Semester 1: Early September to Late December
Semester 2: Early January to Early May

Undergraduates must complete a minimum of 12 credits per semester in order to maintain full-time status in Canada. Noncompliance with this condition will result in the violation of the immigration status and eligibility to the Concordia Health Insurance Plan or La Carte Soleil (Quebec medicare card).

English, with limited French courses available

• Arts and Science
• Engineering and Computer Science
• Fine Arts
• John Molson School of Business

Undergraduate restrictions

Study Abroad and Exchange students are able to take a wide range of subjects across the 4 Faculties at Concordia University. A large number of the courses in Fine Arts Faculty run for the academic year (September-May).

Please note however that courses in the following Faculties/Schools are NOT available to Study Abroad and Exchange students:

Faculty of Arts & Science (A&S)

English as Second Language (ESL), Liberal Arts College (LBCL), Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), Journalism and Communication Studies courses

Faculty of Fine Arts (FA)

Digital Image (DFAR), Film Animation (FMAN) , Film Production (FMPR), Theatre Development (TDEV), Theatre Performance (TPER)

John Molson School of Business (JMSB)

Accountancy (ACCO), Finance: FINA 465, Marketing: MARK 460 & 495 (Note: All courses in JMSB (finance and accountancy courses especially) are closed to non-business exchange students)

Note: Only NUS Business majors are allowed to take Business courses at Concordia. Students from other Faculties will not be able to enroll in Business courses.

Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science

Courses in electrical, mechanical, software/computer engineering

Please refer to the Other Links section for relevant links to course information.

Please check with your SEP Administrator in the Dean’s Office for actual dates.

On-campus Accommodation:

Study Abroad and Exchange students can apply for a room at Hingston Hall, which is located on the Loyola Campus. The Loyola Campus is relatively far from the downtown core, but there is a free shuttle bus service that will take you from Loyola Campus to the Sir George Williams downtown campus. Concordia’s residence is ideal for students who will be taking most of their courses at Loyola, or who prefer sharing living quarters with other relatively new students in a friendly but enclosed environment. Space is limited, however, so see the details and fill out an application form by visiting the Housing Website.

As an exchange student, you will probably only receive your admission letter after the March/April deadline for applying to Concordia’s Residence. If you would like to ensure yourself a spot in the residence, we suggest that you apply to the residence independently.

Off-campus Accommodation:

Montréal is a relatively affordable city and it is not too difficult to find lodging once you have arrived. The International Students Office provides a Housing Support group that is staffed by volunteers who can help you find a nice apartment or room in Montréal.
Concordia’s Undergraduate Student Union also maintains an off-campus housing website that is accessible to all undergraduate students.

Visa & Insurance

Generally, If you are not a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident and you want to study at Concordia University, you must obtain a Certificat d'acceptation du Québec (Québec Certificate of Acceptance — CAQ) from the Ministère des Relations avec les Citoyens et de L’Immigration, as well as a study permit from Citizenship and Immigration Canada. However, certain exceptions apply.

Québec Immigration Services and the Québec Ministère de l’Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport require that all International students be covered by a health insurance plan while studying and living in Québec. To this end, Concordia University has implemented a compulsory health and accident insurance plan for its International students. Health insurance fees are charged automatically every year when International students register for courses. Health insurance fees are charged automatically every year when International students register for courses. Health Insurance cards are available at the International Student Office, after you have registered for courses.

Breakdown of Costs	CAN$
Accommodation	On-campus: 259.10 – 493.92 Off-campus: 691.60 – 717.60
Bills (Electricity, etc.)	variable
Food	284 - 310 (Monthly Meal Plan)
Transportation	62
Telephone	variable
Others (Entertainment, clothes)	162
Monthly Estimate	767.10 – 1251.60

Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the estimated costs of living.

Universal Currency Converter

• http://www.xe.com/ucc/

Accommodation

• http://residence.concordia.ca/
• http://hojo.csu.qc.ca/

Cost of Living

• http://www.concordia.ca/info/futurestudents/undergraduate/paying/

Course Information

• http://registrar.concordia.ca/calendar/

Health and Insurance

• http://supportservices.concordia.ca/iso/healthinsurance/