If your home university does not have an exchange agreement with Concordia University and you would still like to study at Concordia for 1 or 2 semesters, then you may do so by applying as a (VIFP). Visiting international fee-paying students (VIFP) are students from abroad who typically attend Concordia for one semester or an academic year. As a VIFP, you are responsible for paying Concordia tuition and fees.