Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

 CAD 32,800 per year

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

Living Cost in Global University Systems (GUS) - Concordia University Chicago

  CAD 11,000 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 - 72

•  Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

• Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Pre-Seminary Major Opportunities

Concordia University Chicago’s faculty, staff, curriculum, location and library resources enhance the offerings of the Pre-Seminary program.

CUC’s world-class location provides easy access to the cultural, learning and servant opportunities of a major city. A rich variety of Lutheran congregations and service organizations exist within an easy distance to the campus. Our library is one of the oldest and most complete theological libraries in the Synod, with access to the resources of other major Chicago schools.

Scholarships

• Merit based scholarship. No scholarship for UG . For PG if student has 80% CGPA will get 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.