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Ranking

In addition to being named a “Top Tier” Regional University by U.S. News & World Report, Concordia University Irvine also moved up in ranking to 26th in the Best Value Schools category in the West.

Reputation

Concordia University Irvine is known for providing a challenging education with a global focus, rigorous core curriculum, and excellent international student services. Concordia is a private Christian liberal arts university, where students are encouraged to grow intellectually, ethically, and spiritually.

Results

Concordia’s network of international alumni are employed across a broad range of dynamic career fields.

Fei Gao

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Fei Gao was a starting player on the CUI women’s volleyball team and graduated with a degree in accounting. She works as a CPA in Irvine, CA. Fei was born in Qingdao, China.
Yota Kobayashi

Account Manager, Archer-Daniel Midland (ADM) Japan

After completing a business degree and MBA from Concordia, Yota now works as an account manager in the sales department for ADM, Japan, a global food ingredients company.
Santiago Rodriquez

Business Entrepreneur

Born in Medellin, Colombia, Santiago came to Concordia to study International Business and play water polo. He works for an insure-tech startup called Player’s Health in Minneapolis, MN.
Nokuhanya “Noka” Shabalala

Resident director, Themba Boarding School, South Africa

Noks served in campus ministry at CUI and graduated with a theology degree. As Resident Director at the Themba School, she is involved in campus and refugee ministry and spiritual care counseling.
Ivan Talancon

Contrabassist

Ivan grew up playing contrabass in his hometown of Tijuana, Mexico. After graduating with a music degree from Concordia, he has played in orchestras, symphonies, and other music projects around the globe.
Dr. Xa Xiong

Medical Doctor (MD); Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)

Dr. Xiong came to the US from Laos. He received his BA in Biology and Chemistry from Concordia. Dr. Xiong is American Family Medicine Board Certified and practices as a family physician in Stevens Points, Wisconsin.

Ranking, Reputation, and Results

International Students

Ranking

Reputation

Results

Fei Gao

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Yota Kobayashi

Account Manager, Archer-Daniel Midland (ADM) Japan

Santiago Rodriquez

Business Entrepreneur

Nokuhanya “Noka” Shabalala

Resident director, Themba Boarding School, South Africa

Ivan Talancon

Contrabassist

Dr. Xa Xiong

Medical Doctor (MD); Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)

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