expression & Culture) and Italian major
studied abroad,
Ornella Antonelli spent a term at the Università di Bologna.
2016-17

STUDY ABROAD
Gain a global perspective while earning credit towards your degree.
Choose from 174 partner universities in more than 35 countries.

Where can you study abroad?

Argentina Australia Austria Barbados Belgium Brazil China Colombia

Croatia Cyprus Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Iceland

India Ireland Israel Italy Jamaica Japan Jordan Malaysia

Mexico Morocco Netherlands New Zealand Norway Poland Russia Senegal

Singapore South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland Trinidad and United United States
Tobago Kingdom of America

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Developing wearable technology at District 3
Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

PURSUE YOUR
VISION
Start your own company. Create new knowledge.
We’ll help you.

SUPPORT FOR
START-UPS $12 million
combined sales
If you have a great business idea, District 3 can
help you make it happen. You’ll benefit from the

from 350+
expertise, networks and encouragement of business
strategists, engineers and creative people.

start-ups
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FUNDING FOR RESEARCH
Undergraduate research awards: Do the work you’re passionate about with
a stipend to support you through 16 weeks of full-time research under the
supervision of a faculty sponsor.

VICTOR YUAN
Victoria, British Columbia
Cell and Molecular Biology

You’ve spent a lot of time learning about microalgae as a potential

source of biofuel. Where does your motivation come from?
It feels like a puzzle. It’s satisfying to think about how the gene is supposed to
affect the cell — then test it and find out.

You’re aiming for a career in synthetic biology research.

How prepared do you feel?
Because I got to do research as an undergrad, I’m really comfortable with what
I’m doing and I’m confident in my knowledge.

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 AMAZING SPACES
Concordia’s facilities are as varied
as the students who create, perform
and do research here.

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 A TRULY NEXT-
GENERATION LIBRARY
Group study rooms come
equipped with screens, cameras,
speakers and whiteboards.

MAKERSPACES READING ROOMS

Bring your vision from inspiration to reality with equipment An awe-inspiring converted chapel is just one of the
that will push the limits of your creativity and ingenuity, like extraordinary study space on campus.
a 3D printer, a welding torch, a lithography press. Our
students are painters, sculptors, gamers, satellite builders,
GALLERIES AND THEATRES
drone designers.
The university’s exhibition and performance spaces offer
LABS unparalleled opportunities to reach a public audience.

Flight simulators, hydraulics and machine-tool labs, chemistry

labs, imaging labs, are only a few of the places where you'll
learn the fundamentals and gain confidence in your abilities.
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 CLUBS AND
VOLUNTEERING
Some of the most memorable moments
of your university years could be the
time you spend working with others on
activities and projects that are meaningful,
educational or simply tonnes of fun.

Concordians are known for being

welcoming and engaged.

BEDRA ATTABIBI
Montreal, Quebec
EElectrical Engineering with Co-op

You created a group called UAV Concordia.

What was your goal?
UAV stands for unmanned aerial vehicle. I wanted to give students
the chance to work on drone technology.

How would you describe the experience?

Everybody helps each other and there are so many opportunities
to work together. You want to enjoy these four years of your life
and that vibe is important.

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A COMMUNITY
ON CAMPUS
You’ll find countless outlets
for positive change.

Our students:
• run the non-profit health-food store le Frigo Vert
• put on a daily vegan lunch through the People’s Potato
• encourage environmentally friendly practices through a
multitude of initiatives backed by Sustainable Concordia
• promote social justice and youth empowerment in Gulu, Uganda

That’s only some of what’s going on at Concordia.

CHRISTINE LUSSIER
St-Rémi, Quebec and Nunavik’s Salluit community
Anthropology

Why did Concordia make sense for you?

I was already aware of the Aboriginal Student Resource Centre, so
I knew I would have support on campus. I’d heard that people are
very welcoming and social and I’ve found that to be true.

