Colleges, Institutes and Schools FAQs

Concordia University’s Faculty of Arts and Science has three colleges, two schools and two institutes. These small learning communities prepare students for the world outside the classroom, and for their role as engaged global citizens.

These units offer enriching, challenging, and stimulating academic experiences where teaching and learning are approached from multiple and global perspectives. Within these units, a variety of programs are available: honours, majors, minors as well as certificates.

No, choosing a college, institute or school is entirely optional and is not required when applying.

These units provide an intimate, small school experience inside a big university. The scholarship within the units is distinctly interdisciplinary, and students from a variety of different academic backgrounds join these units. Members also take part in special interest seminars and guest lectures.

Completing a program in these units can complement and enhance a student's degree. The enriched curriculum will serve students well beyond graduation.

Admission requirements vary by program within the units. Applicants should check their program of interest online for specific admission requirements. Being a member of one of these units will not require taking extra courses; they form part of the student's degree.

All of the colleges, institutes and schools are housed within the Faculty of Arts and Science however students in other Faculties may still apply for a minor offered in one of these units (if their program structure permits).

Colleges, Institutes and Schools

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

What is a College, Institute, School?

Do you have to choose a college, institute or school when applying?

What is the benefit of adding a college, institute or school?

Are there extra requirements for admission into the colleges, institutes, schools? Would they take more of my time, like taking extra courses?

Are the colleges, institutes, schools limited to a certain faculty?

Colleges, Institutes and Schools

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