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Concordia University

1455 De Maisonneuve Boulevard W
Montreal, Quebec H3G 1M8
Telephone: 514-848-2424

Profile

Concordia University’s reputation as one of Canada’s most dynamic and innovative universities has its roots in over 180 years of pursuing academic excellence and student success. This tradition of individual empowerment, discovery, and building leadership was developed by the university’s founding institutions -- Loyola College and Sir George Williams University -- and continues to flourish locally, nationally and on the global stage.

The vibrancy of the Concordia community reflects its urban and multicultural environment in the heart of Montreal. This openness to the world and to new ideas inspires the university to develop an international approach to learning, research and social responsibility. Concordia is a diverse community, well equipped to meet the challenges of a globalized world. It has established formal linkages with 70 institutions in 29 countries on five continents, and its student body is one of the most diverse in Canada.

Concordia currently employs over 2,000 full-time and part-time professors, many of whom are professionals drawn from the artistic community, high-tech industries and the business world. Through their wide range of experience, these professors ensure that Concordia students will receive broad exposure to qualified professionals in their chosen areas of study. In addition, Concordia offers a wide range of cooperative education opportunities, where students integrate their academic studies with practical work experience.

From its roots as a teaching institution, Concordia has developed a strong research profile that builds upon the expertise represented in its faculty. Sixty-six research chairs in a variety of disciplines explore the cutting edge of their fields and bring this experience with them into the classroom. This burgeoning research environment allows Concordia’s professors and students to collaborate both within the university and amongst the community in research centres, platforms and networks.

An institution with a rich history, that is growing in size and reputation, Concordia is a dynamic first choice for globally minded students who wish to participate in a first-class learning environment.

The university sponsors a wide array of cultural, athletic and community events. Its art galleries, film screenings, concert hall, and lectures are an integral part of the city’s cultural life.

History
Year of foundation: 1974
Former names of the institution: Loyola College; Sir George Williams University.

Student fees

Canadian student fees  2009 - 2010 *
Undergraduate tuition fees: $1,968 - $5,501
Graduate tuition fees: $984 - $3,652

International student fees  2009 - 2010 *
Undergraduate tuition fees: $13,444 - $15,016
Graduate tuition fees: $6,034 - $8,963

* Source: Statistics Canada. Fees for general programs in arts and humanities.

Note: In addition to tuition fees, universities generally charge fees for goods and services supplied to students. This includes areas such as student associations, sports and health. These additional fees vary widely per university and per student and can run from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. Check with the university for details.

Student enrolment

2009 rounded preliminary fall enrolment *
Full-time (undergraduates): 18,950
Full-time (graduates): 3,960
Part-time (undergraduates): 9,400
Part-time (graduates): 1,020

* Source: Conference of Rectors and Principals of Quebec Universities

Programs and degrees

Note: The program information is compiled by AUCC staff in cooperation with staff at member institutions. The programs are classified according to the Classification of Instructional Programs 2000. To search for the programs offered by this institution, please consult the Directory of Canadian Universities’ programs database online at http://www.aucc.ca/can_uni/search/index_e.html.

Student facilities and services

Personal support services
Student services provides a network of expertise, resources, and programs and advocates for students, supports diversity and encourages a strong sense of community. To achieve this goal, Concordia offers services and support for students requiring financial assistance, international students, students with disabilities, mature students and single parents. Concordia also offers Discover Concordia orientation programs and a year-round first-year experience seminar series.

Concordia also provides: the Centre for Native Education; legal information service; a student advocate program; on-campus health services, wellness programs; personal and bilingual psychological counselling; career and placement services; varsity sports, fitness and recreation centre; an ombuds office; on-campus student residences; theatre, concert hall, art gallery, on-campus cafés and food services; multi-faith chaplaincy; a peer support program; volunteer program; daycare facilities, academic, social, ethnic clubs/associations including a women’s centre, Queer Concordia, and the Concordia International Students Association; Sustainable Concordia; Centre for Gender Advocacy; student radio and television stations; campus newspapers; on-campus parking; on-campus security services and emergency phones on campus linked to security.

Academic support services
Academic advisors in each faculty; student learning services; Student Success Centre; an information, resource and referral centre with a variety of peer-facilitated support activities; peer tutoring; math tutorials; writing centre; supplemental instruction program. See http://registrar.concordia.ca/pdf/InfoBooklet.pdf.

First-year student programs
Through the New Student Program, first-year students receive additional support in order to ensure that their transition to university life is smooth and trouble free. The following orientation services are provided: Discover Concordia, Student Success Check-up, Start Right and Graduate Students Orientation. Also offered are first-year experience seminars and the Student Success Centre's mentor program. Check us out http://newstudent.concordia.ca.

