Cape Breton University
Canada Sydney, Nova Scotia, CA
About
At Cape Breton University (CBU), students will quickly discover the effect they will have in the world. With one-of-a-kind programs, small class sizes and an energetic campus life, Cape Breton University will quickly become more than a university—it will become a home away from home!
Cape Breton University is as distinct as the island it’s named after. Cape Breton Island is an amazing backdrop for students' time at university. From the Bras D’or lakes to the stunning Cabot Trail, there’s a reason that Cape Breton Island is consistently voted one of the most beautiful islands in the world! Located in Sydney, Cape Breton University students will have plenty of opportunity to check out the natural beauty of the Island and be back with more than enough time for a night out with friends in the city.
In addition to degrees, Cape Breton University offers numerous certificates, diplomas, transfer programs and articulation agreements. At Cape Breton University, your future takes shape. Students will meet the people who will help them on their journey and develop the skills they need to make it happen. Cape Breton University is just the first step—the next step is all in students' hands!
Why Cape Breton University
- Location: CBU is nestled in the heart of Cape Breton Island in Sydney, Nova Scotia. As the second-largest city in Nova Scotia, it is said that Sydney is the best of both worlds, offering the amenities of a medium-sized, urban area with the safe and friendly atmosphere of a small town.
- Energetic Campus Life: Along with its great location, CBU is home to many of Canada’s most content students, which is why CBU has been consistently rated among the country’s highest for student satisfaction. We also have some of the highest academic achievers, with Nova Scotia’s highest percentage of students with high school averages of 95+.
- Campus Diversity: Life at CBU is one of opportunity, diversity and academic excellence. Receive a world-class education, while embracing adventure in a safe and academically challenging location. CBU is home to nearly 1,000 international students from more than 40 countries, including China, Saudi Arabia, Bermuda, Egypt, Russia, the Bahamas, Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, the United Kingdom, Germany, India and Bangladesh. CBU fosters an inclusive and diverse learning environment, where you will experience the best of Canada while making friends with people from around the globe.
- Distinctive Blend of Degree and Diploma Programs: Students at CBU are able to design an education ideally suited for success in the liberal arts, business, science and technology. Complimenting its leading academic programs, CBU offers a variety of activities to shape a well-rounded education. Whether students plan to study business, science, technology or the arts or, if they are determined to become a notable CEO, an innovative engineer or a famous novelist, CBU is undoubtedly the first step toward success. From nationally recognized sports teams, award-winning literary publications to world-renowned musicians, and unique theatre productions, students will find it all on this campus.
Features
Cooperative education (or co-operative education) and internships are methods of combining classroom-based education with practical work experience. A cooperative education experience ("co-op"), provides academic credit for structured job experience. Co-ops are full-time, paid or unpaid positions. Internships may be full-time or part-time, paid or unpaid positions.
Work While Studying
Cooperative education (or co-operative education) and internships are methods of combining classroom-based education with practical work experience. A cooperative education experience ("co-op"), provides academic credit for structured job experience. Co-ops are full-time, paid or unpaid positions. Internships may be full-time or part-time, paid or unpaid positions.
Work While Studying
See guidelines on working while studying here.
Even if students do NOT meet the minimum English requirement (IELTS or TOEFL), they still can get conditionally accepted in the program of their choice with the condition of completing ILAC's English program prior to starting their chosen program. Conditional admission is permitted through International Language Academy of Canada (ILAC) - Toronto, students must submit a separate ESL application to International Language Academy of Canada (ILAC) - Toronto and complete their ESL program there.
On-Campus Residence Accommodations
- Price range: $5000-$7880 per year
For more information, please see the school's information page here
Off-Campus Accommodations
Students wishing to live off-campus need to research availability on their own, and should arrive well before the start of term to do so.
For additional information and resources, please see here
HOMESTAY
There are a wide variety of homestay options available, and our partner schools do their best to match students and hosts according to their interests and preferences. All homestay accommodations have been inspected, and all adults in the home have completed a required criminal reference check.
Location
Institution Details
Founded
1951
DLI number
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Institution Type
public
Cost and Duration
$80.00 CAD
Application Fees
$18,000.14 CAD / Year
Gross Tuition Fees
Programs 11
Master of Business Administration - Community Economic Development
$21,154.00 CAD / First Year
Bachelor of Arts Community Studies - English
$18,090.00 CAD / Year
Bachelor of Arts Community Studies - Communication
$18,090.00 CAD / Year
Bachelor of Arts Community Studies - Applied Theatre
$18,090.00 CAD / Year
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
$18,090.00 CAD / Year
Bachelor of Arts - Mi'kmaq Studies
$18,090.00 CAD / Year
Bachelor of Arts - Folklore
$18,090.00 CAD / Year
Bachelor of Arts - English
$18,090.00 CAD / Year
Bachelor of Arts - History
$18,090.00 CAD / Year
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
$18,090.00 CAD / Year
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
$18,090.00 CAD / Year
