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Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Cape Breton University

Public university · Undergraduate and graduate studies

Cape Breton University offers career-focused and community-connected education in arts, business, science, health, engineering technology, hospitality and graduate studies on Cape Breton Island.

Undergraduate applicationCAD $80
Graduate applicationCAD $100
English requirementIELTS 6.5*
Available intakesJanuary, May & September*

2026–2027 international tuition and fees

BA, BACS, BSc & BHTMCAD $71,383.20estimated total for a 3-year program
Four-year undergraduate programsCAD $95,177.60estimated total for BA, BBA, BSc and other listed 120-credit programs
Engineering Transfer or DiplomaCAD $47,588.80estimated total for two years of study at CBU
MAIBA, Digital Marketing or MHLICAD $35,195.16estimated total for each 16-month graduate program
MBA in CEDCAD $50,929.92estimated total for international students on campus
Additional expensesNot includedHousing, meals, textbooks and certain course charges are extra

Available program options

Arts & Community Studies

Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Arts Community Studies pathways.

Business & Tourism

Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management.

Science & Environment

Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts and Science in Environment.

Engineering & Technology

Engineering Transfer, Engineering Technology diploma and bachelor pathways.

Health Programs

Public Health, Nursing and health-related study options with program-specific eligibility.

Graduate Studies

AI and Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, Healthcare Leadership, MBA and Education programs.

Upcoming international application dates

January 2027Applications close October 15, 2026*
May 2027Applications close February 15, 2027*
September 2027Applications open October 1, 2026 and close May 15, 2027*

English-language requirement

The standard undergraduate benchmark is generally IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, normally with no band below 6.0. Accepted tests and minimum scores can differ for graduate and professional programs.

Important tuition information

The displayed figures are CBU’s published estimated total program tuition and fees, not annual amounts. Final cost depends on program, registered credits and additional charges.

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*Program availability, intake dates, tuition, admission requirements and English-language scores can change. Applications may close early when enrolment targets are reached.