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Wise, Honorable & Cultivated

Concordia University Irvine prepares students for their vocations—their various callings in life. With an enrollment of nearly 4,000 students, CUI offers bachelors', masters', and doctoral degrees in a beautiful Southern California location, with online and regional cohort options. Concordia’s undergraduate program is distinctive among universities in California because of its nationally recognized core curriculum, Enduring Questions & Ideas, and its Lutheran heritage that provides a thoughtful and caring Christian community that lives out the theology of "Grace Alone. Faith Alone."

Member of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities

Member of the Concordia University System

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Who do you want to be? The subject you choose to pursue in your studies here at Concordia will shape you as a person. We are dedicated to graduating student leaders who are wise, honorable, and cultivated citizens. Explore our majors, minors, masters', doctoral, certificate, and online degrees and programs here.

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Six Schools, One Mission

We Are Concordia

At Concordia Irvine we are dedicated not only to fostering a love for lifelong learning, but to shaping a coherent and comprehensive view of the world, of humanity, and of the God who created and redeemed both. We foster an intellectual pursuit of that which is true, a moral commitment to that which is good, and an aesthetic appreciation of that which is beautiful.

Dr. Reyes Gauna, Ed.D. ’18

From Orchards to Educational Leadership

CUI alum Reyes Gauna shares the story of his journey from working in the orchards near Lodi to being a public school district superintendent.
CUI Nursing Students & Alums

Finding Ways to Help

CUI nursing students heard from CUI nursing program alumni on the frontlines about various needs and began organizing to help from their homes
Stephanie Woods BSN '17

Frontline Nursing

CUI alumna Stephanie Woods talks about nursing on the frontlines throughout the COVID-19 crisis and response.
Hannah Hopkins ’20 & Anna Chao ’21

Serving in COVID-19 Test Labs

Two Biology majors were recruited to travel to the University of Washington to help process COVID-19 tests.
Miseker Abate '13

Treating Body & Soul

Miseker Abate immigrated with her family and theologian father from Ethiopia to Irvine and joined the CUI family. With a medical degree from UC Irvine and a master’s degree from Harvard, she now heads to Cornell for her surgical residency and plans for expanding medical access in Africa.
President Michael Thomas, Ph.D.

Journey to the Presidency

In January, Dr. Thomas became the fifth president of Concordia University Irvine, bringing to the job a relentless curiosity, gregariousness, and a love for listening and teaching.
Brandon Li

A Gathering to Faith

I rarely get butterflies before singing in front of people, but standing below the platform at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a team of singers and musicians from Concordia Irvine and elsewhere, my stomach buzzed with nerves. Then, a voice came through our in-ear monitors. “Go! You guys are up."
Mary Desmond

Influencing for Good

Mary Desmond, a former American Idol contestant and current social media influencer, came to CUI to gain skills for a lifelong career in music.
John Gallegos

Two-Time War Vet, First Time Student

John Gallegos, a student in CUI’s degree completion program, brings a lifetime of experiences to the classroom as a two-time war veteran, retired professional bull rider and former bodyguard for Dick Cheney. Today he works in the field of environmental health and safety in the oil and gas transportation industry, and is pursuing a Concordia degree to help him start a business to train people for on-the-job safety.
Grace Chong '15

Preparation for a PhD

Grace launched into a PhD research program from her undergraduate training at Concordia, and today is flourishing in her doctoral studies in molecular biology at USC.

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Transfer Counseling Session

Fri, Apr 16, 2021 10:00 AM

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Online Bachelor's Degree Information Night- Business Administration & Leadership

Tue, Apr 20, 2021 6:00 PM

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Gala of Stars

Apr 24, 2021 - May 01, 2021

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Master's in Coaching & Athletics Administration Info Night

Mon, Apr 26, 2021 5:30 PM

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Teacher Credential Program Info Night

Thu, Apr 29, 2021 6:00 PM

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Telling Our Story

Preparing for the Fall 2021 Semester

February 25, 2021
CUI Exceeds Comprehensive Campaign Goal Topping $100 Million

January 25, 2021
CUI Mourns the Loss of One of Our Students

January 15, 2021
Campus Update for the New Semester

January 13, 2021
A Response to the Events of January 6, 2021

January 07, 2021
Concordia University Irvine to Air Christmas Concerts 2020 on Public Television

November 19, 2020
Health Programs Combine Into One School

November 01, 2020
Concordia University Irvine Ranks as a "Best College" Again in 2021 Listing

September 17, 2020
Owen Duncan '20 Named Winner of National Composition Contest

September 01, 2020
CUI’s Fall 2020 Undergraduate Semester Is About to Begin

August 25, 2020
Dr. Ray Halm, Concordia's Second President, Called to Glory

August 05, 2020
New School of Health and Human Sciences Launches for Fall 2020

August 03, 2020
CUI Announces Rosenthal as new Director of Athletics

June 23, 2020
Multiple Eagles Agree to Sign with MLB Teams

June 14, 2020
A Message from President Michael A. Thomas on Racism and Sin

May 31, 2020
CUI Partners with LCMS Northwest District on CU-Portland Employee Assistance Fund

