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Why Choose Cape Breton University?
Major Medical Campus Investment
CBU is building a $58.9 million Cape Breton Medical Campus opening in fall 2025. This includes a $49 million medical sciences centre, a $6.2 million collaborative clinic serving 10,000 patients, and a $3.7 million expansion of the Nancy Dingwall Health and Counselling Centre. For students in nursing, public health, and healthcare management, this means access to brand-new clinical training facilities.
Fast-Track to Professional HR Certification
The Bachelor of Business Administration holds an exclusive accreditation agreement with the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of Canada. Final-year BBA students can obtain a waiver for the National Knowledge Exam, creating a direct path to professional HR certification without the standard examination process.
Strong Graduate Employment in Education and Health
Graduates from the School of Education and Health report employment rates between 94% and 97%. Up to 86% of these graduates secure full-time, permanent positions. Median full-time earnings for Education graduates sit at $60,700 CAD, while the broader graduate average is $55,800 CAD annually.
Direct Pathway to Nova Scotia Permanent Residency
CBU's programme portfolio maps directly onto the Nova Scotia Nominee Program International Graduates in Demand stream. Graduates in paramedicine, pharmacy technology, nursing, and early childhood education who secure a full-time job offer in Nova Scotia are prioritized for provincial nomination, bypassing standard federal Express Entry delays.
Lower Cost of Living in Atlantic Canada
Sydney, Nova Scotia offers housing costs 35% to 45% lower than Toronto or Vancouver. A one-bedroom apartment averages $1,550 CAD per month. The CBU Students' Union negotiates a subsidized transit pass at just $60 CAD per month. Combined with international undergraduate tuition of $22,708.10 per year, the total cost of study is meaningfully lower than at institutions in Canada's major metropolitan areas.
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Campus Locations
Cape Breton Island
- Main campus: 1250 Grand Lake Road, Sydney, on Cape Breton Island. A self-contained academic hub with major facilities including the Canada Games Complex, Math and Science Centre, Nancy Dingwall Health and Counselling Centre, and Boardmore Playhouse.
- Medical campus expansion: A new $58.9 million medical precinct is under development, including a medical sciences centre and collaborative clinic, scheduled to open in fall 2025.
- Residence upgrades: MacDonald Residence recently underwent a $1.4 million renovation, expanding on-campus housing capacity by 26% and adding 111 beds with communal kitchens.
- Transport: The JA Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport is 13 kilometres from downtown, with daily domestic connections to Toronto and Montreal. Halifax Stanfield International Airport is approximately 295 kilometres away. Transit Cape Breton offers a subsidized student monthly pass at $60 CAD.
- Climate: Sydney has a humid continental climate with temperate summers and long, cold winters with significant snowfall. Students from warmer regions should budget for winter clothing.
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Course Highlights
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
|
Programme |
Credential |
Duration |
Fees/Year (CAD) |
Intakes |
|
Bachelor of Arts (BA) |
Bachelor's |
3 or 4 years |
$22,708.10 |
September, January, May |
|
Bachelor of Arts Community Studies (BACS) |
Bachelor's |
3 or 4 years |
$22,708.10 |
September, January, May |
|
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) |
Bachelor's |
2 years |
$22,708.10 |
September |
Business and Management
|
Programme |
Credential |
Duration |
Fees/Year (CAD) |
Intakes |
|
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) |
Bachelor's |
4 years |
$22,708.10 |
September, January, May |
|
Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management (BHTM) |
Bachelor's |
3 years |
$22,708.10 |
September, January, May |
|
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Business Management |
Post-Bacc Diploma |
2 years |
$16,245.00 |
September, January, May |
|
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Supply Chain Management |
Post-Bacc Diploma |
2 years |
$16,245.00 |
September, January, May |
|
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Community Economic Development |
Master's |
2 years |
$31,589.20 (Year 1) |
September, January, May |
|
Master of Digital Marketing |
Master's |
16 months |
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September |
Computing and IT
|
Programme |
Credential |
Duration |
Fees/Year (CAD) |
Intakes |
|
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Business Analytics |
Post-Bacc Diploma |
2 years |
$16,245.00 |
September, January, May |
|
Master of Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics |
Master's |
16 months |
Contact PFEC Global counsellors |
September |
Engineering and Applied Technology
|
Programme |
Credential |
Duration |
Fees/Year (CAD) |
Intakes |
|
Bachelor of Engineering (Transfer) |
Diploma/Degree |
2 years (at CBU) |
$22,708.10 |
September, January |
|
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BET) |
Bachelor's |
3 or 4 years |
$22,708.10 |
September, January |
Science and Environment
|
Programme |
Credential |
Duration |
Fees/Year (CAD) |
Intakes |
|
Bachelor of Science (BSc) |
Bachelor's |
3 or 4 years |
$22,708.10 |
September, January, May |
|
Bachelor of Arts and Science in Environment (BASE) |
Bachelor's |
4 years |
$22,708.10 |
September, January, May |
Health Sciences and Nursing
|
Programme |
Credential |
Duration |
Fees/Year (CAD) |
Intakes |
