Concordia University of Edmonton

The welcoming Concordia University of Edmonton campus is located in a residential area overlooking the North Saskatchewan River valley, just minutes from Edmonton’s downtown. CUE offers more than 50 undergraduate majors, concentrations and minors, four master’s degrees, one doctorate, several after-degree programs, graduate and undergraduate certificates and diplomas, and continuing education programs. In recent years, the school has added several dual-degree programs, including two international options and a doctor of psychology program. An “open studies” stream is available for those who don’t want to declare a major in their first year. The Allan Wachowich Centre for Science, Research and Innovation houses labs, scientific community spaces and an Indigenous knowledge and research centre, as well as the Centre for Innovation and Applied Research, which helps student entrepreneurs launch their own businesses. The school’s newest building, Braaksma Hall, opened in late 2024 and houses offices, classrooms, labs and lecture halls. “Through high-impact learning opportunities, tailored pathways and meaningful, one-on-one mentorship, CUE aims to grow our student population, enhance our reputation and position ourselves as the university of choice in Alberta and beyond,” says president Tim Loreman. “I’m pleased to see our reputation growing as our successful alumni and students continue to be recognized nationally and internationally.”

Campus Buzz: A new 200-bed residence will open in early 2027, more than doubling on-campus housing capacity. Rooms will be dormitory style, and students will have access to shared kitchen spaces. 

Quick facts

Tuition (includes compulsory ancillary fees)
$11,292

Median Entering Grades
Arts: 72.6% | Science: 74.3% | Commerce: 72.1%

Student Body
Undergraduates: Full-time:  2,119 | Part-time: 64
Graduates: Full-time: 222 | Part-time: 12
International Students: First-year: 8.4% | Graduate: 57.86%

Housing Facts
Residence Spaces: 69 (for 2025, 100% of first-years who applied got a spot)
Cost of double room with meals: $9,280
Cost of single room with meals: $11,530
Cost of apartment-style: $5,000 to $7,250

Standout programs

Environmental Health: This program is one of only six in Canada that trains students to be environmental health officers or public health inspectors. The program includes a 12-week field placement. 
Information Technology: Students learn theoretical knowledge, technical skills and practical expertise to solve computing technology problems in any organization. Graduates can pursue a career in IT or pursue further studies at the graduate level. 
Management—Cybersecurity: Taught by experienced professionals, the curriculum includes security governance, assessment and testing, identity and access management, risk identification and analysis.