Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 30 FREE

Tuition Fee

 CAD 23,900 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 - 5.5
• TOEFL
  • Minimum Overall Score - 59
• PTE
  • Minimum Overall Score - 46.0  
• DUOLINGO
  • Minimum Overall Score - 90.0  

• 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

Career Introduction

• Community artists, organizations and art projects reflect the values and concerns of the local community through inclusive community building, in-reach and outreach. They seek to engage with the people of various communities through collaboration, participation, relationship building and social interaction using creative art practices.
• The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reports that the arts and culture sector contributes $12.2 billion to Minnesota’s economy, representing 3.5% of the state’s GDP—a larger share than some other industries in the state. A new study, Creative Minnesota: The Impact and Health of the Nonprofit Arts and Culture Sector found that 1269 nonprofit arts and culture organizations support the equivalent of 33,381 full time jobs.
• In the Twin Cities metro area, many arts organizations flourish in ceramics, textiles, printmaking, photography, book arts and others. Community arts majors may seek out positions as project managers, volunteer coordinators, outreach specialists, fundraisers, and art educators within these organizations.
• Community art majors also pursue advanced degrees within fine arts, Master of Fine Arts, Art Therapy and Art Education.
• The skills a student learns in community art also prepares them for general careers that value problem solving, communication, creativity, planning and management, manual expertise, visual literacy, and teamwork and collaboration.

Scholarships

• Scholarship for Undergraduate students is 2000-4000$ and will not be applicable for the Graduate students

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.