Each year, Options Solutions team members visit many, many post-secondary institutions. These visits allow us to learn beyond what is readily available on the internet and in print materials. While on campus, we often meet with admission staff and Options alumni who attend the institution. We love learning about the nuance and vibe of each place and about all the hidden opportunities that exist there.
Our Options on Tour series highlights some of our recent adventures and shares them with you. We’ll feature what we saw, who we met, and what neat things/hidden nuggets we learned.
Concordia University – Montreal, Quebec
Last fall, Melinda visited Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec. Read her highlights below.
The Basics
- Concordia is an English-language university in Montreal, Quebec.
- Concorida has four main faculties and schools: fine arts, arts and science, engineering and computer science, and business.
- Approximately 50,000 students attend Concordia, the majority of whom are undergraduate students.
- There are over 200 student groups and associations at Concordia.
- Concordia has approximately 4400 co-op students.
Featured Academic Programs
- Bachelor of Computer Science in Computation Arts
- Bachelor of Computer Science in Data Science
- Bachelor of Commerce in Supply Chain Operations Management
- Bachelor of Science is Environmental and Sustainability Science
Interesting Facts
- Concordia University was founded in 1974 when two existing institutions, Loyola College and Sir George Williams University, merged. These are now the names of the two campuses at Concordia.
- At 51 years old, Concordia is significantly younger than other Quebec universities, including McGill and Bishop’s.
- In the 2022 version of the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings, Concordia placed first in Canada and fifth in North America for universities under 50 years.
- In the 2022 QS Rankings, Montreal ranked #1 for the best student cities in Canada, and #9 overall (tied with Boston and Paris).
- Concordia University shares its name with Concordia University of Edmonton, though the two are not affiliated.
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