Concordia University

Name

Concordia University

Legal name

Concordia University

Website

https://concordia.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education and Research

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Comprehensive Graduate & Professional Schools (EDAHAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI), Public Research Universities with Major Extension & Outreach Missions (EDAHAAAG)

Keywords

• Higher education
• University degree programs
• Online learning courses
• Continuing education
• Academic research

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Research Grants: Major research funding from federal and provincial governments including the $123 million Canadian government grant for electrifying society and decarbonizing communities research, and $6.2 million from Quebec for Collaborative Centres on Energy and its Transition (C2ET).
2. Tuition and Student Fees: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate tuition, with different rates for Quebec residents, other Canadians, and international students. Additional fees include university fees, course materials, and residence charges.
3. Endowment and Investment Returns: Investment returns from endowment funds. Concordia has a $500 million endowment and is shifting to sustainable investments, with $25 million invested in Realize Fund I.
4. Private Donations: Major donations from alumni and supporters including Mark Pathy's $15 million gift to launch the Mark Pathy Space Institute.
5. Infrastructure and Research Funding: $5 million investment from Canada Foundation for Innovation to expand sustainable biomanufacturing capacities through upgrades to Genome Foundry and bioprocessing facilities.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Concordia University is a public research university that delivers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and continuing education programs across six faculties and schools, complemented by the eConcordia online learning platform. It conducts multidisciplinary research through more than 40 centres and institutes spanning electrification and decarbonization (Volt-Age), sustainable urban energy (Next-Generation Cities Institute), biomanufacturing (Genome Foundry), battery and energy transition (C2ET), and space systems (Mark Pathy Space Institute), and offers research partnership services to industry and government.

Product overview

Concordia University is a comprehensive Canadian university offering a diverse portfolio of educational products and services across undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs. The university's educational offerings are delivered through its main campuses and the eConcordia online learning platform (150+ courses). Research is organized through specialized institutes including the Volt-Age Program for electrification and decarbonization, Next-Generation Cities Institute for sustainable urban energy, and the newly launched Mark Pathy Space Institute. The university also operates research infrastructure including the Genome Foundry for sustainable biomanufacturing and the Collaborative Centres on Energy and its Transition (C2ET). Creative AI integration is supported through the CTRL + AI initiative with AI expert-in-residence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• eConcordia: Online learning platform offering over 150 online courses across all faculties at the university for undergraduate and graduate-level students.

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs Comprehensive undergraduate degree programs across six faculties and schools: Faculty of Arts and Science, Faculty of Fine Arts, Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science, John Molson School of Business, School of Graduate Studies, and School of Health, designed for prospective and current students seeking higher education credentials.
• Graduate Degree Programs Graduate programs including master's degrees, doctoral degrees, graduate diplomas, graduate certificates, and microprograms across all faculties and interdisciplinary programs, targeting students pursuing advanced credentials and research training.
• eConcordia Online Learning Platform Online learning platform offering 150+ undergraduate and graduate-level courses across all faculties at Concordia, with interactive animated lessons, video lectures, interactive readings, discussion boards, and group work. Available to registered students including independent students for self-paced, flexible learning.
• Centre for Continuing Education Continuing education offering professional certificates, courses, workshops, and corporate training programs for working professionals and organizations seeking skill development and credentialing outside of full degree programs.
• John Molson Executive Centre Executive education and corporate training programs delivered through the John Molson School of Business, targeting mid-career and senior professionals and corporate clients.
• Co-operative Education Program Co-op and experiential learning program integrating paid work terms with academic study across undergraduate and graduate programs, providing students with hands-on industry experience and employers with access to Concordia talent.
• Genome Foundry Biomanufacturing Services Research infrastructure and services supporting sustainable biomanufacturing from microbial and mammalian cell design through testing and scaling into real-world applications, with infrastructure access available to SMEs and academic partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Gold nanoparticle battery coating extends zinc battery lifespan to over 6,000 hours
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Government of QuebeccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2026Quebec reached an eight-year partnership with Concordia's three English-language universities (McGill, Concordia, and Bishop's) to increase French proficiency among out-of-province students. The government will provide up to $20 million annually in provincial financing, with 60% of out-of-province undergraduates starting fall 2026 required to graduate with Level 4 French proficiency.
• YUL Montréal-Trudeau International AirportcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026Concordia University researchers through the Volt-Age program are piloting smart building technology at YUL Airport, turning it into a Living Lab to study energy efficiency in complex, high-traffic environments. The project aims to create scalable solutions for large buildings while supporting the airport's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2040.
• Saint John EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2026A team from Concordia University will use Saint John Energy's digital twin of its electricity grid called Plug-In Labs to model residential retrofits and identify upgrades that could reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The utility's virtual grid helps bring more clean energy sources online.
• International Energy Agency (IEA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 January 2026Concordia University's Next-Generation Cities Institute (NGCI) won an international competition to develop District Energy Market Development Guidelines for the IEA's Technology Collaboration Programme on District Heating and Cooling. The project involves partners in Sweden, China, and Belgium to create practical tools for municipalities to evaluate and implement sustainable district energy systems.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Université de Sherbrooke: Quebec research university with comparable co-op and experiential learning programs, and overlapping engineering and business faculties. Competes for the same Quebec-based federal/provincial research funding pool.
• Université de Montréal: Largest French-language research university in Quebec and a U15 member, with comparable graduate and professional school depth. Competes with Concordia for Quebec-based research funding, faculty talent, and the same pool of Montreal students.
• Polytechnique Montréal: Quebec's premier engineering university, closely aligned with Concordia's Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science. Competes for the same engineering students, industry partnerships, and Quebec/provincial research funding in Montreal.
• Université Laval: Major Quebec research university with comprehensive undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Competes for Quebec-based federal research grants and out-of-province Canadian students under the same provincial policy framework as Concordia.
• McGill University: Montreal-based English-language public research university offering comparable undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across arts, science, engineering, and business. Direct competitor for students, faculty, and research funding in the same metro.
• University of Ottawa: Bilingual Canadian research university with comparable scale, multi-campus footprint, and professional school mix. Comparable peer for student demographics, federal research grant capture, and continuing education programs.
• HEC Montréal: Montreal-based business school with comparable graduate and executive education offerings to Concordia's John Molson School of Business. Direct competitor for MBA candidates, corporate training contracts, and Quebec business-community partnerships.
• Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson): Urban, career-focused Canadian research university of comparable size and student profile to Concordia. Comparable peer on co-op/experiential learning model, urban campus strategy, and applied research positioning.

Broad incumbents

• University of Toronto: Canada's largest research university and U15 flagship. Competes with Concordia for top faculty and federal grants, and sets the benchmark for commercialization and research scale that Concordia aspires to.
• Université du Québec network: Network of Quebec universities (UQAM, UQTR, UQO, etc.) offering comparable undergraduate and graduate programs in Quebec. Competes with Concordia for Quebec-resident students and provincial operating funding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Concordia
• YouTubeyoutube.com/concordiauniversitymontreal
• Facebookfacebook.com/ConcordiaUniversity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/concordia-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/concordiauniversity

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments2 records

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