Concordia University
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About Concordia University
According to Wikipedia, Concordia University is an English-language 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 2022–23 academic year, there were 49,898 students enrolled in credit and non-credit courses at Concordia, making the university among the largest in Canada by enrolment. 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 over 120 graduate programs and courses.
What Is Concordia University Known For?
Concordia University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Business
- Education
- Communications
- Literature
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Political Science
- Philosophy
- Biology
- Religious Studies
- History
- Mathematics
- Economics
- Law
- Psychology
- Medical
- Chemistry
- Sociology
- Anthropology
- Physics
- Nursing
- Criminal Justice
- Social Work
- Earth Sciences
Concordia University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Concordia University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Concordia University ranks #390 worldwide for influence in Business.
Concordia University ranks #506 worldwide for influence in Education.
Concordia University ranks #407 worldwide for influence in Communications.
Concordia University ranks #332 worldwide for influence in Literature.
Concordia University ranks #519 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
Concordia University ranks #385 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
Concordia University ranks #530 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
Concordia University ranks #451 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
Concordia University ranks #658 worldwide for influence in Biology.
Concordia University ranks #403 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
Concordia University ranks #555 worldwide for influence in History.
Concordia University ranks #655 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
Concordia University ranks #570 worldwide for influence in Economics.
Concordia University ranks #814 worldwide for influence in Law.
Concordia University ranks #430 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
Concordia University ranks #1516 worldwide for influence in Medical.
Concordia University ranks #620 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
Concordia University ranks #376 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
Concordia University ranks #439 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
Concordia University ranks #1229 worldwide for influence in Physics.
Concordia University ranks #619 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesConcordia University ranks #1103 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
Concordia University ranks #619 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
Concordia University ranks #1924 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
Who Are Concordia University's Most Influential Alumni?
Concordia University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Literature, Computer Science, and Religious Studies. Here are some of Concordia University's most famous alumni:
- Bernard Lonergan
- A Canadian philosopher and theologian.
- Nadim Kobeissi
- A Canadian computer programmer and security researcher.
- Mohamed Hashish
- An Egyptian scientist.
- Mohan Munasinghe
- A Sri Lankan academic.
- Khaleel Mohammed
- An American academic.
- Sarah Thornton
- A Canadian sociologist.
- Elizabeth Abbott
- A Canadian writer and historian .
- David Jhave Johnston
- A Canadian digital poet.
- Taiaiake Alfred
- An Author, educator and activist.
- Will Arnett
- A Canadian actor .
- Mordecai Richler
- A Canadian author, screenwriter and essayist .
- Kim Sawchuk
- A Canadian philosopher.
Who Are Concordia University's Most Influential Faculty?
Concordia University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Literature, Computer Science, and Religious Studies. Here are some of Concordia University's most famous faculty:
- Justin E. H. Smith
- An American Philosopher.
- Taraneh Javanbakht
- An Iranian scientist and polymath.
- Stephanie Mitelman
- A Sex education professor.
- Yasmin Jiwani
- A Researcher.
- Jean-Philippe Warren
- A Canadian anthropologist and sociologist.
- Clement W. H. Lam
- A Canadian mathematician.
- Benjamin Fung
- A Researcher.
- Adam Krzyzak
- A Researcher.
- Nadia Chaudhri
- A Canadian psychologist.
- Jason Narvy
- An American actor.
- Donald Landes
- A Philosopher and university professor.
