Cape Breton University
Sydney,Nova Scotia | Public University | Established 1951
About us
Cape Breton University (CBU) is a primarily undergraduate public co-educational university in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is the only postsecondary degree-granting institution on Cape Breton Island and within the Cape Breton Regional Municipality. The university is enabled by the Cape Breton University Act passed by the Nova Scotia House of Assembly. CBU was formerly facilitated by the University College of Cape Breton Act (amended). On May 27, 1995, the Coat of Arms of the University College of Cape Breton was registered with the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
More than 5,500 full-time and part-time students from local, regional, and national locations attend Cape Breton University. CBU also serves as the academic home to over 2,000 international students from over 50 nations. Since 2018, Cape Breton University has been ranked 19th in MacLean's Primarily Undergraduate university rankings, and 46th in its reputational survey for 2021. In 2011, CBU was a small comprehensive university with over $3 million in externally sponsored research and over 65 students working as researchers. In a poll of student satisfaction conducted in 2021, the university came in sixth overall. CBU awards nine main admission scholarships based on a student's high school average.
Students with a 90 percent average or higher are eligible for scholarships ranging from $10,000 (Orpha Thayer-Scott) to $24,000 (Chancellor's) over a four-year period. There are also other entrance scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,000 a year.
Courses
FilterUniversity Diploma - Chemical Engineering - Transfer to Dalhousie University Bachelor of Engineering
University Diploma - Material Engineering - Transfer to Dalhousie University Bachelor of Engineering
Fees
| Courses | Duration | 1st Year Tuition Fees |
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| Bachelor of Science - Mathematics (Optional Co-op) | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Arts - Psychology (Optional Co-op) | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology (Optional Co-op) | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Arts - History (Optional Co-op) | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Arts - Communication (Optional Co-op) | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy (Optional Co-op) | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Arts - Political Science (Optional Co-op) | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management (3 year bachelor's degree) | 3 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting (Optional Co-op) | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing (Optional Co-op) | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration - Economics (Optional Co-op) | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance (Optional Co-op) | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration - Legal Studies (Optional Co-op) | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resources (Optional Co-op) | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Health Sciences - Public Health (Optional Co-op) | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Science - Nursing (3 year bachelor's degree) | 3 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Environmental Studies (3 year bachelor's degree) | 3 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Instrumentation, Electronics and Controls (Optional Co-op) (3 year bachelor's degree) | 3 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Petroleum (Optional Co-op) (3 year bachelor's degree) | 3 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Science - Biology (Optional Co-op) | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Science - Chemistry (Optional Co-op) | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| University Diploma - Chemical Engineering - Transfer to Dalhousie University Bachelor of Engineering | 2 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| University Diploma - Civil Engineering - Transfer to Dalhousie University Bachelor of Engineering | 2 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| University Diploma - Environmental Engineering - Transfer to Dalhousie University Bachelor of Engineering | 2 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| University Diploma - Electrical and Computer Engineering - Transfer to Dalhousie University Bachelor of Engineering | 2 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| University Diploma - Industrial Engineering - Transfer to Dalhousie University Bachelor of Engineering | 2 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| University Diploma - Mechanical Engineering - Transfer to Dalhousie University Bachelor of Engineering | 2 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| University Diploma - Mineral Resources Engineering - Transfer to Dalhousie University Bachelor of Engineering | 2 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Master of Business Administration - Community Economic Development | 1 Year | CAD 37,056 |
| Post Baccalaureate Diploma - Business Management | 2 Year | CAD 15,052 |
| Post Baccalaureate Diploma - Supply Chain Management | 2 Year | CAD 15,052 |
| Bachelor of Arts (Optional Co-op) (3 year bachelor's degree) | 3 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Arts - English (Optional Co-op) | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Arts - Folklore (Optional Co-op) | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics (Optional Co-op) | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Arts - Mi'kmaq Studies (Optional Co-op) | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Arts - Sociology (Optional Co-op) | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Arts and Science - Environment (Optional Co-op) | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Arts Community Studies (Optional Co-op) (3 year bachelor's degree) | 3 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Arts Community Studies - Applied Theatre (Optional Co-op) | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Arts Community Studies - Anthropology (Optional Co-op) | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Arts Community Studies - Communication (Optional Co-op) | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Arts Community Studies - English (Optional Co-op) | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Arts Community Studies - Folklore (Optional Co-op) | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Arts Community Studies - History (Optional Co-op) | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Arts Community Studies - Mathematics (Optional Co-op) | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Arts Community Studies - Mi'kmaq Studies (Optional Co-op) | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Arts Community Studies - Philosophy (Optional Co-op) | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Arts Community Studies - Political Science (Optional Co-op) | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Arts Community Studies - Psychology (Optional Co-op) | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Arts Community Studies - Sociology (Optional Co-op) | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Arts Community Studies - Sport and Physical Activity Leadership (Optional Co-op) | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration - Supply Chain Management (Optional Co-op) | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Arts Community Studies - Music (Optional Co-op) | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Emergency Management - Health Emergency Management | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Emergency Management (3 year Bachelor's degree) | 3 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| University Diploma - Material Engineering - Transfer to Dalhousie University Bachelor of Engineering | 2 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Post Diploma Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Environmental Studies | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Post Diploma Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Petroleum | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Post Diploma Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Instrumentation, Electronics and Controls | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Post Diploma Bachelor of Health Sciences - Public Health | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Science (Optional Co-op) (3 year bachelor's degree) | 3 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Science - Psychology (Optional Co-op) | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Transfer Program - undergraduate pathway - Bachelor of Science - Nutrition | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| University Diploma - Public Administration and Management (Optional Co-op) | 2 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Post Baccalaureate Diploma - Business Analytics | 2 Year | CAD 15,052 |
| Bachelor of Education - Elementary | 1.4 Year | CAD 25,665 |
| Bachelor of Education - Intermediate/Secondary | 1.4 Year | CAD 25,665 |
| Master of Business Administration - Community Economic Development (Mandarin Bilingual Program) | 2 Year | CAD 39,096 |
| For Conditional Admission to Cape Breton University: University Pathway - Intensive English Program (30 lessons/week) through ILAC - Toronto | 1.2 Year | CAD 10,720 |
| Bachelor of Science - Nursing (2 year advanced standing) | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Chemical (3 year bachelor's degree) | 3 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Post Diploma Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Chemical | 4 Year | CAD 16,080 |
| Post Baccalaureate Diploma - Health Care Management | 2 Year | CAD 15,052 |
Admission Requirements
| Documents |
Visa application form Original valid passport with photocopy of biodata page Use of representative Form (IMM 5476) Police Clearance Certificates and Medical Reports Academic Certificates Proof of Funds Official letter of acceptance from a Canadian university, college, or Technical Institute College/University Fees Payment Receipt G.I.C Payment Receipt or Education Loan Acceptance Letter Statement of Purpose Other relevant certificates |
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| Intake Season & Deadlines | There are three intakes in Canada, Fall Intake, in the month of September Winter Intake, in the month of January Summer Intake, in the month of May |
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Location
| University City | Sydney,Nova Scotia |
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| Size of city | Largest |
| Population of City | 4,991,654 |
| Wikipedia Link | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Breton_University |
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