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Concordia welcomes applicants from all parts of Canada, the United States and abroad; our international students come from more than 150 different countries and make up nearly 12 per cent of our 38,809 for-credit students.

Our Programs

Concordia offers a wide range of innovative programs that provide a unique and challenging educational experience. We offer students a chance to study in an institution that keeps its classes small, its professors accessible, and its education affordable. Our programs include:

• Nearly 300 undergraduate programs. Bachelors and certificate degrees are offered by our four faculties, including opportunities for cross-faculty study. Discover our undergraduate programs.
• Over 100 graduate programs leading to master's, doctoral, diploma and certificate degrees, offered by the four faculties and the School of Graduate Studies. Discover our graduate programs.
• A wide range of non-credit programs, including intensive English-language programs and professional certificate programs, offered by the Centre for Continuing Education, eConcordia and the Executive Centre. Find out more about Continuing Education opportunities.

Discover life on campus

Discover our campus by exploring the undergraduate campus resources and student life sections or the graduate campus resources and student life sections.

Montreal is an exciting place to live! Once you arrive in Montreal you will need to find a place to live. Although the majority of our students find housing off-campus, living with roommates, family or on their own, we also offer a limited number of beds available on-campus. Find out more about housing for new undergraduate students. The International Students Office provides housing support groups to inform new students about housing availability in Montreal at the beginning of each semester.

The International Students Office

Concordia recognizes that individuals from different cultures and educational systems have different needs. The staff at the International Student Office provides students with pertinent services in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Services include orientation sessions, coordination of campus and community services for international students, assistance with academic and para‑academic problems and emergencies, assistance with immigration matters, administration of emergency loans, liaison with sponsoring agencies and governmental sponsors, transfer of funds, and matters related to the health insurance plan.

The International Students Office also publishes some important resources for international students:

Pre-Departure Guide for International Students: This booklet will provide you with step-by-step procedures on how to obtain the proper immigration documents in order to study in Québec and in Canada. Information regarding finances, housing, tuition and health insurance are amongst the many topics discussed. Download the Pre-Departure Guide for International Students (PDF).

The International Student Handbook: Are you thinking about coming to study at Concordia? If so, then consult our International Student Handbook. This publication contains pertinent information for international students regarding living in Montreal and services available at Concordia. Returning international students may also find up-to-date information on policies and regulations that affect all international students. Download the International Student Handbook (PDF).

For more information, visit the International Students Office website.

Concordia International Students Association

The Concordia International Students Association is run by and for international students as well as students with a strong interest in cultural diversity, helping international students adjust to life in Montreal, Canada and at Concordia.