Bachelor's degree with above-average standing.
Completion of COMP 248 Object-Oriented Programming I or equivalent courses in an object-oriented language such as C++ or Java prior to entry into the Diploma program. Equivalence will be determined by the Diploma Program Director.

three letters of reference per application
Include your full academic and professional experience.
The Statement of Purpose is generally a short essay composed of multiple parts. This is your opportunity to present, in your own words, your professional and personal achievements that make you a strong candidate for the program. Tell the graduate program committee about:

Topics of interest that you would want to pursue in the program
How your academic and/or professional experiences (including publications, exhibitions, awards, relevant employment etc) have prepared you to be successful in the graduate program
What makes Concordia the best place for you to pursue the graduate program
What you hope to achieve in the graduate program and how this relates to your personal and professional goals.

Please upload unofficial copies of transcripts, from all previous educational institutions, when you apply to Concordia because it speeds up the review of your application.

If you are currently enrolled in school:
Submit the results of previous terms and a list of your current courses
Include mid-year grades if they're available
Uploaded transcripts, however, are not official transcripts. Official transcripts are documents sent directly from an institution to our Admissions Application Centre. Unless otherwise specified, we request official transcripts only once you are admitted.

TOEFL IBT - 85 with at least a score of 20 in each of the four components
IELTS - Minimum 6.5 in all bands