Concordia University of Edmonton

What Concordia University of Edmonton does

Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE) is a public post-secondary institution located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 1907 as Concordia College, it gained full university status in 2007 under Alberta's Post-Secondary Learning Act. The university operates five faculties — Arts, Science, Management, Education, and Graduate Studies — delivering 45+ majors and minors to undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, after-degree, and continuing education students, with an average first-year class size of 30 students and a reported 94% graduate employment rate.

CUE's product surface extends beyond traditional degrees into Open Studies, blended/online delivery, and a Continuing Education portfolio delivered through the Office of Extension & Culture, which includes Full Stack Development, Machine Learning & AI, and Cybersecurity bootcamps. The university operates the Allan Wachowich Centre for Science, Research, and Innovation, which houses a Simulation Lab (S-Lab) that uses Augmented Reality to simulate professional practice scenarios. Standard educational technology includes Moodle as the LMS and an Online Services portal; no proprietary AI/ML systems, APIs, or developer platforms were disclosed. The BMO Centre for Innovation & Applied Research (BMO-CIAR) and the Indigenous Knowledge & Research Centre (IKRC) anchor applied research activity.

CUE is governed under Alberta's Post-Secondary Learning Act with its own Board of Governors, General Faculties Council, and University Secretariat. It is not publicly traded and is funded through a mix of provincial government grants, tuition and fees, and private donations. International enrollment is supported through partnerships including a 1+2+1 Dual Degrees Program with Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU), Erasmus+ exchanges, the OWL Consortium, and the Canadian Brazil Business Council's Western Canada Brazil Hub. AACSB Business Education Alliance membership and Universities Canada affiliation provide industry-level credibility. The institution employs approximately 481 people and serves domestic and international students primarily in-person in Edmonton, with growing online and blended delivery reach.

Name

Concordia University of Edmonton

Legal name

Concordia University of Edmonton

Website

https://concordia.ab.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Concordia University of Edmonton is a public university in Edmonton, Alberta offering undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs across five faculties, serving primarily domestic and international students through on-campus, blended, and online delivery with an Applied Research focus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA), Professional & Applied Skills Noncredit Certificates (Non-licensure) (EDAAAEAD), Dual/Joint Degree Programs (International) (EDAIABAD)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Continuing education bootcamps
• Professional testing centre

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Concordia University of Edmonton is a public post-secondary institution offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs across five faculties (Arts, Science, Management, Education, Graduate Studies), with 45+ majors and minors, Open Studies enrollment, blended/online delivery options, continuing education bootcamps in technology fields, and an AR-based Simulation Lab for applied professional training. The university serves primarily individual students seeking degrees and professional credentials, supplemented by international dual-degree partnerships and standardized testing services.

Product overview

Concordia University of Edmonton operates as a comprehensive post-secondary institution offering a portfolio of educational products and services. The core offerings include traditional undergraduate and graduate degree programs across five faculties (Arts, Science, Management, Education, and Graduate Studies), supplemented by flexible Open Studies and blended delivery options. The university provides professional development through Continuing Education bootcamps in technology fields (Full Stack Development, Machine Learning & AI, Cybersecurity) and maintains specialized facilities like the Simulation Lab using Augmented Reality. Student support services, international programs, and a Testing Centre round out the service ecosystem. The institution is part of Alberta's educational landscape and holds AACSB Business Education Alliance membership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Degree Programs (Undergraduate & Graduate) On-campus bachelor, graduate, and doctoral degree programs across five faculties (Arts, Science, Management, Education, Graduate Studies), with 45+ majors and minors, designed for students seeking traditional post-secondary credentials with small class sizes averaging 30 students.
• Continuing Education & Professional Bootcamps Short-term professional development programs offered through the Office of Extension & Culture, including Full Stack Development Bootcamp, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Bootcamp, and Fundamentals of Cybersecurity, for working professionals and adult learners seeking technology skills.
• Open Studies Flexible course enrollment option allowing students to take individual university courses without committing to a full degree program, with credit pathways to formal degree completion.
• Blended Delivery Programs Hybrid learning programs combining online and in-person instruction, providing flexible educational pathways for students who cannot attend traditional on-campus classes.
• International Programs (including 1+2+1 Dual Degrees) Study abroad opportunities, exchange programs, international student supports, and the 1+2+1 Dual Degrees Program on Management with Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU), allowing students to earn degrees from both institutions.
• Simulation Lab (S-Lab) Augmented Reality (AR) training facility in the Allan Wachowich Centre for Science, Research, and Innovation, simulating real-world scenarios for professional practice across sectors including oil and gas, construction, and public health.
• Testing Centre Official testing center for standardized exams including CAEL, CELPIP, IELTS, Goethe-Institut German exams, and HSK Chinese proficiency tests, available to internal students and external test-takers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% graduate employment rate
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Canadian Brazil Business Council (CCBC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2022Joint initiative to create the Western Canada Brazil Hub, focusing on enhancing and strengthening economic exchange between Brazil and Western Canada.
• Alberta Health ServicesminorOthersListed as a friend (professional organization) of the Interdisciplinary Research Cluster on Wellness.
• Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)minorOthersListed as a friend (professional organization) of the Interdisciplinary Research Cluster on Wellness.
• Heart & Stroke Foundation of CanadaminorOthersListed as a friend (professional organization) of the Interdisciplinary Research Cluster on Wellness.
• Human Nutrition Research Unit (University of Alberta)minorOthersListed as a friend (professional organization) of the Interdisciplinary Research Cluster on Wellness.
• Physical & Health Education (PHE) CanadaminorOthersListed as a friend (professional organization) of the Interdisciplinary Research Cluster on Wellness.
• Birmingham Centre for Philosophy of Religion, University of BirminghamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution of the Research Cluster on Christian Philosophy & Theology.
• BMO (Bank of Montreal)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBMO Centre for Innovation & Applied Research (BMO-CIAR) - named research hub focused on applied research and innovation.
• Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Business School (IBS) at BFSU hosts the 1+2+1 Dual Degrees Program on Management, allowing CUE students to complete degrees from both institutions.
• Erasmus+coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Union program for education, youth, and sport, enabling student and faculty exchanges.
• OWL ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnerships and projects consortium for educational collaboration.
• Sawridge First NationminorOthersIndigenous partnership contributor to the Annual Round Dance ceremony and Indigenous engagement initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CUEdmonton
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ConcordiaEdmonton
• Facebookfacebook.com/CUEdmonton
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/concordia-university-of-edmonton
• Instagraminstagram.com/cuedmonton

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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