Concordia University, also known as Université Concordia, is an English-language comprehensive public research institute situated in Montreal, Canada. Created in 1974 by the merger of Sir George Williams University and Loyola College, Concordia is one of the three institutions in Quebec where English is the principal language of instruction. This university has 2 campuses, set approximately 7 kilometres apart: located in the Quartier Concordia, Sir George Williams Campus is the main campus, and Loyola Campus in the suburban district of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. With 4 faculties, a school of graduate studies and numerous centres, colleges and institutes, the university offers over 200 graduate and 400 undergraduate programs and courses.
The university is welcoming, committed and engaged in excellence and innovation in research, education, community partnerships and creative activities. Concordia University's mission is to rank among Canada's top comprehensive institutions within the next decade and to be the primary choice for faculty and students locally and internationally in broad and defined research and study areas.
Research creation activities at Concordia University take a broad-spectrum approach to industry needs, social issues, cultural diversity and technology and science. From human health and well-being to environmental sustainability, a researcher at the university is making a significant contribution to new research and knowledge.
In the academic year 2020–21, at Concordia University, there were 51,253 students enrolled in credit courses, making it among the largest in the country by enrolment.
CSU (Concordia Student Union) is the representative body for undergraduate students; it has a membership of around 35,000 students. This union is legally accountable to its student constituents. However, GSA (Graduate Students' Association) promotes the general welfare and collective interests of graduate students at the university.
CJLO is a campus radio station, and CUTV is the television station of Concordia University. There are also 3 student-run newspapers, The Concordian, The Link and L'Organe (French-language). The university administration also assists students in publishing only bilingual arts/literary magazines named "The Void" and an art magazine called "Interfold".
At Concordia University, there are 10 varsity teams. In the fall, these teams compete in Canadian men's and women's football, sport wrestling and rugby union. There are male and female wrestlers on the team yearly, and in competitions, they compete as one team. Teams of ice hockey men's and women's compete in winter.
The university has student residences on both the Loyola and Sir George Williams campuses. On the Loyola Campus, Hingston Hall serves undergraduate residents. The Jesuit Residence is home to a mix of grad and undergrad students recently renovated.
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