Concordia University of Edmonton is a publicly funded independent academic institution in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in arts, science, and management, and is accredited under the Alberta Post-secondary Learning Act.
| Acronym | CUE |
| Nickname | Thunder |
| Motto / Slogan | The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom |
| Colour | Blue and Gold |
| Mascot | Thunder |
| Founded | 1921 |
| Location | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Address | 7128 Ada Boulevard Edmonton, Alberta T5B 4E4 |
Concordia University of Edmonton is a community of learning grounded in scholarship and academic freedom, preparing students to be independent thinkers, ethical leaders, and citizens for the common good.
Concordia University of Edmonton will be recognized nationally and internationally for its graduates’ knowledge, skill, integrity, and wisdom.
CUE C.A.R.E.S. is Concordia University of Edmonton’s integrated support system that addresses concerning behaviour, from poor academic performance to disruptive or escalating issues. It unifies several teams—Behavioural Support & Intervention, Gender-Based Violence Response, Domestic Violence Support, Early Alert, and Non-Academic Misconduct—into one coordinated, campus-wide program.
CUE offers comprehensive resources about student financial aid options. Start by exploring our scholarships and awards and estimating university costs. We also offer virtual or in-person appointments to assist students with completing student loan, grant, and other financial aid applications.
We have put together a great collection of resources to help you be an effective and successful student. These strategies, including some that are specific to online learning, cover a range of topics such as:
The project plans to address these issues by providing mentorship, networking, career and resilience-building opportunities to develop key skills, self-esteem, a sense of belonging, and ultimately improve career outcomes among a diverse group of Black students of African and Caribbean descent in post-secondary institutes across Edmonton.
Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE) has partnered with NorQuest College, Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area, and CUE’s Black Students Association, to develop Building Healthy Communities, a Black youth (18+) Students Mentorship and Resilience Project.
Entry requirements vary by program. Check the program page for requirements.
To be considered for the Faculty of Graduate Studies, all applicants must present the following minimum requirements:
English Language Requirements for Graduate Studies
Requirements vary by program. Check the specific program page for your program requirements.
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Beginning his career as an elementary school science teacher, Mr. Huehn transitioned to business when he joined Topco Oilsite Products Ltd., as their Technical Manager, after completing a BSc with a major in Chemistry at Queen’s University. Thanks to his unquenchable optimism and cheerful demeanour, he is a sought-after speaker and supporter in his field. He has served on a variety of industry and private corporate boards, including a member of the Modern Miracle Network, the former Chair of the Petroleum Services Association of Canada (PSAC), and as a Chair of the STARS and Spurs annual PSAC fundraiser. Mr. Huehn’s community spirit has also been recognized with the awarding of the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal and the Alberta Centennial Medal.
For a century, Concordia University of Edmonton has been part of a growing Edmonton and an important educational institution in the province of Alberta. The university began as the realization of a dream of German Lutheran immigrants who highly valued the worth of an education. With the help of Lutherans from the American based Missouri Synod, the current university was first established as a junior college in downtown Edmonton in 1921. In 1926 Concordia was built on Treaty 6 land, after purchase of the property in 1... read more
Since then, Concordia University of Edmonton has evolved to become one of the City of Edmonton’s best smaller universities and professional degree granting institutions. It is now recognized globally as a university committed to academic excellence in teaching and research, welcoming nearly 3,000 students annually from across Canada and from over 40 countries around the world.
1921 – Concordia College is founded by the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod to prepare young men for preaching and teaching ministries.
1939 – The college expands to include women and to offer general courses of study and an accredited high school program.
1967 – Concordia begins offering first-year university courses in affiliation with the University of Alberta.
1975 – Affiliation with the University of Alberta begins for second-year university courses.
1987 – Concordia becomes a degree-granting institution.
1991 – Formal affiliation with the University of Alberta ends by mutual agreement.
1995 – Concordia College changes its name to Concordia University College of Alberta to reflect its status as a degree-granting institution.
2015 – Concordia University College of Alberta becomes Concordia University of Edmonton.
2021 – Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE) turns 100!
Today, Concordia University of Edmonton offers over 45 majors and minors in the fields of Arts, Science and Management, along with After-Degree programs (in Education and Environmental Health), Masters Degrees, a Doctorate, and a suite of Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas in high demand areas.
