Mechanical Engineering (MEng) 

at Concordia University, Montreal

While the requirements vary depending on the course one is applying to here are the general admisison requirements for UG and PG international students aiming to secure admisison at Concordia Uni:

For UG applicants:

• Official transcripts of past academics (English or French translated)
• A valid Govt ID, passport, health & character certificates
• SAT or ACT scores (optional)
• English Proficiency
• Any other program specific requirements

For PG applicants:

• A 4 year UG degree from an accredited institute OR a 3 year UG degree from a college or university with an NAAC rating: 'A'
• Minimum GPA 3.0
• Copy of transcripts and certificates
• An LOR, SOP, and Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Canada Study visa
• Demonstrate English language proficiency

For applying to Concordia University, CAD 100 ( 6209) is charged as a non-refundable application fee which a valid debit or credit card can pay.  The university accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover for credit cards; Scotiabank, Bank of Montreal, Royal Bank or TD Canada Trust are accepted for debit cards.

Concordia University is surely not the toughest universities to get into. The Concordia University has an acceptance rate of 78%, which means 79 students can get into the university out of hundred. Hence it could be slightly difficult for a mediocre or a below average student to get into Concordia. However, it’s not impossible. The basic requirement the university asks for is a GPA of  2.5 (UG) and  GPA of 3.0 or above from an accredited university and a good ELP score. Lastly, the Concordia University takes a holistic approach and doesn’t just consider marks but sees multiple factors in the student's profile. These factors include Leadership, Work experience, essays, LOR and interviews that the students give during their admission process. 

The University offers various accommodations. Here is the following break for each:

Students enrolled in the undergraduate degree, certificate, or other programs need to pay tuition fees based on their registration in a credit score. Check the below table to get more information about Concordia University fee for international students:

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

While packing for Canada as an international students keep following points in mind:

• Weather in Canada can vary from cold, hot or rainy so you should pack appropriate clothes.
• Passport and/or ID cards (+copies)
• Proof of health insurance (+copies)
• Point of Entry Letter (in paper & digital)
• Acceptance Letter/Email (in paper)
• Credit card and/or ATM card
• Calculator, notebook, pens and whatever you need for classes
• Your Phone, power bank etc. 
• Laptop
• Adapters and all essential electronics
• Clothes you can layer for changeable weather

Here is complete student guide on CANADA.

Concordia University is a public research university was established in 1974, in the city of Montreal, Quebec, the university is known for its state of the art research facility and high quality education to the its students. the university enrolls students from all the states of Canada and more than 150 countries in the world.

• Top Ranked University: According to US News and World Report 2024, the Concordia University is ranked among:

o   #653 in Best Global Universities,

o   #21 in Best Global Universities in Canada,

According to QS World Universities Rankings 2024, the Concordia University is ranked at #387 among global universities.

According to Times Higher Education, the Concordia University is ranked at #501-600 in World Universities Rankings 2024.

• Variety of Courses: The Concordia University is a multi-campus university with campuses named, Sir George Williams Campus, and Loyola Campus. Both campuses have its unique characteristics and facilities. Concordia University offers more than 107 undergraduate and 93 postgraduate degrees.
• Highly distinguished and learned faculties: the faculty at Concordia University is highly learned and distinguished which enables students to be the best in their field of study.
• High Job Outcomes: According to Employment Statistics 2022 released by the Concordia University, more than 94% of its graduates were found to be employed. The average salary of a graduate of Concordia University is approximately INR 56L, with the highest salary being reported as high as INR 85L for courses such as Executive MBA.
• Low Student to Faculty Ratio: According to QS World Universities Ranking 2024, the student to faculty ratio at Concordia University is 24:1, which provides a quality and interactive classroom experience to its students.

Some of the top employers for the graduates of Concordia University for the year 2022 has been given in the table below. 

Given below are the placement highlights for the year 2022 for Concordia: