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Wise, Honorable & Cultivated

Concordia University Irvine prepares students for their vocations—their various callings in life. With an enrollment of over 4,300 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."

U.S. News & Wolrd Report: Best Colleges / Regional Universities in the West 2018

Member of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities

Member of the Concordia University System

Find Your Program

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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Graduate
Certificate
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Featured Programs

Master of Business Administration

Graduate

Master of Business Administration

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Graphic Design Major

Undergraduate

Graphic Design Major

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Pre-Nursing Minor

Undergraduate

Pre-Nursing Minor

Concordia University Irvine’s Pre-Nursing Minor, coupled with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology, will meet all the prerequisites for our Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program. This would allow students to earn their BA in Biology and apply to potentially complete their ABSN in as little as 5 years.
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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.

Ramon Contreras, MA ’04

Faith on the Border

Ramon Contreras, coordinator of Lutheran Border Concerns Ministries (LBCM) in San Diego, has established a unique partnership with his alma mater, hosting and training groups of CUI students annually as they build homes, serve at orphanages and worship in churches south of the border.
Scott ’15 and Ariana ’17

Of Love and Leadership

Scott Esswein ’15 and Ariana Sadeghipour ’17 not only met at CUI, but both served as ASCUI president during their time as students. This year they are getting married to make the political—er, personal partnership permanent.
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.
Rebecca Brandt '10

Fashion Philanthropist

"That Around-the-World leadership team was instrumental for me to dive into this with my heart and soul and future. I could talk for hours about how powerful that experience was for me."
Chris Richardson, MA '09

Igniting a Career

"Overall, the MCAA program allowed me to develop a true professional foundation in all the pertinent areas of being a coach, giving me a direct advantage over my peers who did not have that foundation."
Erika Lopez '16, MAED '17

Education Specialist

A Liberal Studies major, Erika found her calling in special education through Concordia’s teacher credential and MAED programs.
Henry Alonzo, MBA '09

The Business of Music

Henry used his CUI education to help him become one of the top promoters of Latin music in the country.
Dr. Caleb Karges '09

Award-Winning History Professor

An alumnus of the history department in which he now teaches, Dr. Karges received an award from the International Commission of Military History for his PhD dissertation.
Wesley Barnes '15

A Rising Star

From South Central Los Angeles to a career in New York City, Wesley found a strong sense of community, personal attention from faculty, and the ability to take theatre classes in his first year at CUI.
Jessica Parris '13

A Cheerleader for CUI Nursing

Jessica chose CUI's nursing program for its compassionate approach to patient care and its accelerated, work-friendly schedule. She enjoyed it so much that she now organizes alumni events and serves on the alumni board.
Paul Greive '07

Organic Farmer

"I had no plan ever to go into farming, but God opens certain doors for you and if you’re willing to walk through those, amazing things can happen.” Farmer and Owner of Primal Pastures
Aracely Alfaro

Nationally-Recognized Cafe Employee

A favorite among students, longtime cafeteria employee Aracely Alfaro earned the Excellent Service Award from Bon Appétit.
Christina Bristow

The Voice of a Jedi

"There was a time I never thought I’d make a living in music. Today, as a professional singer, my voice has been on a number of film soundtracks - Jumanji, the most recent…"

Upcoming Events

For home and away NCAA events, view the Athletics Calendar.

Aug

Memories in the Making

Friday, August 31, 2018 12:00 AM

John and Linda Friend Art Gallery

Sep

Parents' Day

Saturday, September 29, 2018 12:00 PM

Concordia University

Sep

CWO/Sinfonietta Parents’ Day concert

Saturday, September 29, 2018 4:00 PM

CU Center

Oct

MCAA Info Night

Monday, October 1, 2018 6:00 PM

Grimm Hall

Oct

Being Human in the Digital Age

Wednesday, October 3, 2018 10:30 AM

CU Center

More Events

Telling Our Story

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

November 01, 2017

Get in Touch

We invite you to schedule a visit! If you know the name of the staff or faculty member whom you are trying to contact, you can find his or her telephone number and email address in our staff directory.

Main Campus
1530 Concordia West
Irvine, CA 92612-3203

Spectrum Offices
15420 Laguna Canyon Road, Ste. 150
Irvine, CA 92612-3203

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

Main Phone: (949) 854-8002
Admissions - Undergraduate: admissions@cui.edu
Admissions - Graduate/Adult: gradadmissions@cui.edu
General Information: info@cui.edu

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Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)

Business Administration Major

Accounting

Accounting Minor

Theatre

Acting and Directing

Actuarial Science Program

American Studies Minor

Behavioral Sciences

Anthropology

Liberal Arts Major

Anthropology

Anthropology Minor

Art

Liberal Studies

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

Business Administration Major

Business Administration Major

Business Data Analytics

Business Minor

Chemistry

Chemical Research

Chemistry

Liberal Arts Major

Chemistry

Chemistry Minor

Liberal Studies

Child Development

Liberal Studies

Christ College

Christian Education Leadership Minor

Music

Church Music

Liberal Arts Major

Classical Languages

Classical Languages Minor

Coaching Minor

Music

Commercial Music

Communication Studies

Liberal Arts Major

Communication Studies

Communication Studies Minor

Music

Composition

Counseling Certificate

Liberal Arts Major

Creative Writing

Creative Writing Minor

Cross-cultural Ministry Center

Theatre

Design and Technical Production

Director of Christian Education Minor

Director of Parish Music Minor

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