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Requirements for Canadian Students

Concordia welcomes qualified applicants from across Canada and around the world. In general, if you have completed the level of education required for admission to university in your home province, state, or country, and have achieved good grades, you are eligible to apply for admission.

Admission is based on a number of criteria, including your grades, but satisfying the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Admission to certain programs (e.g. visual or performing arts, journalism, creative writing) is also based on additional requirements like auditions, interviews, portfolios, or letters of intent.

Requirements for International Students

Concordia welcomes qualified applicants from across Canada and around the world. In general, if you have completed the level of education required for admission to university in your home province, state, or country, and have achieved good grades, you are eligible to apply for admission.

Your senior-level courses should be appropriate for the program to which you are applying. Admission is based on a number of criteria, including your grades, but satisfying the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Admission to certain programs (e.g. visual or performing arts, journalism, creative writing) is also based on additional requirements like auditions, interviews, portfolios, or letters of intent.

Procedure for International Students

Please visit www.concordia.ca/admissions/international for details on admissions.

Academic Year

Type of SystemSemester
Entrance DatesJanuary, May, September
Notes:Fall Term: September to December
Winter Term: January to April
Summer Term: May to June and July to August.

Some programs may not be available for January or May entrance.

Language of InstructionEnglish
Modified on April 18, 2023

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