How important has it been for you to connect with other

Indigenous students on campus?
It helps me incredibly. I can just stop by for a snack, talk to people,
use the resources there, and study there. I’m connected to a bunch
of people now that I never would have met otherwise, because
we’re all in different programs.

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 RESIDENCE
THE PERKS OF LIVING ON CAMPUS
• Built-in social opportunities: instant friends from around the world
• Close to class, the gym, and the library
• With meals taken care of, you’re free to focus on other things

ADMISSION TO RESIDENCE HINGSTON AND JESUIT RESIDENCES –

You may be guaranteed a spot in residence if you are a first-year, LOYOLA CAMPUS
full-time student applying directly from high school, and you live at
The Loyola Campus is a hub for students in natural and
least 50 kilometres (31 miles) from Montreal.
social sciences and journalism, just west of downtown in
the borough of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. Loyola is a hive of
GREY NUNS RESIDENCE – activity (pun intended: go, Stingers, go).
SIR GEORGE WILLIAMS CAMPUS
In the heart of the city, Grey Nuns is steps away from Ste-Catherine
Street, a hot spot for experiencing the energy of downtown
Montreal. Six hundred Concordians call Grey Nuns home but
peace and quiet is always on offer, in the gorgeous reading room
or the garden.

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 The Loyola Quadrangle a.k.a. the Quad: a place for picnics,
barbecues and study-group meetings.

Our all-you-care-to-eat
meal plan emphasizes
local, organic produce,
with vegetarian, halal
and gluten-free options.
Dining Dollars are good
at any of Concordia’s nine
Posing for a photo with Concordia president Alan Shepard on move-in day.
cafeterias and cafés.

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 SPORTS AND FITNESS
VARSITY TEAMS CLUB TEAMS
• football • baseball
• basketball • golf
• hockey • cross-country
• rugby
• soccer
• wrestling
#stingersunited

FRÉDÉRIQUE RAJOTTE
Markham, Ontario
Communication Studies

You were new to rugby when you started at Concordia

— and now you’re playing for Canada. How did you find
yourself joining the Stingers?
I chose Concordia for my academic program, and then I contacted
the head coach to say that I’d like to play.

What’s it been like to balance school with playing rugby

at an international level?
Concordia offers a very supportive environment — the athletics
staff are so helpful — and that has really helped to diminish the
stress athletes and students face.

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A dome covers the field in winter for year-round access.

Concordia’s exceptional fitness

STAYING ACTIVE facilities, like the conditioning floor of
INTRAMURAL TEAMS Le Centre at Loyola, make it easy to
If there’s a sport you’re interested in, chances are good
stay in shape. Le Gym downtown has
you’ll find it at Concordia.
• basketball
the best in high-tech cardio and weight
• ice hockey machines, personal training, and lots of
• ball hockey group exercise opportunities.
• soccer
• Ultimate • yoga
• volleyball • Pilates
• ballet, tango, hip hip, salsa, Zumba
• spinning
STUDENT CLUBS • martial arts
• tennis • badminton
• dodgeball
• hurling and Gaelic football Not to mention beach volleyball and a
• rock climbing
• dragon boating
basketball net in the Grey Nuns garden.
• lacrosse
• cycling
• ski and snowboarding
• the Outdoors Club, for hiking, snowshoeing
and running

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 APPLYING FOR
ADMISSION
PROGRAM CHOICES — WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU APPLY
• How do I choose the right program for me? Browse our honours, we'll automatically consider you for the specialization or
programs, research career options for those programs and notice the major in the same subject instead.
what captures your imagination. Visit concordia.ca/programs. • Admission requirements for some programs are exactly the
• You can indicate up to three program choices, in order of same (for example, all John Molson School of Business degree
priority. Your first choice should be your top choice, since we will programs and all Aerospace Engineering options). Don’t waste
evaluate your application in the order you specify. If you don’t get a choice on a program that has the exact same requirements
accepted to your first choice, we’ll automatically consider your as a choice you already specified. Consider including a less-
next choice and so on. competitive program among your choices, to maximize your
chances of admission to the university!
• Pick a new subject for each choice. Don't select the honours,
specialization and major of the same subject (e.g. Psychology) Complete instructions are at concordia.ca/undergraduate.
for your three choices. If you don't meet the requirements for the

