Concordia University
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About Concordia University
According to Wikipedia, Concordia University is a public research university located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1974 following the merger of Loyola College and Sir George Williams University, Concordia is one of the three universities in Quebec where English is the primary language of instruction . As of the 2020–21 academic year, there were 51,253 students enrolled in credit courses at Concordia, making the university among the largest in Canada by enrollment. The university has two campuses, set approximately apart: Sir George Williams Campus is the main campus, located in the Quartier Concordia neighbourhood of Downtown Montreal in the borough of Ville Marie; and Loyola Campus in the residential district of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. With four faculties, a school of graduate studies and numerous colleges, centres and institutes, Concordia offers over 400 undergraduate and 200 graduate programs and courses.
Concordia University's Online Degrees
What Is Concordia University Known For?
Concordia University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
- Engineering
- Education
- Literature
- Business
- Computer Science
- Political Science
- Philosophy
- Biology
- Religious Studies
- Mathematics
- History
- Communications
- Economics
- Psychology
- Law
- Chemistry
- Medical
- Sociology
- Anthropology
- Physics
- Nursing
- Social Work
- Earth Sciences
- Criminal Justice
Concordia University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Who Are Concordia University's Most Influential Alumni?
Concordia University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Computer Science, Sociology, and Religious Studies. Here are some of Concordia University's most famous alumni:
- Susan J. Palmer
- A Canadian writer and sociologist.
- Mohamed Hashish
- An Egyptian scientist.
- Hillel Neuer
- A Canadian activist.
- Nadim Kobeissi
- A Canadian computer programmer and security researcher.
- Mohan Munasinghe
- A Sri Lankan academic.
- Sarah Thornton
- A Canadian sociologist.
- Khaleel Mohammed
- An American academic.
- Jonah Keri
- A Canadian writer.
- Angela Tong
- A Canadian model.
- Peter M. Lenkov
- A Writer.
- Steven Cojocaru
- A Canadian journalist.
- Elspeth Probyn
- An Academic and Professor of Gender and Cultural Studies.
Who Are Concordia University's Most Influential Faculty?
Concordia University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Computer Science, Sociology, and Religious Studies. Here are some of Concordia University's most famous alumni:
- Margaret Atwood
- A Canadian poet, novelist, literary critic, essayist, teacher, environmental activist, and inventor.
- Bernard Lonergan
- A Canadian philosopher and theologian.
- Evan Thompson
- A Canadian philosopher.
- Valery Fabrikant
- A Canadian mathematician of Belarus-Sovietic descent.
- Kai Nielsen
- An American philosopher.
- Richard Foltz
- An American-Canadian scholar and historian .
- Kathy Reichs
- An American writer and forensic anthropologist.
- Václav Chvátal
- A Czech-Canadian mathematician.
- John McKay
- A Mathematician.
- Leon Edel
- A Canadian writer.
- Irving Layton
- A Romanian-born Canadian poet.
- Barbara Kay
- A Canadian journalist.