Housing
On-campus: Concordia University makes available housing opportunities for first-year, full-time undergraduate students who meet specific criteria. University residences: Concordia offers on-campus housing at its Loyola and Sir George Williams campuses. Residence staff are dedicated to easing students’ transition into university life. Activities -- including fine arts, yoga, running, discussion groups -- and programs -- including learning about street smarts, stress management, and study skills -- are all facilitated by trained staff and create an environment that is both academically and socially enriching. Common areas include a lounge equipped with cable or satellite television, a games room and a kitchenette with small appliances.

The Loyola Campus houses 132 students in Hingston Hall ($3,220 double - $4,243 single) and 52 students in the Jesuit Residence ($6,223 singles only). Concordia’s athletic facilities are within easy walking distance of these residences.

The Sir George Williams Campus houses 241 students in the Grey Nuns Residence (single $5,268 - $5,831, and double rooms $4,659 - $4,893). Concordia’s “Le Gym” is located within easy walking distance of this residence.

Residents are required to purchase a meal plan, which runs between $3,409 and $3,721. These plans include meals (all you care to eat), flex dollars, meal equivalencies and guest passes.

Check us out at: http://residence.concordia.ca.

Off-campus: Montreal is still surprisingly affordable for a major North American city. In general, apartments can be found close to both Concordia campuses. The Concordia Student Union maintains an off-campus housing bank at http://hojo.csu.qc.ca/.

Student assistance
Even though Quebec tuition remains among the lowest in the country, Concordia offers many ways to help finance your education.

Undergraduate: Students entering university for the first time are eligible for entrance scholarships (based on academic achievement) and bursaries (based on financial need). In 2008-2009, Concordia University awarded 166 entrance scholarships (total value of approximately $374,000) and 136 entrance bursaries (total value of nearly $290,000). Upper-year students are eligible for in-course scholarships (447 available in 2008-2009, valued at over $486,000) and bursaries. Concordia University awarded 422 in-course bursaries in 2008-2009 (total value of nearly $425,000). The university also funds an on-campus work-study program for students in financial need as well as a bursary program exclusively for international students paying international tuition rates. In 2008-2009 it paid nearly $941,000 in salaries to 276 students participating in the work-study program. In 2008-2009, the university distributed for the first time the international tuition bursary; it also distributed over 150 bursaries worth a total pay-out value over $189,000. For more information: http://web2.concordia.ca/financialaid/.

Graduate: Concordia University offers fellowships for meritorious students as well as international tuition fee remission awards for international students. Both are available to students pursuing full-time master's or doctoral studies. In 2008-2009, there were 651 internal awards granted (67 of which were given exclusively to international students) for a total value of about $2.9 million. In addition, 121 international tuition fee remission awards were given out (totaling nearly $1 million) as well as 230 external awards offered to graduate students (totaling more than $4.5 million). For more information: http://graduatestudies.concordia.ca/financial/.

University research

Concordia University’s academic culture celebrates research, creativity and the transfer of knowledge in ways that are ideal for today’s innovation driven society. Our dynamic professors, working individually as well as in more than 30 recognized centres, 66 research chairs, institutes, platforms, networks and several department-based research-intensive units, are committed to the highest standards of research, scholarship and creative activity. Concordia is engaged in innovative and collaborative research with its many local industry and community partners and welcomes partners and collaborators from all sectors of the economic, industrial, social and cultural life of Montreal. The scope of Concordia’s research-intensive areas reflects the university’s status as a comprehensive university in Montreal, a city known for its vitality and productivity in the aerospace, bio-pharma, transportation, telecommunications, arts, new media and entertainment sectors.

Concordia has been physically transformed through substantial investments in major building and state-of-the-art research infrastructure projects on both its campuses. The university offers more than 200 graduate programs leading to master’s and doctoral degrees, as well as graduate diplomas and certificates.

Details can be found at http://concordia.ca/academics/research/.

International education

Concordia University is strongly committed to international research, academic programs and learning opportunities for students and faculty members. The network of partnerships developed both by individual researchers and through institutional linkages is growing, helping connect key programs to the best in the world and offering students opportunities to expand their learning experience.

Concordia is home to students from over 150 countries, creating an international campus in the heart of Montreal. All students are encouraged to take advantage of the many opportunities to spend part of their study or research at partner institutions around the world. Quebec resident students can receive up to $1,000 a month in bursaries from the Quebec government during their exchange, internship, research or field school terms.

For a list of institutions with which Concordia has agreements in place, please visit:
http://international.concordia.ca

Contacts
William Cheaib, Director
Concordia International
Telephone: 514-848-2424 ext. 4989
E-mail: studyaway@concordia.ca

Liselyn Adams, Associate Vice-President, International
Telephone: 514-848-2424 ext. 5429
E-mail: liselyn.adams@concordia.ca