Cape Breton University
Written by Chet Raj Bhandari About Cape Breton University
Cape Breton University – CBU is a public university located in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is the only post-secondary degree-granting institution. CBU is home to Canada’s highest student satisfaction and high school averages in Nova Scotia.
This university is the top Canadian institution with 30,000 students and 4478 international students. With 250 faculties, it offers unique programs, small class sizes, and an energetic campus life. It offers a world-class education to nearly 1,000 international students from over 40 countries, preparing them for success in various fields.
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Cape Breton University-CBU
Cape Breton University currently has 1 campus located in Sydney actively recruiting international students.
| S.NO | CAMPUS NAME | CITY | PROVINCE | COUNTRY |
| 1 | Sydney | Sydney | Nova Scotia | Canada |
Number Of Courses And Course Levels Offered By Cape Breton University
Cape Breton University currently offers 243 courses. Check the university official website regarding the availability of full time and part time courses for international students.
| S.NO | PROGRAM LEVEL | NUMBER OF COURSES |
| 1 | Bachelors | 171 |
| 2 | Diploma | 33 |
| 3 | Post Graduate | 27 |
| 4 | Masters | 6 |
| 5 | Certificate | 3 |
| 6 | Post Baccalaureate Diploma | 3 |
Campus Life
International students studying at Cape Breton University can enjoy access to the following facilities on the campus.
- Cape Breton University student residence details
- Bookstore
- Parking
- Meal fees
- Athletics & Wellness
- Lockers
Notable Alumni
This university has a total number of 30000 alumni. Some of the popular alumni of Cape Breton University are:
- Boitumelo Rabale – Mosotho Footballer
- Steve Arbuckle – Canadian Actor
- Richie Wilcox – Canadian Singer
- Neil Libbey – Historian
- Gerald Sampson – Canadian Businessman
Cape Breton University Rankings
According to QS World Ranking Cape Breton University is ranked 1475 globally in 2022. According to another popular ranking body US News & World Report , Cape Breton University is ranked 208 in Canada for the year 2023. This college has also secured rank 1373 in 2023 according to Times Higher Education.
US News & World Report Ranking
| YEAR | RANK |
| 2023 | 208 |
| 2022 | 208 |
| 2021 | 208 |
| 2020 | 208 |
QS World Ranking
| YEAR | RANK |
| 2023 | 1475 |
| 2022 | 1475 |
| 2021 | 1178 |
| 2020 | 1179 |
Times Higher Education Ranking
| YEAR | RANK |
| 2023 | 1373 |
| 2022 | 1373 |
| 2021 | 1176 |
| 2020 | 1176 |
Webometrics Ranking
| YEAR | RANK |
| 2023 | 2781 |
| 2022 | 2781 |
| 2021 | 2781 |
| 2020 | 2781 |
Cape Breton University Fees
On average tuition fee for Cape Breton University per semester is CAD 6,500. You can find semester-wise tuition fees/tuition fees per annum for UG, PG, Diploma, and MBA courses here.
| UG TUITION FEE | PG TUITION FEE | DIPLOMA TUITION FEE | MBA TUITION FEE |
| CAD $18,500 | CAD $19,000 | CAD $15,000 | CAD $22,500 |
Library
Cape Breton University library contains 1,700 e-books, 50 research guides, and 250 databases. You can contact a library representative on (Monday to Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m) at 9025631320.
Placements
Around0 86% of Cape Breton University students get placed within a short period of the course completion.
Part-Time Jobs At Cape Breton University For Nepalese Students
Apart from regular teaching assistantships and lab assistantships, the following part-time jobs are available for Nepalese students:
- Intermediate Back End Developer
- Technician
- Business Development Officer
- Associate Registrar
- Financial Aid and Awards
Top Companies Recruiting Cape Breton University Students
Many top companies are recruiting international students of Cape Breton University regularly. You can contact the placement office for further details. The top companies recruiting this university students are:
- LogMeIn, Inc
- Cigna
- IBM Corporation
- PWC
- Hasbro
Cape Breton University Graduate Average Salary Based On Degree
| LEVELS | SALARY IN CAD$ |
| Bachelors | CAD $54,658 per year |
| Masters | CAD $65,769 per year |
| MBA | CAD $74,581 per year |
Upcoming Intakes For Cape Breton University
- May 2024
- Sep 2024
Top Courses
- Arts, Media & Design
- Management, Administration and Organisation
- Health, Wellness and Sciences
- Trade and Technology
- Environment and Life Sciences
- Mechanical Engineering
- Education, Social Studies and Community
- Civil, Construction and Architecture
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics & Communication
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Computer & Information Technology
- Hospitality, Culinary and Tourism
- Law, Justice and Security
Top Degrees
Program Details
Prog Code:
N/A
Duration:
3 year(s)
Part time jobs:
Yes
PGWP eligibility:
Yes
IELTS:
6.5
TOEFL:
80
PTE:
59
*Note:
Fees given in canadian dollars.
