Cape Breton University
P.O. Box 5300, 1250 Grand Lake Rd.Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada B1P 6L2 internationaladmissions@cbu.ca Phone: 1-902-563-1844
PROGRAMS
Arts & Social Sciences : Anthropology, Celtic Culture, Communication, Community Studies, Drama, English, Folklore, French, Gaelic, Gender and Women’s Studies, History, Indigenous Studies, Math, Mi’kmaq Studies, Music and Ethnomusicology, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Spanish, Sports and Human Kinetics, Visual Arts
Degree Options: Bachelor of Arts , Bachelor of Arts Community Studies
Nutrition (Honours Bachelor of Science-Human Nutrition),
Public Health (Bachelor of Health Sciences-Public Health)
Programs:
Bachelor of Science (Psychology, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology)
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electronics & Controls, Petroleum, Environmental Studies and Manufacturing)
The first two years of Bachelor of Engineering
International Fees: Full-time tuition $16,069 CAD- this includes tuition, medical plan and other fees
- Anguilla- Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC); and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with a minimum of two 2-unit subjects
- Antigua and Barbuda – Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC); and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with a minimum of two 2-unit subjects
- Bahamas, The – General Certificate of Education (GCE) – refer to British-based Curriculum or 1st year College of The Bahamas or University of The West Indies
- Barbados – Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC); and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with a minimum of two 2-unit subjects or General Certificate Of Education (GCE) – refer to British-based Curriculum or 1st year University of The West Indies
- Belize – Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC); and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with a minimum of two 2-unit subjects or General Certificate Of Education (GCE) – refer to British-based Curriculum
- Bermuda – Bermuda School Certificate (BSC) with high academic standing or 1st year Bermuda College
- Cayman Islands – Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC); and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with a minimum of two 2-unit subjects
- Cuba – Bachillerato (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) and the National Competitive Exam (Examen de Ingreso)
- Dominica – Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC); and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with a minimum of two 2-unit subjects
- Dominican Republic – Bachillerato with high academic standing
- Grenada – Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC); and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with a minimum of two 2-unit subjects or General Certificate of Education (GCE) – refer to British-based Curriculum
- Guyana – Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC); and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with a minimum of two 2-unit subjects or General Certificate Of Education (GCE) – refer to British-based Curriculum
- Haiti – Baccalauréat 2e partie or Baccalauréat and Diplôme d’Enseignement Secondaire
- Jamaica – Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC); and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with a minimum of two 2-unit subjects or General Certificate Of Education (GCE) – refer to British-based Curriculum
- Saint Kitts and Nevis – Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC); and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with a minimum of two 2-unit subjects
- Saint Lucia – Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC); and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with a minimum of two 2-unit subjects
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC); and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with a minimum of two 2-unit subjects
- Trinidad and Tobago – Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC); and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with a minimum of two 2-unit subjects or General Certificate Of Education (GCE) – refer to British-based Curriculum or 1st year University of The West Indies
- Turks and Caicos Islands – Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC); and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with a minimum of two 2-unit subjects or General Certificate Of Education (GCE) – refer to British-based Curriculum or 1st year University of The West Indies
- Virgin Islands (UK) – Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC); and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with a minimum of two 2-unit subjects or General Certificate Of Education (GCE) – refer to British-based Curriculum or 1st year University of The West Indies
For additional country specific information : internationaladmissions@cbu.ca
English Proficiency Exemption: 1. Completed at least two years in a secondary school (as recognized by CBU) where English is the primary language of instruction. Official documentation is needed. 2. Completed at least 30 credit hours (or equivalent) at a post-secondary institution (as recognized by CBU) where English is the primary language of instruction. Official documentation is required.
Scholarships
- March 2, 2018 with official transcripts for consideration
- Up to $5,000CAD (depends on entering average)
- Must submit the following in addition to the admission application:
- Completed entrance scholarship application
- Official transcript submitted to CBU Admissions
- Financial need application for those interested in bursaries
- Resume outlining any extra-curricular involvement or work history
- Two references
- Email: awards@cbu.ca Fax: 902-563-1677
High School Students
- Minimum 85% average to be eligible with no failures in Grade 11 or 12 courses
- Average is based on all AC & AD Grade 11 courses and all AC & AD completed Grade 12 courses after first semester
- Average for international students entering directly from high school will be determined by Cape Breton University
- ESL conditional offers must attend a CBU English language partner school to have award honoured
Articulation Agreement Students
- Articulation agreements (both domestic & international) qualify
- Students must be currently enrolled in their program of transfer
- ESL conditional offers must attend a CBU English language partner school to have award honoured
- Minimum 80% average as determined by CBU to be eligible with no failures
In-Course Scholarships
- Available to students after completing one year of study at CBU (minimum 24 credits)
- No application required for most of these awards
- Awards based solely on academic grades
- Provided to students not in receipt of a renewable scholarship
- Any award requiring separate application will be posted to the applications section of the awards site
- Recipients will be contacted to inform them they are in receipt of the award
Bursaries
- Both entrance and in-course bursaries available
- For students entering directly from high school or directly from an articulation agreement partner
- For an entrance bursary, students must complete a financial form to determine financial need
- Current CBU students must complete the in-course bursary application (available between mid-November and closes mid-January yearly)
- In-course bursaries are awarded in second semester and based on financial need
- CBU will post, to this section of our website and Scholarship Bulletin Board (outside the Registrar’s Office), external award opportunities
- The accuracy, currency and reliability of award information is the responsibility of the external organization
- Students should contact the organization with any questions they may have
Scholarships listed are specific to international students. Other faculty and departmental awards may be available.
RESIDENCES
- Traditional dorm rooms and trendy apartment-style living spaces
- 35 two-bed dorm rooms and 24 five-bedroom apartment units
- Shared lounge spaces and laundry facilities on each floor
- Offers 31 apartment-style living spaces
- Each apartment is designed in a quad configuration
- Each unit has four bedrooms and two bathrooms
- Built around a shared living room/lounge area and kitchen
- Co-ed residence
- Offers 111 single, private rooms
- Both private and shared washroom facilities
- Community living-room area, complete with a fireplace and shelving for books and games
- Location of dining hall and central mailroom
- Hall is reserved for students in their second year or higher
YEARLY ROOM FEES ($CAD): [Alumni Hall: Double Dorm ($4120.00), 5-Bedroom Apartment ($5930.00)] [Cabot Residence : 4-Bedroom Apartment ($5,930.00) ] [Harris Hall: Semi- Private Room ($6190.00), Private Room ($6900.00 )] Yearly Meal Plans ($CAD): 5 Day Meal Plan ($4640.00), 7 Day Meal Plan ($4808.00) , Apartment Residence Students ($600.00)
CLUBS/SPORTS/RECREATION
CLUBS/SOCIETIES: Aboriginal Society, Biology Society, Business Society, Celtic and Gaelic Society, CBU Conservative Association, Chemistry Society, Christian Student Society, Education Society, Enactus CBU Society, Debating Society, French Club, Gaming Society, Engineering Society, International Students Society, Global Brigades, Math Society, Orange Army, Nursing SocietyPre-Law Society, Pre-Med Society, Political Science Society, Public Health Society, Saudi Society, Psychology Society, Track and Field Society, Volunteer Society, Save the Children Society, Society of Petroleum Engineers
VARSITY TEAMS : Women’s Basketball, Men’s Basketball , Women’s Soccer, Men’s Soccer
