Cape Breton University | Main
1250 Grand Lake Rd , Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada B1P 6L2
Sydney, Nova Scotia
Founded 1951
Total Students: 5500+

About

At Cape Breton University, we push the boundaries of innovation and thought leadership to create a global academic experience and build a sustainable future for our island. Surrounded by pristine natural landscape, vibrant culture, and welcoming communities, Cape Breton University (CBU) is home to nearly 5,500 students from more than 40 countries around the world. We are committed to the future of Cape Breton Island, innovative economic development and sustainability programs, and Indigenous learning leadership. CBU offers a comprehensive set of liberal arts, science, business, health and professional programs on the first energy self-sufficient campus in North America. As a university that is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning, CBU provides students with the advantage of outstanding experiential learning and undergraduate research opportunities in a supportive academic environment. Our programs, in diverse fields of study, consistently rank well above the national averages in faculty-student interaction and service learning. Our people, our cultures, and our strong sense of community make Cape Breton University a special place.

Financials

  • Description Sub Total
  • Avg Yearly Cost of Living $10,000.00
  • Avg Cost of Tuition/Year $17,993.24
  • Estimated Total/Year $27,993.24

Programs at the school

Bachelor of Arts Community Studies in Communication

Tuition: $17,868.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Arts Community Studies in Communication -

Sep 2025

Bachelor of Arts Community Studies in Mathematics

Tuition: $17,868.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Arts Community Studies in Mathematics -

Sep 2025

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Tuition: $17,868.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Science in Psychology -

Sep 2025

Bachelor of Health Sciences (Public Health)

Tuition: $17,868.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Health Sciences - Public Health (Optional Co-op) -

May 2025 | Sep 2025

Chemical

Tuition: $18,213.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Chemical Engineering -

Sep 2025

Master of Business Administration in Community Economic Development

Tuition: $20,104.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Master of Business Administration in Community Economic Development -

May 2025 | Sep 2025

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Transfer)

Tuition: $21,292.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Transfer) -

Marketing

Tuition: $17,868.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing (Optional Co-op) -

Electronics & Controls-(post degree BET)

Tuition: $16,080.00

Application Fee: $80.00

(post degree BET)-Electronics & Controls -

May 2025 | Sep 2025

Bachelor of Arts

Tuition: $16,080.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Arts -

Sep 2025

Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Transfer)

Tuition: $21,292.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Transfer) -

Celtic Culture

Tuition: $16,560.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Arts in Celtic Culture -

Sep 2025

Bachelor of Arts Community Studies in History

Tuition: $17,868.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Arts Community Studies in History -

Sep 2025

Finance

Tuition: $16,560.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance (Optional Co-op) -

Accounting

Tuition: $17,868.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting (Optional Co-op) -

Psychology

Tuition: $17,868.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology (Optional Co-op) -

Sep 2025

Mi’kmaq Studies

Tuition: $17,868.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Arts - Mi'kmaq Studies (Optional Co-op) -

Bachelor of Arts Community Studies in Sociology

Tuition: $17,868.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Arts Community Studies in Sociology -

Sep 2025

History

Tuition: $17,868.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Arts - History (Optional Co-op) -

Sep 2025

Bachelor of Science

Tuition: $16,080.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Science -

May 2025 | Sep 2025

Bachelor of Arts Community Studies in Psychology

Tuition: $17,868.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Arts Community Studies in Psychology -

Sep 2025

Environmental Studies

Tuition: $18,213.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Studies -

May 2025 | Sep 2025

Diploma in Educational Technology

Tuition: $16,560.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Diploma in Educational Technology -

Music

Tuition: $17,868.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Arts in Music -

Sep 2025

Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Transfer)

Tuition: $21,292.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Transfer Diploma) -

Bachelor of Arts Community Studies

Tuition: $16,080.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Arts Community Studies -

Sep 2025

Anthropology

Tuition: $17,868.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology -

Sep 2025

Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics

Tuition: $17,868.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics (Optional Co-op) -

Sep 2025

Anthropology (Optional Co-op)

Tuition: $17,868.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology (Optional Co-op) -

Sep 2025

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Supply Chain Management

Tuition: $16,527.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Supply Chain Management -

May 2025 | Sep 2025

Environmental Studies-(post degree BET)

Tuition: $16,080.00

Application Fee: $80.00

post degree BET-Environmental Studies -

May 2025 | Sep 2025

Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Transfer)