APPLY!
1. HAVE YOUR THREE PROGRAM CHOICES READY. c. PROOF OF CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP OR PERMANENT
RESIDENCY, if applicable.
2. CHECK YOUR PROGRAMS’ ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS.
Look for specific math and/or science course requirements, a d. PROGRAM-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS, if applicable (i.e.
letter of intent, a portfolio, etc. letter of intent, portfolio, etc.) These additional documents
may need to be submitted directly to the academic
3. APPLY ONLINE at concordia.ca/apply.
department. Check concordia.ca/ugrad-other-req.
4. INCLUDE YOUR SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
You may upload documents to your file even after submitting
a. TRANSCRIPTS: Upload a copy now. We’ll ask you for your application.
official copies later, if you’re accepted.
b. PROOF OF LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY, if applicable.

DEFINITIONS
• Your academic program is the type of degree you’ll be doing (Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Commerce, etc.).
• Your academic plan is the subject that you’ll be studying (Biology, Finance, etc.).
• Elective courses, depending on your program, allow you to explore interests outside of your required courses.

ACADEMIC PLAN TYPES

• A major requires you to take enough courses so that you’ll • An option refers to plans within engineering or computer
end up with a general overview of the field, but not so many science.
that you won’t still have extensive room for exploration • A minor gives you a basic introduction to a field. You
outside the field. can add a minor to complement a major, specialization or
• A specialization provides a more in-depth study of your honours, but you can’t complete a minor by itself. Minors
field while leaving you room to take other courses. are optional. (Interested in a minor? Apply after you’ve
• Honours is a highly concentrated program, ideal for started your studies.)
students planning to continue on to graduate studies.
Not every program has direct admission to honours.
(In these cases, students will need to apply for admission to
the honours program during their first year at Concordia.)

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APPLICATION DEADLINES
We give priority to applicants who apply by official deadlines, but we do consider late applications if places are still available for the
Fall term only.

Fall-term deadline (September entry) Winter-term deadline ( January entry)*

International students February 1 September 1
Canadians and permanent residents March 1 November 1
*Not all programs are available for January entry. Visit concordia.ca.application-deadlines
We reserve the right to close admission to a program at any time after the official deadline without notice.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR BACHELOR’S DEGREE

Sample BA, BEd, BFA, BSc Sample BEng and BCompSc Sample BComm and BAdmin

major, specialization core courses core courses

or honours option major or specialization
elective courses elective courses elective courses

PROGRAM LENGTH
Exceptions: longer programs
What type of student are you? Length of most undergraduate programs
(list of exceptions below)

Quebec Cegep student or completing an

International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma Three years (90 credits) Four years (120 credits)
or a Baccalauréat français

Four years (120 credits). Five years (150 credits).

High school outside of Quebec
See Extended Credit Program for details. See Extended Credit Program for details.

Program length depends on the applicant’s situation.

Applying as a Mature Student
See Mature Entry Program for details.

Transferring from another Program length depends on the applicant’s situation. Details will be provided
post-secondary institution in your Offer of Admission.

