Concordia University

Admission Requirements. A Master of/Magisteriate in Arts in Economics from a recognized

university with a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or equivalent. Students with a high standing in a
masters degree or equivalent in other fields, such as commerce, mathematics or business
administration from a recognized university may be admitted, subject to satisfactory completion
of qualifying requirements, if necessary. Students with a BA (honours) or equivalent with high
standing in economics may apply for admission directly to doctoral studies.

Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate
that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field.
Please refer to the Graduate Admission page for further information on the Language Proficiency
requirements and exemptions.

GRE. While writing the GRE is not required, such scores certainly enhance an application for
admission and especially for funding.

Application process
Your completed application will include:

Application form and Fee

Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Three Letters of Reference and Academic Assessment forms
Statement of purpose should outline (1 to 2 pages):
o your goals for enrolling in the program
o what makes you a good candidate for the program
o your expectations from your studies in the program
o what you plan to achieve in the program and
o your particular field(s) of interest.
Transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended
Proof of Canadian citizenship (if applicable)
Applicants whose primary language is not English, are required to submit official language test
scores, unless exempted.

Please apply online. Read the how-to guide for application procedures.

Letters of reference
For admission purposes, letters of reference are valid for one
academic year only. After this time, candidates who wish to make a
future application, will be required to submit updated letters of
reference.

Most departments require three letters of reference. A suitable

referee is an individual who is well-acquainted with your education
and abilities. Referees should be academic in nature where possible.
Professional referees will be accepted in situations where the
applicants experience is most relevant. You will need to supply the
names of your referees in the online application.

Academic Assessment forms can be downloaded and given to your

referees.

Each letter of reference and accompanying Academic Assessment

form must be sent in a signed, sealed envelope (signed across the
flap of the envelope).

You can ask your referees to send them directly to the address below.

Referees from a North American institution may send their official

letter of reference directly to the Graduate Program Assistant in the
prospective students department. In order for the letters of reference
to be considered official, referees must ensure that the letters of
reference are emailed directly from their personal university email
address.

By mail:

Concordia University
Graduate Admissions
Application Centre
P.O. Box 2002, Station H
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
H3G 2V4

By courier:
Birks Student Service Centre
Room LB-185, J.W. McConnell Building
1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.
Montreal, Quebec H3G 2V8

Contact phone number for courier:

514-848-2424

Hours of operation

Monday to Wednesday: 9 a.m. 5 p.m.

Thursday: 9 a.m. 6 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. 5 p.m.

DEGREE FALL WINTER SUMMER

(September) (January) (May/June)
Economics PhD Jan. 15 n/a n/a

Funding
Teaching assistantships, valued at approximately $3,000 per term in the Fall and Winter, are
typically available to each PhD student. Students who have completed their thesis proposal are
also eligible to teach a course, which pays a minimum of $8,000. Supervisors may offer
advanced doctoral students an extra stipend in the form of a research assistantship.

The Faculty of Arts and Science supports graduate students by offering many fellowships and
international tuition remissions. Entrance fellowships are valued at $12,000 for the first three
years of study, while Concordia Merit Scholarships offer $10,000 to a number of newly admitted
students. Recipients of international tuition remissions are only responsible for paying Quebec
rates, which results in approximately $36,000 in savings.

Graduate students may receive a number of departmental scholarships, including the Professor
Jaleel Ahmad Scholarship, the Allyson Kassie and Steven Goldberg Graduate Scholarship, and
the Balvir and Ranjna Singh Memorial Graduate Award. Scholarship amounts range from $1,500
to $3,500.

Funding opportunities are also available through CIREQ.

Please consult the departments graduate funding page and Financial Aid and Awards.