Concordia University

As per various student opinion available online on various sources, students review Concordia University on following:

• Variety of Courses: Concordia University offers more than 107 undergraduate and 93 postgraduate degrees.
• 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.
• International Community: The university enrolls approximately 24% of international students representing more than 150 countries in the world.
• Fun Activities: There are plenty fun activities to do in and an around the Concordia University including sports, hiking, and community service.
• Location: As the university is located in one of the largest cities in Canada, the University is very easily accessible to its students.

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.

John Molson School of Business Career Management Services (CMS) at Concordia University provides various career support services to its students and alumni. These services help the students in getting access to various resources, programs, and networking opportunities. Some of the services include:

• Career Advising: The students can consult a Career Advisor and take help with job and internship search, resume and cover letter reviews, networking, profile building, interview preparation, negotiation skills, etc.

• ConneXions Career Portal: Students and alumni can register on this portal and find CMS events, and workshops, view job postings, etc.

• Workshops: Students can register for workshops via the ConneXions portal and can learn about job search skills, profile building, etc.

• Career Intelligence Tools: There are various career intelligence tools such as Goin’Global, Vault, Career Edge, etc. These help in finding international placements, internships, interviewing guidebooks, etc.

• Career Resource Library: There is a provision for borrowing more than 100 titles on topics such as resume writing, cover letter writing, interviewing, networking, etc.

• C-RISE Program: This programme is specifically for John Molson international students who are looking to work in Canada after graduation. The programme includes career seminars for international students, networking events, mock interviews, etc.

The academic year at Concordia University consists of three terms, namely, Fall, Winter and Summer terms. The application deadlines for international graduate applicants each term are as follows:

For undergraduate admissions, Concordia considers complete applications round the year. However, priority is given to the applicants who apply according to the official deadlines. For international applicants, February 1, 2024 is the Fall term deadline for most of the programs.

International applicants are strongly encouraged by the university to apply early and submit required documents prior to the deadline. 

Note: International applicants are recommended to confirm the exact start date on the specific programme page on the official website.