Concordia University of Edmonton is located in a residential area overlooking the North Saskatchewan River valley. The campus has a welcoming feel and is only minutes from Edmonton’s downtown. CUE offers bachelor’s degrees in arts, science, management, education and environmental health, as well as master’s degrees, graduate certificates and diplomas. In recent years, the school has added several dual-degree programs, including two international options and a doctor of psychology program.

Students say it’s easy to explore different disciplines and to switch to different programs; there is even an “open studies” stream 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. Construction is underway on a new academic building and student quad, which will house classrooms, labs, lecture theatres, offices and workshop spaces.

“Our ambition is to see Concordia University of Edmonton become Canada’s pre-eminent small university,” says president Tim Loreman. “We still have work to do to get there, but I’m pleased to see our reputation growing as our successful alumni and students continue to be recognized nationally and internationally for their knowledge, skill, integrity and wisdom.”