Many immigrant children hope to attend prestigious Canadian universities. Located in downtown Montreal, Concordia University is a large public institution that conducts instruction in English. Its prime location, excellent teaching quality, and advanced facilities attract students from all over the world every year. Over the years, the university has consistently ranked among the top ten comprehensive universities in Canada, and its business school has ranked in the top five in numerous rankings. In recent years, the newly completed business and engineering buildings have added a vibrant touch to the downtown campus, providing a comfortable environment for students to learn and interact. The university consists of four faculties: the Faculty of Arts and Science, the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science, the John Molson School of Business, and the Faculty of Fine Arts, offering over 500 programs. In 2010, Concordia University's MBA program was ranked among the top 100 business schools globally by The Economist. In 2009, for the third consecutive year, Concordia University graduates ranked first in the number of positions held as CEOs in Fortune 500 companies. In 2009, the Concordia University business school ranked 7th among all business schools in Canada and 1st in Quebec.
Concordia University - School Features
1) Students without English proficiency scores can apply for undergraduate admission directly using their high school transcripts and university transcripts (if currently enrolled in university);
2) The university has established a special channel to process application materials for students in this program, so the review of materials can be completed within 1-2 working days;
3) Students' application materials can be scanned and sent to the Director's email, and the originals can be brought to the school upon enrollment;
4) There is no application deadline;
5) If a student arrives at the school 1-2 weeks after the start of the semester due to visa reasons, they can join the class normally without waiting for the next semester, provided that the Director is notified in advance;
6) Assistance can be provided for arranging homestays and airport pickups.
Concordia University - Program Offerings:
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Economics, Classics, Communication Studies, Education, English, French, Urban Planning, History, Journalism; Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Athletic Therapy, Clinical Exercise Physiology, Environmental Geography, Actuarial Mathematics, Mathematics and Statistics, Pure and Applied Mathematics, Physics, Psychology; Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) - Accountancy, Economics, Finance, Human Resources Management, WorldWay, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Supply Chain Operations Management; Bachelor of Administration (BAdmin)
Concordia University - Admission Requirements
General Management Admission Requirements: The minimum requirement is to provide transcripts for 5 semesters of high school (from Grade 10 to the first semester of Grade 12). If already enrolled in university, university transcripts must be provided. For both types of transcripts, a grade average of 75% or higher is required.
Tuition: English courses $3,000/term (10 weeks), Undergraduate $15,000-18,000 (per academic year)