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Concordia University

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

President and Vice-Chancellor: Dr. Judith Woodsworth

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  2008 - 2009 *
Tuition fees (Quebec residents): $1,768
Tuition fees (out-of-province): $5,141

International student fees  2008 - 2009 *
Undergraduate tuition fees: $10,966 - $12,226
Graduate tuition fees: $10,966 - $12,000

* Source: Concordia University

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

2008 preliminary fall enrolment *
Full-time (undergraduates): 17,884
Full-time (graduates): 3,558
Part-time (undergraduates): 9,519
Part-time (graduates): 914

* Source: Concordia University

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: a 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 services are provided: Discover Concordia orientation, the student success check up, Start Right orientation and first-year experience seminars, and student success mentors. Check us out at http://registrar.concordia.ca/pdf/InfoBooklet.pdf.

Housing
On-campus: Concordia University makes available exciting 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 is 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 ($3,067 double - $4,040 single) and 52 students in the Jesuit Residence ($5,928 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 $5,017 - $5,553, and double rooms $4,437 - $4,660). Concordia’s “Le Gym” is located within easy walking distance of this residence.

Residents are required to purchase a meal plan, which runs between $3,415 and $3,640. 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: Montréal 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 Québec 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 2007-2008, Concordia University awarded 141 entrance scholarships (total value of over $337,000) and 133 entrance bursaries (total value of nearly $272,000). Upper-year students are eligible for in-course scholarships (372 available in 2007-2008, valued at over $401,000) and bursaries. Concordia University awarded 450 in-course bursaries in 2007-2008 (total value of nearly $483,000). 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 2007-2008 it paid nearly $847,000 in salaries to 275 students participating in the work-study program. 2008-2009 is the first year for the international tuition bursary, and it is anticipated over 150 bursaries will be issued with a total pay-out value over $170,000 for the program. 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 2007-2008 there were 549 internal awards granted (52 of which were given exclusively to international students) for a total value of about $2 million. In addition, 138 international tuition fee remission awards were given out (totaling nearly $941,000) as well as 193 external awards offered to graduate students (totaling more than $3.6 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, institutes, platforms, networks, and several department-based research-intensive units, are committed to the highest standards of research, scholarship, and creative activity, and include 75 research chairs. Concordia is committed to 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

At Concordia, students have the opportunity to travel, meet new people and study in 44 countries around the world. Subject to academic approval, credits earned abroad on an international exchange can count towards any Concordia degree, while paying the same tuition fees as at home. Québec resident students can receive up to $1,000 a month in bursaries from the Québec Government.

Concordia students can participate in Bilateral Student Exchanges at well-known and highly-reputed partner institutions. Opportunities for exchanges within the expansive CREPUQ (Conférence des recteurs et principaux des universités du Québec) network are also available, as are opportunities for students to undertake self-arranged programs at any university in the world, subject to faculty approval. Students can also take part in short-term programs and international internships/co-op placements.

In addition to student exchanges, Concordia University has made a strong commitment to supporting its international research activities and therefore, welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with other institutions on developing research projects.

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

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

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