Concordia University College of Alberta

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Located in Edmonton, Canada, Concordia University College of Alberta—now officially known simply as Concordia University of Edmonton—is renowned for its intimate liberal arts and sciences education rooted in a tight-knit campus community. Its strongest academic offerings span undergraduate programs in education, management, and arts alongside specialized science degrees like environmental public health. For international students, the institution provides a highly personalized learning environment with smaller class sizes that foster direct engagement with professors, complemented by a dedicated International Office that offers comprehensive immigration advising, orientation events, and transition support. A distinctive characteristic of the university is its historical heritage as a foundational higher education provider in the region, seamlessly blending rigorous academics with values of ethics and social responsibility. All regular degree programs are taught in English, making it an accessible and welcoming destination for students from around the globe seeking a Canadian university experience.

Background

Concordia University of Edmonton, is a publicly funded independent academic institution in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; accredited under the Alberta Post-secondary Learning Act. Concordia offers arts, science, and management undergraduate degree programs, as well as graduate degree programs in education, information technology, information security, and psychology. Concordia is primarily funded by tuition and fees, and as of 2025, receives nearly one third of its funding from the government of Alberta.

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