Concordia University

General information, Concordia University

Founded in 1974, Concordia University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the the urban setting of the large city of Montreal (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Quebec. Officially accredited/recognized by the Ministre de l'Éducation, de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche, Quebec (Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Research, Quebec), Concordia University (CU) is a very large (enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Concordia University (CU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 43 years old H.E. institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Canadian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sport facilities and/or activities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

• Founded: 1974
• Colours: Maroon, gold and white
• Admission Office: PO Box 2900 Montreal H3G 2S2
• Student Enrollment: 35,000-39,999
• International Students: Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
• Admission Selection: Yes, based on students' past academic record and grades
• Admission Rate: 40-50%
• Academic Staff: 1,000-1,499
• Academic Calendar: Semesters
• Affiliations: Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC), Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS), Canadian University Society for Intercollegiate Debate (CUSID), Canadian B