- Profile
- Program
- Requirement
Cape Breton University is an Atlantic Canadian post-secondary education leader with a growing national and international focus. A dynamic and young university, Cape Breton U focuses on quality academic and research excellence, student services, a vibrant campus life, and technology tools to support undergraduate education. Cape Breton U is known for the best of applied learning. Currently home to 3,700 students, our University vision of post-secondary education allows students to pursue dynamic fields of study, both on campus and through distance education, and to design a university education ideally suited for success in the liberal arts, business, science, and technology. Cape Breton U offers our diverse learner population a broad range of degree, diploma, certificate, and skills development training options in an integrated learning environment.
Cape Breton University is located between Sydney and Glace Bay in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, the second largest urban centre in Nova Scotia (population 120,000). Popularly known as 'Nova Scotia's Masterpiece', Cape Breton is one of the world's premier tourist destinations and was recently ranked #2 in the world by National Geographic Traveller Magazine. An island of magnificent rugged scenery, it is occupied by a unique blend of peoples who have maintained and developed a rich, vibrant culture based on their English, French, Celtic, and Mi'kmaq traditions.
Areas of Expertise
Cape Breton U's faculty is recognized for excellence and quality in university research, teaching, and service to the community. Cape Breton U classes are small in size, ensuring close faculty student interaction. Students are assured that they will receive personal attention from faculty and deans at all times.
- Accounting BBA Bachelor
- Anthropology Bachelor
- Anthropology (Concentration) Bachelor
- Applied Theatre Bachelor
- Bachelor of Arts Bachelor
- Bachelor of Arts and Science in Environment Bachelor
- Bachelor of Arts Community Studies Bachelor
- Bachelor of Business Administration Bachelor
- Bachelor of Education Bachelor
- Bachelor of Emergency Management Bachelor; Online
- Bachelor of Health Sciences (Public Health) Bachelor
- Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management Bachelor
- Bachelor of Science Bachelor; Co-op
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Bachelor
- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Bachelor; University Transfer
- Bachelor of Technology (Nautical Science) Bachelor
- Biology Bachelor
- Business Analytics Post-diploma
- Business Management Post-diploma
- Celtic Culture (Concentration) Bachelor
- Chemical Bachelor
- Chemical (Advanced) Bachelor
- Chemistry Bachelor
- Communication Bachelor
- Communication (Concentration) Bachelor
- Community Economic Development MBA Master
- Diploma in Public Administration and Management Diploma
- Economics BBA (Concentration) Bachelor
- Electronics and Controls (Advanced) Bachelor
- Emergency Management Diploma; Online
- Engineering (Transfer) Diploma
- Engineering Technology Diploma
- Engineering: Chemical Bachelor; University Transfer
- Engineering: Civil Bachelor; University Transfer
- Engineering: Electrical and Computer Bachelor; University Transfer
- Engineering: Environmental Bachelor; University Transfer
- Engineering: Materials Bachelor; University Transfer
- Engineering: Mechanical Bachelor; University Transfer
- Engineering: Mineral Resources Bachelor; University Transfer
- English Bachelor
- English (Concentration) Bachelor
- English (Specialization) Bachelor
- Environmental Studies Bachelor
- Environmental Studies (Advanced) Bachelor
- Finance BBA (Concentration) Bachelor
- Folklore Bachelor
- French (Concentration) Bachelor
- History Bachelor
- Human Resources BBA (Concentration) Bachelor
- Legal Studies BBA (Concentration) Bachelor
- Manufacturing Bachelor; Online; Distance
- Marketing BBA Bachelor
- Mathematics Bachelor
- Mathematics (Concentration) Bachelor
- Mi'kmaq Studies Bachelor
- Music Bachelor
- Petroleum Bachelor
- Petroleum (Advanced) Bachelor
- Philosophy Bachelor
- Philosophy (Concentration) Bachelor
- Psychology Bachelor
- Public Administration and Management Bachelor
- Sociology Bachelor
- Sport and Physical Activity Leadership Bachelor
- Supply Chain Management Post-diploma
- Supply Chain Management BBA Bachelor
Requirements for Canadian Students
Students applying for early fall admission must arrange to have their final Grade 11 marks and proof of registration in their Grade 12 courses (for both semesters where applicable) sent to CBU at the time of application. Admission will be conditional, pending the successful and satisfactory completion of program requirements. All students who are offered early fall admission must submit an official high school transcript to the Admissions Office by June 30 of their graduating year or the offer of admission may be withdrawn.
Requirements for International Students
Cape Breton U actively seeks to increase the number of non-Canadian students in order to enrich the educational and cultural experience for all of its students and faculty. All students seeking admission to Cape Breton U must have completed the equivalent of Nova Scotia's high school diploma with five Grade 12 university preparatory courses and an average of at least 60%. Students from the United States must have completed a high school university program with 16 points, including four courses in English. SAT or CEEB results must be submitted. Students in the British system must have completed secondary school at the Ordinary level. Students whose first language is not English, must provide evidence of proficiency in the English language by means of one of the standard test such as TOEFL or MELAB.
Procedure for Canadian Students
Please note: official supporting documents include transcripts, credentials and proof of English Language Proficiency. To be considered official, all documents must come directly from the issuing institution or be a notarized copy of the original. Cape Breton University reserves the right to request the original documents.
Procedure for International Students
International students are advised to submit their applications by March 31. Applicants are urged to submit their applications and all supporting documentation well in advance of the published deadlines, particularly if they are seeking accommodation in the University residences, which have room for 460 students.