April 28, 2020
Concordia University Irvine's New WSDG-Designed Recording Studio Teaching Complex

April 03, 2020
Statement About Concordia University-Portland Closure

February 10, 2020
Concordia University Irvine's Master of Healthcare Administration Degree Program Receives Candidate Status from CAHME

January 27, 2020
Concordia University Irvine Honors Co-Founder With The Dedication of International Center

January 17, 2020
Concordia University Irvine Names New Dean of the School of Business and Economics

January 14, 2020
Concordia University Irvine Celebrates Grand Opening of Music, Worship, & Theology Building

October 13, 2019
Concordia University Irvine Reaches Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Designation

September 30, 2019
Concordia University Irvine Moves Up in Top 40 Spot in College Rankings

September 11, 2019
Concordia University Irvine's Master's Counseling Program Earns National Accreditation

September 03, 2019
Concordia University Irvine's Music Department Earns National Accreditation for First Time

August 12, 2019
Concordia University Irvine Names New Dean of the School of Education

July 22, 2019
In Remembrance of the 75th Anniversary of D-Day

May 31, 2019
New Prayer Garden Dedicated in Irvine

May 22, 2019
California 45th District U.S. Representative Katie Porter Visits Concordia University Irvine

May 20, 2019
English Professor Kerri Tom Chosen to Participate in Seminar on Ancient Greece

May 15, 2019
CUI Welcomes Two New Deans

May 13, 2019
Q & I Examined in Prestigious Journal

May 13, 2019
Softball Coach Rosenthal Earns 500th Career Win

April 17, 2019
Debate Team Does it Again!

March 28, 2019
"I & You" Invited to Perform at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival

February 15, 2019
Veterans Director Chosen for Prestigious Award

January 30, 2019
Grant Supports Women of Faith in Science

January 29, 2019
Leaders Named for New Centers

January 29, 2019
Japan Exchange Program Deepens Relational Aspect

January 16, 2019
$10,000 Grant Awarded to Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution in Orange County

January 14, 2019
CUI Announces Its Largest Comprehensive Campaign

October 23, 2018
CUI Moves into Top 40 Spot in College Rankings

September 10, 2018
School of Business at Concordia University Irvine Appoints New Professors

June 28, 2018
Kern Family Foundation Grants Establish Two New Centers At Concordia University Irvine

June 18, 2018
Softball Season Comes to a Close at West Regional

May 12, 2018
Message to the Concordia University Irvine Community Regarding the Presidential Search Process

May 04, 2018
2018 Academic Showcase: Winners Announced

April 30, 2018
Study Reveals Economic Impact of Christian Universities

April 06, 2018
Documenting a Civil Rights Legend

February 01, 2018
CUI Partners to Establish First Observatory in a National Park

February 01, 2018
Matthew Hansen of Orange receives 2018 Alumni Distinguished Service Award

February 01, 2018
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Earns National Accreditation

November 27, 2017
CUI Officially Launches New Veterans Center Honoring Fallen Alumnus Staff Sgt. Matthew Thompson

November 13, 2017
Mural with Lutheran Roots Finds a New Home on Campus

October 01, 2017

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1530 Concordia West
Irvine, CA 92612-3203

Nursing Park Place Campus
3337 Michelson, Ste. 650
Irvine, CA 92612

Main Phone: (949) 854-8002
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Find Your Program

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)

Business Administration Major

Accounting

Accounting Minor

Theatre Major

Acting and Directing

Actuarial Science Program

American Studies Minor

Behavioral Sciences

Anthropology

Liberal Arts Major

Anthropology

Anthropology Minor

Art

Liberal Studies Major

Art

Liberal Arts Major

Art

Art Minor

Behavioral Sciences

Liberal Arts Major

Behavioral Sciences

Behavioral Sciences Minor

Liberal Arts Major

Biblical Languages

Biblical Languages Minor

Liberal Arts Major

Biblical Studies

Biblical Studies Minor

Liberal Arts Major

Biology

Biology Minor

Biology: Bachelor of Arts Degree

Biology: Bachelor of Science Degree

Business Administration Major

Business Administration Major

Business Data Analytics

Business Administration Major

Business Economics

Business Minor

Chemistry Major

Chemical Research

Liberal Arts Major

Chemistry

Chemistry Major

Chemistry Minor

Liberal Studies Major

Child Development

Children's Ministry Minor

Liberal Studies Major

Christ College

Christian Education Leadership Minor

Music Major

Church Music

Classical Education Minor

Liberal Arts Major

Classical Languages

Classical Languages Minor

Coaching Minor

Music Major

Commercial Music

Liberal Arts Major

Communication Studies

Communication Studies

Communication Studies Minor

Competence & Character Growth Model Certificate

Music Major

Composition

Computer Science Major

Computer Science Minor

Liberal Arts Major

Creative Writing

Creative Writing Minor

Cross-cultural Ministry Center

Concordia
University Irvine

$100 Million Raised!
Largest Campaign in University History