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Concordia University College of Alberta

7128 Ada Boulevard NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5B 4E4
Telephone: 780-479-8481
Toll-free: 1-866-479-5200 (North America)

President: Dr. Gerald Krispin

Profile

Established in 1921 with the original mandate to prepare young men for the teaching and preaching ministries in the Lutheran church, Concordia University College of Alberta has grown to become a degree-granting institution, offering 27 baccalaureate degree programs in arts, education, environment health, management, and science, as well as master’s degrees in information systems security management and biblical and Christian studies. Remaining loyal to its original mandate, Concordia continues to offer church work programs.

Our faculty are committed to excellence in teaching and research. With a student population of approximately 1,700, students enjoy smaller classes and greater access to their professors. Class sizes encourage participation and dialogue with peers and professors which ultimately leads to a more engaging and relevant education. Designed in the liberal arts tradition, our programs focus on developing students’ critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and communication skills.

At Concordia, student life offers a rich and fulfilling experience. We are dedicated to developing a student intellectually, socially, physically and spiritually. Through the Concordia community, students have many opportunities to get involved in a wide range of extracurricular activities including student clubs and associations, music, drama and athletics.

The heart of Concordia is our commitment to the Christian faith; we believe that the Christian perspective brings depth to the campus experience. Students and faculty come from a diverse ethnic backgrounds and faith traditions which results in a richer learning experience as students benefit from a variety of viewpoints in class and on campus.

Concordia’s Highlands Campus, overlooking the beautiful river valley, offers the advantage of a close-knit university campus set in the heart of one of Canada’s largest and most vibrant cities – Edmonton. The city offers a high quality of life amid an abundance of arts, professional sports, and entertainment events as well as parks that form an extensive network for hiking, biking, jogging and cross-country skiing.     

History
Year of foundation: 1921

Student fees

Canadian student fees  2008 - 2009 *
Undergraduate ** tuition fees: $6,280
Graduate tuition fees: $8,460

International student fees  2008 - 2009 *
Undergraduate ** tuition fees: $9,340
Graduate tuition fees: $11,520

* Source: Concordia University College of Alberta
** Fees for general programs in arts.

Note: In addition to tuition fees, universities generally charge fees for goods and services supplied to students. This includes areas such as student associations, sports and health. These additional fees vary widely per university and per student and can run from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. Check with the university for details.

Student enrolment

2008 preliminary fall enrolment *
Full-time (undergraduates): 1,354
Full-time (graduates): 25
Part-time (undergraduates): 232
Part-time (graduates): 7

* Source: Concordia University College of Alberta

Programs and degrees

Note: The program information is compiled by AUCC staff in cooperation with staff at member institutions. The programs are classified according to the Classification of Instructional Programs 2000. To search for the programs offered by this institution, please consult the Directory of Canadian Universities’ programs database online at http://www.aucc.ca/can_uni/search/index_e.html.

Student facilities and services

Personal support services
Concordia provides a number of personal support services to assist students along their educational journey. Our counselling department offer students personal, family and crisis counselling services as well as workshops on academic, emotional and psychological well-being. Residence life programming provides on-campus students opportunities to build community and nurture development in the social, physical, and spiritual aspects of their lives. Spiritual counselling and ministry is also available to students through our campus chaplain. Other supports include services for aboriginal students and students with disabilities.         

Academic support services
Students have access to host of academic supports that are designed to assist students in achieving their educational and career goals. Academic supports include academic, career, and financial advising, a career resource centre, a writing centre, academic strategist, learning accommodation services for student with disabilities, and peer tutoring.   

First-year student programs
A student orientation program is offered at the beginning of each academic semester (September and January) for new students. In addition, student success workshops are available to assist students with the transition to university life, including examination preparation, time management, library orientation, and writing and research skills. Students considering Concordia for their university education may choose to participate in Concordia’s campus experience program, CU@Concordia! Other opportunities include our spring and fall open houses and informal campus tours.  

Housing
On-campus: Concordia offers a total of 90 residence spaces for single students. Although both the male-only and female-only traditional-style residences are comprised of double rooms, single rooms may be available for an additional cost. Resident students must subscribe to one of two meal plans. Most first-year students applying for residence are guaranteed a room provided they submit their application before the deadline. Annual costs: room and board, $4,970 - $5,910.

Off-campus: Rooms only, $400 - $600/month; room and board, $750+/month; apartment, $800+/ month. Accommodation generally available within walking distance. For more information, contact the Office of Student Affairs at 780-479-9241.

Student assistance
Undergraduate/Graduate: In 2007-2008, Concordia students received in excess of $1,000,000 in scholarships and bursaries, ranging in value from $250 to $5,000. Scholarships and bursaries are typically offered to students who have completed at least one term at the university. Awards are given for academic achievement, as well as athletic and leadership ability and campus and community service. In addition, travel bursaries are available for students affiliated with Lutheran Church--Canada.

Undergraduate: Concordia’s entrance scholarship program rewards high-achieving students who are entering their first year of university study in an arts, management, or science degree program direct from high school. The program guarantees a scholarship for students with a 75 percent or higher admission average. Scholarships range in value from $1,000 to $3,750 per academic year according to final admission averages and are renewable for a maximum of four years, or the completion of the first degree (maximum of $4,000 to $15,000). The competitive President’s Leadership Scholarship valued at $30,000 and transfer student scholarships are also available. For more information, please contact the Admissions and Financial Aid Office or visit www.concordiarewards.ca.

University research

Concordia’s strategic research plan focuses on four themes that reflect the institution’s commitment to students and their roles in society: pedagogy and the scholarship of learning and teaching, ethics and social responsibility, natural and physical sciences, and Biblical and Christian studies. These themes reflect the work currently being conducted by our researchers in areas such as globalization and transnational relationships, human rights and gender issues, social responsibility and citizen action, environmental health, information systems security, pure and applied mathematics, computing science, applied ecological research, molecular investigations into health and disease, applied chemistry research, Biblical studies, and religion and the arts.

Concordia proposes to position Canada Research Chairs in each of the four research areas, thereby adding to existing strengths and enriching the research opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students. Three of the research areas will be supported by research institutes currently under development: the Center of Learning and Teaching, the Center for Public Sector Research, and the Center for the Study of Religion and the Arts.

International education

International students represent over 20 different countries including Brazil, Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Kenya, Philippines, and Sweden. Concordia maintains partnerships with universities around the world to offer students the opportunity for an international learning experience. Academic and educational exchange agreements include Carl von Ossietzky Universität – Oldenburg (Germany), Jerusalem University College (Israel), and Universität Hamburg (Germany). Concordia is also a member of the Lutheran Educational Conference of North America, a consortium of more than 40 church-related colleges and universities.