EXCEPTIONS: LIST OF LONGER PROGRAMS MATURE ENTRY PROGRAM (MEP)

• All Engineering programs The MEP usually requires the completion of 18 additional
• Early Childhood and Elementary Education credits. Even if you do not meet the normal academic admission
• Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) requirements, you may be eligible to study at Concordia through
• Specialization in Art Education the Mature Entry Program (MEP), based on age, experience
• Exercise Science/Athletic Therapy and potential.
TO APPLY TO THE MATURE ENTRY PROGRAM, YOU MUST
EXTENDED CREDIT PROGRAM (ECP) MEET THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
Most students entering Concordia from a secondary school • Be 21 years old by August 1 or December 1 for entry in
outside Quebec are admitted to the ECP. This requires the September or January respectively;
completion of 30 credits in addition to the regular 90- or 120- • Lack the normal academic requirements for admission, but
credit degree programs. demonstrate the ability to successfully undertake undergraduate
courses;
• Have not been engaged in full-time study for at least 24 months
since the age of 18. Applicants who have been out of school for
12 months may be admitted provided their academic record for
the previous 24 months is favourable;
• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

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 MINIMUM ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
The following are the minimum qualifications required and do not guarantee admission. Certain programs require additional material such as a letter of intent
or a portfolio, or the completion of appropriate mathematics and science courses. For most programs in the Faculty of Fine Arts, admission is based on meet-
ing the minimum admission standards, plus a strong portfolio or audition/interview. Find detailed requirements for your program at concordia.ca/programs.
For the winter term, admission requirements may be higher due to a smaller intake of students.

You must complete a two-year, pre-university program or a three-year professional DEC (Diplôme d'études collégiales). CRC
Quebec minimum requirements for admission vary between 19.000 and 30.000; however, based on availability, students below this average
may be considered.

Alberta / Northwest High school diploma with a minimum of five academic Grade 12 courses, numbered 30 or 31, one of which must be English
Territories / Nunavut Language Arts 30-1. Also acceptable: Math 30-2 and one 35-level course, provided it is a five-credit course.

British Columbia /
High school diploma with a minimum of four approved Grade 12 academic subjects, one of which must be English 12.
Yukon

High school diploma with a minimum of five academic Grade 12 40S courses, one of which must be an ELA Focus 40S.
Manitoba
Note: Essential Math 40S is not acceptable as one of the five courses.

High school diploma with a minimum of five appropriate Grade 12 academic courses, numbered 120, 121 or 122, one of which
New Brunswick
must be English 121 or 122 (French 121 or 122, if attending a French secondary school).

Newfoundland High school diploma (Honours or Academic Status) with a minimum of five Grade 12 academic courses (i.e. 10 credits), one of
and Labrador which must be English 3201.

Nova Scotia High school diploma with a minimum of five appropriate Grade 12 (advanced or academic) courses, one of which must be English 12.

High school diploma with a minimum of six Grade 12U and/or M courses, including English 4U (Français 4U if attending a French
Ontario
secondary school).

Prince Edward Island High school diploma with a minimum of five academic Grade 12 courses numbered 611 or 621, one of which must be English.

High school diploma with a minimum of five Grade 12 academic courses, two of which must be English Language Arts 30A and
Saskatchewan
English Language Arts 30B.

International
International Baccalaureate diploma with a minimum total of 27 points.
Baccalaureate

Baccalauréat français Baccalauréat français diploma with a minimum overall average of 11/20 on the first attempt, or 12/20 on the second attempt.

American system Graduation from an accredited high school. Minimum consideration range for admission: 2.50 to 4.00 GPA (B+ to A equivalent).
of education ACT and SAT scores are not required.

We treat each home-school case on its own merits. Home-schooled applicants should submit all supporting application documents,
e.g. SAT and AP test scores and transcript of any academic institution attended. In some cases, an interview with a university official
may be required.
You must also include:
Home-schooled
applicants • A description of the home-schooling curriculum followed and measures of academic acquisition in the program;
• A letter of intent explaining the basis on which admission is sought and a letter from the home educator detailing how the home-
school program has prepared the applicant for university studies;
• A letter of recommendation from an impartial source indicating the applicant’s readiness for university-level study.

