Concordia University Chicago

Take Your Talent To The Stage

Access professional theater training near Chicago

Take Your Talent To The Stage

CUC's Theater Department focuses on the Chicago storefront method, and every participant becomes conversant in all aspects of theater.

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Complete Your Application File

Complete Your Application

CUC’s undergraduate admission application for Fall 2020 is open – apply online today.

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CIT 2020

CUC Hosts 69th Concordia Invitational Tournament

Join the Concordia-Chicago Cougars in a weekend of competition as it hosts the latest chapter of the historic CIT basketball tournament.

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CUC Online Degree Programs Climb In Rankings

U.S. News & World Report 2020 Rankings

Concordia University Chicago has been nationally recognized as a leader in online education, making the lists for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs, Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans, Best Online MBA Programs and Best Online Graduate Education Programs.

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Concordia University Chicago

As a university rooted in the Lutheran tradition, Concordia-Chicago is one of the most affordable Christian liberal arts-based universities in the Midwest. We prepare our students academically, intellectually, practically and ethically for a meaningful career and life.

1967

first computer center opens on campus

100+

areas of undergraduate, graduate and doctoral study

45+

different student clubs and organizations

miles from downtown Chicago

Inspiring Faith, Learning and Leadership

Faith and Ministry

As a Christian institution in the Lutheran tradition, CUC cultivates within our students the desire to seek a greater meaning in their lives.

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Joint Nursing Degree Program

A nursing degree from CUC and Resurrection University prepares you to help others, change lives and make a difference in a successful nursing career.

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MBA On Campus or Online

Imagine Yourself among the top business leaders and educators in the nation. CUC can help you achieve your professional goals with an MBA focused on ethical leadership in a global business community.

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Classical Liberal Studies

Classical Liberal Studies students are challenged to make connections between history and modernity. Rigorous study applies classical concepts in a contemporary setting to address the needs of the 21st century church and world.

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Athletics

Concordia-Chicago is a member of the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference along with 11 other private colleges and universities in Illinois and Wisconsin.

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Doctoral Programs in Leadership

Earn a specialized degree and prepare to succeed in a leadership role in your organization or entrepreneurial venture.

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Chicago and Beyond

Our location--only miles away from one of the nation's most vibrant cities--gives our students access to a diverse array of opportunities. Concordia-Chicago's reach extends beyond our campus in River Forest, IL. Our students broaden their studies through partnerships across the U.S. and overseas. And with our growing online programs, it's possible to earn a CUC degree from just about anywhere.