Graduate Diploma in Chartered Professional Accountancy (CPA)
Application process
Application process
You are ready to apply if you have:
To start or continue on your application
Follow the step-by-step Graduate Diploma in CPA application guide.
Application fee $100 CAD
A non-refundable application fee paid online by credit card.
Application deadlines for Canadian citizens and Permanent residents
- June 1 for Fall (September) intake
- October 1 for Winter (January) intake
- February 1 for Summer (May) intake
International applicants
Applicants who are not Canadian citizens or Permanent residents AND who have completed the pre-requisite courses at a Canadian university are encouraged to apply earlier than the above application deadlines to ensure they have enough time to process their study permit and visa.
International applicants will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Prior to applying, international applicants should:
- email Concordia University's International Students Office at iso@concordia.ca to review your eligibility to apply to the Graduate Diploma in CPA
- connect with the graduate recruiter who will be able to inform the Admissions Commitee about their early application.
The Admissions Committee will wait until after the deadline to start assessing all applications received.
After you’ve applied
It usually takes up to 20 business days to review your file and up to 30 business days to get the decision on your application.
You may check the status of your application or upload missing documents in your Student Centre. These links can also be found on the Student Hub's My CU Account page.
Applicants will be interviewed.
Once you’ve received your letter of acceptance, you should visit our new student pages and prepare for your new career as a grad student!
International students
Please visit the International students’ pages for important information including study permits and living in Montreal.
After getting admitted
*Once requested upon acceptance, official transcripts must be sent directly to Concordia University:
Mailing address
Concordia University
Enrolment Services
P.O. Box 2002, Station H
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
H3G 2V4
In-person/courier delivery location
Graduate Admissions Services
Birks Student Service Center
1400 de Maisonneuve Blvd. West
Room LB-185
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
H3G 1M8
