Mechanical Engineering (MEng) 

at Concordia University, Montreal

Both Concordia and McGill are part of best public universities in Canada and have their own advantages and disadvantages. Mentioned below is comparison between them based on some key areas to help students decide which one is best for them-

The living costs at Concordia University depends on the course type and lifestyle.

On-campus housing at Concordia ranges from about USD 3,917 to USD 8,800 every academic year. Off-campus housing ranges from $8,040. Note: Estimated costs in Canadian dollars for one year of full-time studies

The cost of food will depend on your eating habits and where you choose to shop. A typical student budget for food could range from $200 to $400 per month depending on how much you eat out and how much you cook at home.

Concordia University is located in the heart of downtown Montreal and is easily accessible by public transportation.

Yes, Concordia Uni accepts international students every year. Currently, the Concordia University international students are 10,623 in headcount, and they represent more than 150 countries around the globe. It is interesting to note that India is the top-most contributor to the overseas population of the university, with the share of 24.5%.

There are so many reason that make Concordia University the best choice for international students to study in Canada.

• 15% of university student’s population is international.
• 150 institutions in 38 countries where you can study abroad
• There is an increase of +120% in the number of enrollment of international students over the past 10 years.
• Montreal ranked as the best students cities in the world and No. 1 in Canada.

Concordia University Canada accepts country-specific qualifications from international students. Listed below are the Concordia University entry requirements for Indian students:

Undergraduate Requirements:

ONE of the following qualifications -

• Higher School Certificate / Intermediate Certificate; OR
• Higher Secondary Certificate / Indian School Certificate; OR
• All India Senior School Certificate / Pre-University Certificate.

Graduate Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field;
• Unofficial copies of transcripts (from all previous educational institutions);
• Statement of Purpose (SOP);
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) including full academic and professional experience;
• Recommendation letters (LOR);
• GMAT/GRE scores;
• Proof of English language proficiency; and
• Other course-specific requirements.

Ranked among the top universities in Canada, Concordia University is known as a next-generation university. Over 50,000 students take the advantage of Concordia’s innovative approach to experiential learning and cross-functional research. Located in one of the world’s best student cities in Montreal.

• 75% of the university courses have fewer than 60 students
• Over 9,800 students from over 150 countries
• Over 2,250 professors and librarians
• 30 Indigenous graduate scholarships for students

Concordia University, Canada is a moderately competitive university to get into and thus, students must submit good academic grades as well as participate in co-curricular activities. Apart from fulfilling the academic qualifications, some of the best practices that students can follow include acquiring strong letters of recommendation, writing an impressive statement of purpose, and submitting high English language proficiency scores and aptitude test scores. Students who excel in activities outside class also stand a good chance of getting admitted to Concordia Uni.