Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

 CAD 5,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Concordia University, St. Paul

  CAD 12,100 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

• IELTS
  • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
• TOEFL
  • Minimum Overall Score - 80
• DUOLINGO
  • Minimum Overall Score - 100.0  

• Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

• Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Automatic Scholarship

• Scholarship Information: For Undergraduate programs, the university offers a scholarship ranging from $2,000 to $4,000 per year based on 12th-grade academic merit. This scholarship is awarded automatically upon admission, depending on the student's academic performance.
• However, for Master's programs, the university does not provide scholarships. The reason is that Concordia University, St. Paul is one of the top universities in Minnesota, offering very affordable tuition fees compared to other institutions in the region. The university has intentionally set the master's tuition at a competitive rate to make quality education accessible to international students without the need for additional scholarships
• Amount/ Range: 
  • UG - 2,000 to $4,000 per year 
  • PG - No Scholarship
     

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

1. Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
2. Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
3. 24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.