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Cape Breton University (CBU) is a public university in Sydney, Nova Scotia, on Cape Breton Island, Canada. It traces its roots to Xavier Junior College (1951) and became a degree-granting institution in 1974 as University College of Cape Breton; it was renamed Cape Breton University in 2005. CBU offers undergraduate and graduate programs in areas such as business, engineering, arts, science, education, and health, and is known for its focus on community engagement, sustainability, and Celtic and Cape Breton culture. The main campus sits on Grand Lake Road in Sydney and serves a diverse student body that has grown significantly through international recruitment in recent years. CBU is home to research and innovation centres such as the Verschuren Centre for Sustainability in Energy and the Environment, and it maintains strong ties to regional industry, public sector partners, and the local community across Cape Breton.
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Academics & Programs
10 programs catalogued.
Admissions Intelligence
Real outcomes, your fit.
Entry requirements
- IELTS
- 6.5+
- TOEFL
- 80+
- Duolingo
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- PTE
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- Application deadline
- Varies
- Application fee
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Cost & ROI
Tuition, living, scholarships.
CAD 70,000/year for 2 years. Postdoctoral researchers; international and domestic.
CAD 17,500 for 12 months. Master's students at Canadian universities (citizens, PR, and protected persons).
CAD 50,000/year for 3 years. Doctoral students at Canadian universities; demonstrated leadership.
Campus Life & Media
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Outcomes
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Top recruiters
Post-study & PR
Most Canada universities offer 2-3 year post-study work options for international graduates.
Voices
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