Prog Code:
N/A
Duration:
3 year(s)
Part time jobs:
Yes
PGWP eligibility:
Yes
IELTS:
6.5
TOEFL:
80
PTE:
59
*Note:
Fees given in canadian dollars.
Management, Administration and Organisation
Bachelor of Business Administration Supply Chain Management
Prog Code:
N/A
Duration:
4 years
Part time jobs:
Yes
PGWP eligibility:
Yes
IELTS:
6.5
TOEFL:
80
PTE:
59
*Note:
Fees given in canadian dollars.
Prog Code:
N/A
Duration:
3 years
Part time jobs:
Yes
PGWP eligibility:
Yes
IELTS:
6.5
TOEFL:
80
PTE:
59
*Note:
Fees given in canadian dollars.
Hospitality, Culinary and Tourism
Bachelor of Hospitality And Tourism Management
Prog Code:
N/A
Duration:
3 years
Part time jobs:
Yes
PGWP eligibility:
Yes
IELTS:
6.5
TOEFL:
80
PTE:
59
*Note:
Fees given in canadian dollars.
Eligibility Criteria
| BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAM – ELIGIBILITY | ||
| Minimum 60% in 10th & 12th. | Minimum 5.5 IELTS reading score , 5.5 IELTS Writing score, Minimum 5.5 Listening score, Minimum 5.5 Speaking score. Overall 6.0 IELTS Band score. | SOP, LOR, Transcript, Resume, Official score reporting, WES. |
| POST-SECONDARY DIPLOMA OR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM – ELIGIBILITY | ||
| Minimum 60% in 10th & 12th. Minimum 55% in diploma & Bachelor’s courses. | Minimum 6.0 IELTS reading score, 6.0 IELTS Writing score, Minimum 6.0 Listening score, Minimum 6.0 Speaking score. Overall 6.5 IELTS Band score. | SOP, LOR, Transcript, Resume, Official score reporting, WES. |
| GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM – ELIGIBILITY | ||
| Minimum 60% in 10th & 12th. | Minimum 5.5 IELTS reading score, 5.5 IELTS Writing score, Minimum 5.5 Listening score, Minimum 5.5 Speaking score. Overall 6.0 IELTS Band score. | SOP, LOR, Transcript, Resume, Official score reporting, WES. |
Important Details About Cape Breton University
| Phone Number 1-888-959-9995 | Mobile Number 902-563-1330 |
| Fax N/A | Email id: |
| Website: https://www.cbu.ca/future-students/international-students | Location: |
| Address: P.O. Box 5300, 1250 Grand Lake Rd, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada – NS B1P 6L2 | |
International Entrance Exams – Scores Required For Admission:
| Program Level | IELTS Requirement | PTE Requirement | TOEFL Requirement | Duolingo Requirement |
| Masters | 6.5 No Less Than 6.0 | 59 | 80 | – |
| Post Graduate | 6.5 No Less Than 6.0 | 59 | 80 | – |
| Diploma | 6.5 No Less Than 6.0 | 59 | 80 | – |
| Bachelors | 6.5 No Less Than 6.0 | 59 | 80 | – |
Admission Requirements for Cape Breton University
Documents Required
- Salary Slip ( for some cases)
- Salary Account Bank Statement ( for some cases)
- Appointment Letter ( for some cases)
- 12th Docs
- 10th Docs
- Birth Certificate
- Passport first page
- Passport last page
- Application form
- Essay or writing sample
- Resume
- Letter from Bank stating funds available for study
- Affidavit of Financial Support i.e. letter signed from sponsor or parent
- Certificates of Extracurricular Activities
- Consolidated Marksheet
- Experience Certificate ( for some cases)
- Backlog summary ( for some cases)
- SOP for Canada
- Letter of Recommendation (LOR)
- Official score reports of IELTS
- Official score reports of TOEFL
- Official score reports of PTE
- Transcripts and Mark sheets from College or University
Deadline For Admissions
- The deadline for January 2024 intake is September – November 2023
- The deadline for September 2024 intake is December 2023 – March 2024
Useful resources for Cape Breton University
Accommodation For Nepalese Students Studying At Cape Breton University
On – Campus Accommodation
Contact 9025631792 for Cape Breton University on-campus accommodation related details.
Off – Campus Accommodation
Contact international student office of Cape Breton University regarding the off-campus housing.
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