|
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Public Health) – Direct Entry |
Bachelor's |
4 years |
$22,708.10 |
September, January |
|
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Public Health) – Accelerated |
Bachelor's |
2 years |
$26,975.00 |
September, January |
|
Bachelor of Science, Nursing (BScN) – Advanced Standing |
Bachelor's |
2 years |
$36,135.65 |
September, January |
|
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Health Care Management |
Post-Bacc Diploma |
2 years |
$16,245.00 |
September, January, May |
|
Master of Healthcare Leadership and Innovation (MHLI) |
Master's |
16 months |
$34,678.84 total |
September |
Education
|
Programme |
Credential |
Duration |
Fees/Year (CAD) |
Intakes |
|
Master of Education in Sustainability, Creativity and Innovation |
Master's |
3 years |
$8,290.94 (Year 1) |
September |
|
Master of Education in Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning |
Master's |
3 years |
$8,290.94 (est.) |
September |
|
Master of Education in Holistic School Health and Well-Being |
Master's |
3 years |
$8,290.94 (est.) |
September |
English Language Pathway (Cape Breton Language Centre)
|
Programme |
Credential |
Duration |
Intakes |
|
Beginner English (Levels 1–4) |
Certificate |
8 weeks per level |
Rolling |
|
Intermediate English (Levels 5–6) |
Certificate |
8 weeks per level |
Rolling |
|
Pathway (Level 7) |
Pathway |
8 weeks |
Rolling |
|
Pre-MBA (Levels 7–8) |
Pathway |
16 weeks |
Rolling |
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Popular Study Areas
Education
Hospitality and Tourism Management (BHTM)
Business Administration (BBA)
Public Health (BSc)
Nursing (BScN)
Engineering Technology (BET)
Supply Chain Management
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Entry Requirements
Certificate, Diploma and Bachelor's Programmes:
- Academic: Completion of Grade 12 with an overall average of 65% across five required academic or advanced courses. Must include English and Mathematics. Engineering Technology applicants are strongly recommended to have Grade 12 Physics.
- English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0). TOEFL iBT 80 (no section below 20). PTE Academic 59 (no score below 50). Duolingo 120 (no subscore below 105).
- Nursing (BScN): IELTS 7.0 (no band below 6.5). TOEFL iBT 91 (no section below 20). PTE Academic 66 (no score below 59). Duolingo 130 (no subscore below 120).
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Programmes:
- Academic: A completed bachelor's degree from an accredited university with an overall average of B or higher.
- English: Same standard undergraduate thresholds. Contact PFEC Global counsellors for programme-specific confirmation.
Master's Programmes:
- Academic: A completed bachelor's degree with strong academic standing. MBA requires professional experience. M.Ed. is designed for educators with teaching backgrounds.
- English: Same standard undergraduate thresholds. Nursing and MHLI applicants require the higher BScN thresholds listed above.
- Additional: Some programmes require professional reference letters, a statement of intent, or a research proposal. Contact PFEC Global counsellors for programme-specific details.
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Scholarships at Cape Breton University
- Value: CAD $30,000 (CAD $7,500 per year)
- Eligibility: Undergraduate students applying directly from high school. International students are eligible.
- Application: Apply by March 1
- Renewable: Yes, up to 4 years
- Value: CAD $20,000 (CAD $5,000 per year)
- Eligibility: Undergraduate students applying directly from high school. International students are eligible.
- Application: Apply by March 1
- Renewable: Yes, up to 4 years
- Value: CAD $20,000 (CAD $5,000 per year)
- Eligibility: Undergraduate students applying directly from high school. International students are eligible.
- Application: Apply by March 1
- Renewable: Yes, up to 4 years
- Value: CAD $14,000 (CAD $3,500 per year)
- Eligibility: Undergraduate students applying directly from high school. International students are eligible.
- Application: Apply by March 1
- Renewable: Yes, up to 4 years
- Value: CAD $11,500
- Eligibility: Undergraduate students applying directly from high school. International students are eligible.
- Application: Apply by March 1
- Renewable: Yes
- Value: CAD $10,000 (CAD $2,500 per year)
- Eligibility: Undergraduate students applying directly from high school. International students are eligible.
- Application: Apply by March 1
- Renewable: Yes, up to 4 years
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Student Support Services
Located in the Marvin Harvey building. Certified International Student Advisors assist with community integration, medical coverage, and non-academic support. A certified immigration consultant on staff guides students through study permits and permanent residency pathways.
The Nancy Dingwall Health and Counselling Centre uses a collaborative care model with mental health nurses, physicians, and clinical social workers. The Guard.Me Student Support Program offers 24/7 multilingual telephone and chat counselling.
The Math and Science Centre offers free drop-in tutoring Monday to Thursday from 9am to 8pm. The Writing Centre provides one-on-one sessions for academic writing and citation standards.
The Jennifer Keeping Centre for Accessible Learning manages physical and cognitive accommodations through an online portal, distributing assistive technologies and securing academic variances.
Specialized Student Development Officers provide advocacy for African Nova Scotian and Canadian students. Facilities include dedicated postpartum spaces for nursing students and employees.
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