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Students are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships at Carnegia Mellon Uni, as they submit their application. For need-based aid or university-specific awards, the preferred financial aid deadlines are Nov 15 for Early Decision and Feb 15 for Regular Decision.

For outside scholarships, the deadlines vary.

The admission confirmation deposit is a standard non-refundable fee that Indian students need to pay to accept their admission offer at Concordia Uni. It is worth CAD 250 (INR 16.9 K) for students enrolling in PG courses. UG students only need to pay CAD 100 (INR 6.75 K) as the enrollment deposit.

Concordia Uni is best known for its programs in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Communication and Media Studies. Given below is how the university ranks globally for these programs in the QS Subject Rankings 2026:

• Master's in Supply Chain Management - #51
• Master's in Business Analytics - #101
• Communication and Media Studies - #101
• Global MBA - #151
• Engineering and Technology - #364

No, learning French is not mandatory for Indian students to study at Concordia Uni. The university delivers its programs primarily in English. However, developing French skills is highly recommended for living in Montreal and landing part-time roles.

Local employers give priority to student workers who are proficient in French (especially in customer-facing or professional roles).

Many global ranking bodies give priority to research outputs and graduate population when ranking universities. However, Concordia Uni has a smaller research output and fewer graduate programs. It is more of a community and career-oriented teaching institution. 

This is why McGill or Uni Toronto rank above Concordia Uni, as both these universities have better research volumes and enroll more graduate students.

Yes, Concordia Uni ranks among the top 20 universities in Canada in 2026. Platforms like Shiksha, QS, and US News all rank Concordia highly in their the latest rankings.

• Shiksha Popularity Ranking Canada - #19
• QS Canada Ranking 2026 - #17
• US News Best Global Universities in Canada 2026 - #22

CSUEB comes with a high-ROI for Indian students planning to study in the US. Listed below are key reasons why it can be worth it for Indian students:

• Low tuition costs (average of INR 15-INR 20 Lakhs per year)
• Close proximity to major tech and business hubs in San Francisco and Silicon Valley
• Classes can also be taken in late afternoon and evening, catering to working professionals and older students
• High acceptance rate (97%)
• Strong STEM, Business, and Nursing programs

Cal State East Bay is a solid option for Indian students interested in an MS in Computer Science. It is highly accessible, affordable (INR 20.3 Lakhs for the first-year), and maintains a nice curriculum that aligns with industry demands.

• Employers in Silicon Valley and San Francisco respect a CS degree from Cal State as per student reviews on public forums
• The programme also comes with the option of a Master's thesis or Capstone project
• Oracle, Tesla, Apple, Google, Meta, and AWS are some top companies that hire MS in CS grads of Cal State University, East Bay

Scholarship deadlines at CSU East Bay are now closed for Indian students. Deadlines vary year after year. However, students can refer the tentative deadlines mentioned below to plan their scholarship applications:

For the latest scholarship deadlines, watch this space or check csueastbay.edu