History
- In 1974, two traditions came together:Loyola College grew out of the English-language program of Collège Sainte-Marie, a Jesuit college founded in 1848.Sir George Williams University originated in the evening classes offered by a YMCA Educational Program that began in 1851 and continued in various YMCA facilities in downtown Monteal.
Education
- The Concordia Advantage At Concordia, you can find an academic path to match your strengths and interests. You'll tackle big questions, think alongside award-winning professors, put your knowledge to work and experience life in Montreal.
Research
- We’re a research university on the move. See how we’re tackling societal challenges – and how our discoveries will define the next generation.
- Concordia researchers are making strong contributions in terms of inquiries and discoveries in several key areas, positively impacting and informing society as a whole.
- With $53.1 million dollars in sponsored research revenues, our reputation as an innovative and dynamic knowledge creation institution is exemplified by our 118 research chairs, of which 32 are federally-funded, and 21 university-recognized research centres.
Career
- Concordia's Graduate & Professional Skills program offers professional development workshops and resources designed for graduate students.
Short Courses
Business & Management (47)
- Short Course AI Implementation Strategies
- Short Course Accounting and Financial Management
- Short Course Adobe Photoshop - Perfecting Your Skills
- Short Course Basic Editing Practices
- Short Course Business Accounting
- Short Course Change Management
- Short Course Communication in Leadership
- Short Course Creativity and Innovation for Remote Teams
- Short Course Cross-Cultural Management
- Short Course Customs and Documentation
- Short Course Cybersecurity Awareness for Business and Employees
- Short Course Dealing with Difficult Personalities
- Short Course Design Thinking for Powerful Strategic Planning
- Short Course Effective Business Writing
- Short Course Effective Presentation Skills
- Short Course Engaging and Leading Employees through Change
- Short Course Fostering Well-Being in the Workplace
- Short Course Fundamentals of Agile Leadership
- Short Course Hiring and Developing Talent
- Short Course How to Spark Creativity at Work
- Short Course Human Resources Essentials
- Short Course Improve Your Time Management
- Short Course Influencing with Integrity and Impact
- Short Course Innovation and Problem Solving
- Short Course Integrated Project Management
- Short Course Intro to Business
- Short Course Intro to Marketing
- Short Course Introduction to Agile Marketing
- Short Course Introduction to Digital Marketing
- Short Course Introduction to Drone Videography
- Short Course Introduction to Shipping
- Short Course Lean Management for Non-Manufacturing Processes
- Short Course Making Remote Work More Efficient
- Short Course Maximize Your Influential Power
- Short Course Maximize Your Social Media Strategies
- Short Course Multiply and Extend Your Leadership
- Short Course Optimizing Business Operations
- Short Course Refining Management Reflexes
- Short Course Remuneration and Benefits
- Short Course Sales, Networking and Business Development
- Short Course Search Engine Marketing
- Short Course Search Engine Optimization
- Short Course Shipping Operations and Port Agency
- Short Course Social Media - Networks and Concepts
- Short Course Start Up Your Online Business
- Short Course The Key to Truly Strategic Communications
- Short Course Transitioning from Team Member to Team Leader
Computer Science & IT (41)
- Short Course A Hands-On Dive into Cyber Resilience
- Short Course AI Foundations
- Short Course AI Implementation Strategies
- Short Course Big Data Analytics for Business
- Short Course Big Data Infrastructure
- Short Course Big Data Visualization and Storytelling
- Short Course Creating Value with Machine Learning
- Short Course Cybersecurity Awareness for Business and Employees
- Short Course Cybersecurity Threats and Vulnerabilities
- Short Course Development and Programming Basics
- Short Course Exploring Data Integration and ETL
- Short Course Exploring Legal and Ethical Aspects of AI
- Short Course Exploring User Experience (UX)
- Short Course HTML5, CSS and Bootstrap
- Short Course Internet of Things and 5G Mobile Communications
- Short Course Intro to Big Data Business Cases
- Short Course Intro to Blogging
- Short Course Intro to Data Analysis with Excel
- Short Course Intro to Programming with JavaScript
- Short Course Intro to Python
- Short Course Intro to R
- Short Course Intro to SQL
- Short Course Intro to UX-UI
- Short Course Introduction to Big Data
- Short Course Introduction to Google Analytics 4
- Short Course Introduction to SEO
- Short Course Introduction to Web Development
- Short Course JavaScript Microservices - NodeJS and MySQL
- Short Course Machine Learning
- Short Course Make the Most of Conversion Rate Optimization
- Short Course Making Sense of Blockchain Technology
- Short Course Managing Digital Privacy for Your SME
- Short Course Programming for Data Analytics
- Short Course Responsible AI
- Short Course Social Media - Networks and Concepts
- Short Course Understanding AI Data
- Short Course Understanding Digital and Web Analytics to Thrive
