Experience Christian education that’s uniquely designed to develop the whole person — personally, professionally, and spiritually — at Concordia University Irvine.

Choose from over 60 career-relevant undergraduate and graduate programs offered on our beautiful Southern California campus or online. Learn in small, collaborative classes taught by Christian faculty. At Concordia, you have the option to attend Chapel, Bible studies, mission trips, and more. Here, you can explore the Christian faith and develop your own relationship with God.

Our “Enduring Questions & Ideas” curriculum will challenge you to explore life’s toughest questions and prepare you with the lifelong skills you need now and into the future. Develop the hard and soft skills needed to succeed in your life’s callings — plus the tools to adapt to the ever-changing workplace and world.

For nearly 50 years, we have prepared students for lives of learning, service, and leadership through distinctive Lutheran education. Today, we educate nearly 4,000 students on campus and online. Be part of a close, connected community that’s committed to your growth.

About Concordia University - Irvine

Concordia University Irvine prepares students for their vocations—their various callings in life. CUI offers undergraduate, graduate, and online bachelor's 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 Enduring Questions & Ideas (Q&I) Core program, and its Lutheran heritage that provides a thoughtful and caring Christian community that lives out the theology of "Grace Alone. Faith Alone."

Mission Statement

Concordia University Irvine, guided by the Great Commission of Christ Jesus and the Lutheran Confessions, empowers students through the liberal arts and professional studies for lives of learning, service and leadership.