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- Fully accredited programs. Concordia offers WSCUC-accredited bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and certificate programs designed to develop the whole person.
- On campus or online. Take classes on our beautiful Southern California campus or online, and learn in small, collaborative classes taught by Christian faculty mentors who bring their expertise to the classroom.
- Examine life’s toughest questions. Our nationally recognized Enduring Questions & Ideas curriculum will challenge you to explore life’s toughest questions and prepare you for all of your life’s callings.
- Grow in your faith. At Concordia, you have the option to attend chapel, Bible studies, mission trips, and more. Here, you have the freedom to explore the Christian faith and develop your own relationship with God.
Guided by Concordia’s Mission
Concordia University Irvine is Orange County’s premier Christian university and one of the founding institutions of higher education in Irvine, California. For 50 years, we have formed wise, honorable, and cultivated citizens through distinctive Lutheran education rooted in the Lutheran intellectual tradition and grounded in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Why Choose Concordia University Irvine?
- Private, nonprofit Christian university. Since 1976, Concordia has prepared students for lives of learning, service, and leadership through distinctive Lutheran education.
- Top tier. Top value. Concordia is ranked as a Top Tier regional university and one of the universities with the Best Value by U.S. News & World Report.
- Caring campus community. Our campus is located in a safe, gated community just 10 minutes from the beach and 20 minutes from Disneyland.
- Transformative partnerships. Concordia is a founding partner and the official education partner of OCVIBE and an official partner of the Anaheim Ducks and Honda Center, expanding opportunities beyond the Irvine campuses.
Our Accreditation
Recognized for Education at the Highest Standards
WSCUC
WASC Senior College and University Commission
CAHME
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
CACREP
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
CCNE
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
CTC
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
IACBE
International Accreditation Council for Business Education
“There is a reason that Concordia alumni stick around. People really care here. The people who work here are relentless in their pursuit of student success. While we are a relatively young campus, the legacy that you enter into as a Concordia student is one of hospitality, love, and Christian community.”
Jessica J. ’19