- Short Course Web Design
- Short Course Working with AI
Humanities (11)
- Short Course Creative Non-Fiction
- Short Course Editing for Professionals
- Short Course Effective Business Writing
- Short Course Exploring Legal and Ethical Aspects of AI
- Short Course Intro to Blogging
- Short Course Intro to Creative Writing
- Short Course Screenwriting
- Short Course Travel Writing
- Short Course Writing Your Memoir
- Short Course Writing a Novella
- Short Course Writing for Children
Social Sciences (9)
- Short Course Active and Effective Listening
- Short Course Building Resilience
- Short Course Communicating with Emotional Intelligence
- Short Course Communication in Leadership
- Short Course Creating Human Connection while Working from Home
- Short Course Cross-Cultural Management
- Short Course Develop a Healthy Relationship with Stress
- Short Course Effective Public Speaking
- Short Course Powerful and Synergistic Teamwork
Arts, Design & Architecture (6)
- Short Course Adobe Illustrator
- Short Course Adobe InDesign
- Short Course Design Thinking for Powerful Strategic Planning
- Short Course Intro to Adobe Photoshop
- Short Course SOLIDWORKS I
- Short Course Visual Design and Branding
Law (2)
- Short Course Business Law
- Short Course Labour Law
Agriculture & Forestry (1)
- Short Course Maritime Law and Marine Insurance
Education & Training (1)
- Short Course Building Your Coaching and Mentoring Skills
University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2024
387 164
2023
551 -30
2022
521
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
501 100
2023
601
2022
601
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2023
501
2022
501
2021
501
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
-
2023
653 4
2022
657
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Student services
- Find university services available to you as a Concordia student. We provide support and professional services for all aspects of student life.
Housing services
- There are a number of recommended lodging options available for your stay in Montreal.Please note that arrangements were made for special conference prices.
Library services
- The Library provides a variety of study spaces at Webster Library, Vanier Library and in the Grey Nuns Building including spaces for silent study, a keyboard-free zero noise room, bookable group study rooms, and various collaborative spaces for quiet group work.
- The Library is a quiet space on campus. In collaborative spaces, speaking softly is permitted.
ICT services
- Open a ticket with the Service Desk using one of our customized web forms. These forms help us gather the specific information we need to provide the quick support you're looking for.
- Complete and submit the web form that best fits your needs from the options below. You'll receive an automatic acknowledgement by email with your ticket number.
Medical services
- The Health Services medical team includes nurses, doctors, mental health specialists, and health promotion specialists.
- Assess your sexual health needs, run or order tests as needed, start certain treatments, teach you about your contraception options, and in certain circumstances even give you a prescription to start birth control
Campus life
- Consider Montreal your canvas and watch a whole city open itself up to you at Concordia. From the downtown hustle of the Sir George Williams Campus to the relaxed Loyola Campus (and everywhere in between), you’ll find clubs, sports, professional networks, and support services to balance your life, work and study.
Sports facilities
- Le Gym is a comprehensive fitness facility located on the downtown campus. It has the latest exercise equipment, experienced personal trainers, and many classes, covering aerobics, fitness, martial arts and more.
- Concordia Recreation offers a variety of sports leagues on the Loyola Campus at the Ed Meagher Arena, Concordia Gym, Concordia Stadium and the Stinger Dome.
- Fitness and sports facilities can be found on both campuses. Loyola's athletics complex is the focal point for intramural leagues. The Sir George Williams campus is home to Le Gym, a comprehensive workout facility. Some venues are also available to rent.
Student clubs
List of associations :
- Concordia German Language Student Association
- Concordia Undergraduate Psychology Association
- First Peoples Studies Member Association
- Law and Society Student Association
- Mathematics Actuarial Statistics Student Association (MASSA)
- Sociology & Anthropology Student Union (SASU)
- Students of Philosophy Association
- Undergraduate Students Association in Translation (USAT) / Association etudiantes du premier cycle en traduction (AECPT)
- Commerce and Administration Students Association (CASA)
- AACSB International accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools, worldwide.
- The John Molson School of Business is a member of the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD)
- The John Molson School of Business is a member of the AMBA Development Network (ADN), established to provide high potential business schools the opportunity to be part of a community that stresses continuous improvement. The ADN supports schools who share AMBA’s values and seek support in reaching accreditation standards.