We will consider your application on the basis of both university and previous studies, and will consider placing you at an
University transfer appropriate level within your chosen program.
students (from an Transfer credits may be awarded for university-level courses that are equivalent to Concordia courses and are appropriate to your
accredited university) program. The number of credits depends on the character, quality and quantity of work. A minimum of 45 to 60 credits must be
taken at Concordia.

Advanced Placement: Students who have successfully passed Advanced Placement examinations in appropriate subjects with a grade of 3* or better may be granted
some advanced standing. *Some subjects require a grade of 4. Visit concordia.ca/admissions/AP for a list of accepted Advanced Placement courses.

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COSTS AND FEES
Approximate costs for one academic year (from September to April) in Canadian dollars.

Canadian citizens and permanent residents Non-Canadian citizens

Full-time (30 credits)
Quebec residents Out-of-province residents International students
Tuition fees $2,391 $7,402.80 $16,373.40 - $22,112.10
Non-academic fees $1,282.10 - $1,449.50 $1,282.10 - $1,449.50 $1,282.10 - $1,449.50
Health and dental plan (optional for Quebec and out-of-province
$175 $175 $1,099
residents, mandatory for international students)
Other potential expenses
Residence $3,600-$7,005.52
Meal plan (mandatory for students living in Concordia residences) $4,300
OR OR
Off-campus living
$12,400
(monthly approximation $850 rent, $100 utilities and $600 food)
Transportation $398
Books and supplies $2,200

Health insurance Quebec and out-of-province students can opt out of QUEBEC RESIDENCY
the health and dental plan at ihaveaplan.ca. International students can
get more information about mandatory health and dental insurance You can apply for Quebec residency and provide all supporting
from the International Students Office at concordia.ca/iso. documents online through MyConcordia.ca. Quebec residency
status is not retroactive, so be sure to apply early, before
Residence and meal plan information: concordia.ca/residence your study term begins. For more information, and to find
The University reserves the right to change the published scale of fees out if you qualify, visit concordia.ca/qc-residency.
without prior notice and at any time before the beginning of an academic
term. For further information regarding tuition costs and fees, visit
concordia.ca/tuitionandfees.

FINANCIAL AID AND AWARDS

Concordia's Financial Aid and Awards Office (FAAO) is a great resource for helping you sort through your financial options.
concordia.ca/faao or 514-848-2424, ext. 3507

GOVERNMENT STUDENT FINANCIAL AID AMERICAN STUDENTS

Concordia participates in all Canadian government student financial aid Our financial aid officers consult with you and your family to determine
programs as well as the United States Federal Student Aid program. As your eligibility for funding from the United States Federal Student Aid
a general rule, students should apply to the program of the province or program before approving your loan application and the amount you can
country where they currently live. Apply for government student aid as borrow. Funding is based on the program rules and your financial need.
soon as possible. Do not wait to be admitted to start this process. See concordia.ca/usaid for more information on U.S. loans.
To qualify, you must:
CONCORDIA ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES
• Be enrolled in a degree program on a full- or part-time basis
Your application to Concordia is also your application for an entrance • Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress as defined by the
scholarship. There’s no need to apply separately. Concordia’s entrance U.S. Department of Education
scholarships are based on academic achievement, along with other criteria
in some cases. Incoming students who are in financial need may be eligible To apply for U.S. government financial aid, file the Free Application for
for special funding in the form of a bursary. You can apply using the Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available at fafsa.ed.gov. Concordia’s federal
“Entrance Bursary” form on MyConcordia.ca. school code is G08365.
Please note that the Student Aid program doesn’t extend to online classes
EXTERNAL FINANCIAL AWARDS or Concordia’s exchange programs abroad.
External awards require a separate application. You can find a list of
privately funded scholarships and bursaries sponsored by external JOBS ON CAMPUS
associations, companies, foundations, societies and clubs at Earn some money, build your resumé and connect with the university
concordia.ca/external-awards. community by working on campus. Eligibility for the Work-Study Program
is based on financial need.

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