Concordia University is one of the prominent Canadian universities. Established in 1974 in Montreal, Quebec, through the merger of two distinct institutions—Loyola College and Sir George Williams University—it now operates across two main campuses: the Sir George Williams Campus in downtown Montreal and the Loyola Campus in the Notre-Dame-de-Grâce neighbourhood. The university currently offers admission into four faculties: the Faculty of Arts and Science, the Faculty of Fine Arts, the John Molson School of Business, and the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science. All four faculties are open to international applicants.
Like other Canadian universities, Concordia University offers scholarships to international applicants. There are different scholarships based on the faculty and department of the applicant. However, common among them are the entrance scholarships. These scholarships are open to thesis-based graduate applicants, who are automatically considered for funding when they apply. No separate application is required. Other funding opportunities include teaching assistantships, research assistantships, and graduate fellowships.
The university does not offer application fee waivers to applicants. However, thesis-based students receive substantial funding that helps offset their application expenses. Concordia usually opens its application window 12 months prior to its intake periods. Currently, applications are open for both the Fall and Winter sessions. For the Fall intake, the closing date is March 1, although some departments, such as English, close on January 15. For the Winter intake, the deadline is September 1. At present, the application window is open for the Winter intake.
In order to apply for admission, applicants must possess the following documents. Kindly note that during the application season, applicants must submit their documents electronically through the Student Centre. Documents should be submitted only once unless additional copies are requested.
Transcripts: All applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of their transcripts through the online application portal. This document is very important, as it helps speed up the review of your application. All documents submitted by applicants are considered unofficial until official copies are sent directly from the institution to the Concordia Graduate Admission Application Centre. Official transcripts will be requested upon acceptance. The university also receives official transcripts through Parchment, the National Student Clearinghouse, or Scoir, where applicable.
Please note that a WES credential evaluation report is not required. The admissions team will assess your transcripts directly. If your official transcript is neither in English nor French, you must submit an unofficial copy translated into English or French by a certified translator. Upon request for official transcripts, applicants must arrange for their institution to send the transcripts to the following address:
By regular mail:
Concordia Graduate Admission Application Centre
P.O. Box 2002, Station H
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
H3G 2V4
By courier:
Concordia University
Graduate Admissions (FB-900)
1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd West
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
H3G 1M8
Contact phone number for courier:
514-848-2424
Hours of operation:
Monday to Friday
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Statement of Purpose: Applicants must submit a 600-word essay that explores their professional and personal achievements and explains why they are strong candidates for the program. The university suggests that the essay examine the academic and/or professional experiences that have shaped the applicant, explain how studying at Concordia will contribute to their development, and discuss the goals they hope to achieve through the graduate program in relation to their personal and professional aspirations.
Curriculum Vitae (CV): Applicants should include their full academic and professional experience that demonstrates their suitability for the graduate program.
Letters of Reference: The number of reference letters required varies by program. Course-based programs at the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science require two letters of reference. All other programs require three letters of reference unless otherwise specified in the list of programs with additional requirements. Professional references are accepted when work experience is relevant to the program.
When completing the online application, applicants will be required to enter their referees’ names, affiliated institutions, and email addresses (college/university or company email addresses). Referees will then receive an email inviting them to complete an electronic assessment form and attach their letter of reference. It is the applicant’s responsibility to follow up with referees to confirm that they received this email from application.support@concordia.ca. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications before the program deadline in order to give referees sufficient time to complete their assessments and submit their letters.
Passport: U.S. and international students will need to apply for immigration documents. Concordia does not require immigration documents until applicants are accepted and preparing to come to Canada. U.S. and international students studying at Concordia for less than six months should provide a copy of their passport.
Proof of Test Scores: Applicants will be required to upload scores from English language examinations (such as TOEFL or IELTS) or any other examinations required for admission (such as the GMAT). Please refer to the university’s English language proficiency page for further information.
Thesis Supervisor: In some cases, admission to a thesis-based program may require applicants to secure a thesis supervisor before they can be admitted. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Supervisor Search page to identify faculty members whose research interests align with their own.
Click here to visit the university’s graduate website.