Tuition: $21,292.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Transfer) -

Master of Business Administration - Community Economic Development

Tuition: $37,056.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Master of Business Administration - Community Economic Development -

Bachelor of Arts Community Studies in Political Science

Tuition: $17,868.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Arts Community Studies in Political Science -

Sep 2025

Economics

Tuition: $16,560.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Business Administration - Economics (Optional Co-op) -

Gender and Women’s Studies

Tuition: $16,560.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Arts Gender and Women’s Studies -

Sep 2025

English

Tuition: $17,868.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Arts in English -

Sep 2025

Bachelor of Arts Community Studies in English

Tuition: $17,868.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Arts Community Studies in English -

Sep 2025

Bachelor of Science(bachelor degree)

Tuition: $16,080.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Science -

Sep 2025

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Health Care Management

Tuition: $19,020.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Health Care Management -

May 2025 | Sep 2025

Bachelor of Industrial Engineering (Transfer)

Tuition: $21,292.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Industrial Engineering (Transfer) -

Bachelor of Science, Nursing

Tuition: $17,868.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Science - Nursing -

Sep 2025

Manufacturing

Tuition: $16,560.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Engineering in Manufacturing -

Chemical-(post degree BET)

Tuition: $16,080.00

Application Fee: $80.00

post degree BET-Chemical -

Sep 2025

Bachelor of Engineering (Transfer)

Tuition: $21,292.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Engineering (Transfer) -

Sep 2025

Bachelor of Business Administration

Tuition: $16,560.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Business Administration (Optional Co-op) -

May 2025 | Sep 2025

Philosophy

Tuition: $17,868.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy (Optional Co-op) -

Sep 2025

Supply Chain Management

Tuition: $17,868.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Business Administration - Supply Chain Management (Optional Co-op) -

Folklore

Tuition: $17,868.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Arts in Folklore -

Sep 2025

Bachelor of Arts Community Studies in Folklore

Tuition: $17,868.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Arts Community Studies in Folklore -

Sep 2025

Petroleum

Tuition: $18,213.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Engineering in Petroleum -

May 2025 | Sep 2025

Bachelor of Emergency Management

Tuition: $17,868.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Emergency Management -

Business Management

Tuition: $15,052.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Post Baccalaureate Diploma - Business Management -

Master of Education (Educational Technology)

Tuition: $19,020.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Master of Education -

Sport and Physical Activity Leadership

Tuition: $17,868.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Arts Community Studies in Sport and Physical Activity Leadership -

Sep 2025

Bachelor of Arts and Science in Environment

Tuition: $17,868.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Arts and Science in Environment -

Sep 2025

Bachelor of Technology (Nautical Science)

Tuition: $16,560.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Technology (Nautical Science) -

Chemistry

Tuition: $17,868.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry (Optional Co-op) -

Sep 2025

Electronics & Controls

Tuition: $18,213.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Electronics & Controls -

May 2025 | Sep 2025

Diploma in Public Administration and Management

Tuition: $17,599.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Diploma in Public Administration and Management -

Gaelic

Tuition: $16,560.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Arts in Gaelic -

Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Tuition: $17,868.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management -

May 2025 | Sep 2025

Sociology

Tuition: $17,868.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology -

Master of Education in Sustainability, Creativity and Innovation

Tuition: $19,020.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Master of Education in Sustainability, Creativity and Innovation -

Sep 2025

Religious Studies

Tuition: $16,560.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies -

Sep 2025

Petroleum-(post degree BET)

Tuition: $16,080.00

Application Fee: $80.00

(post degree BET)-Petroleum -

May 2025 | Sep 2025

Bachelor of Education

Tuition: $16,560.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Education -

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Management

Tuition: $13,715.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Management -

Sep 2025

Political Science

Tuition: $17,868.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science (Optional Co-op) -

Sep 2025

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Business Management

Tuition: $16,527.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Business Management -

May 2025 | Sep 2025

Bachelor of Engineering Technology

Tuition: $16,560.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Engineering Technology -

French

Tuition: $16,560.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Arts in French -

Bachelor of Arts Community Studies in Music

Tuition: $17,868.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Arts Community Studies in Music -

Sep 2025

Diploma in Education

Tuition: $19,020.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Diploma in Education -

Mathematics

Tuition: $17,868.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics (Optional Co-op) -

Sep 2025

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (Transfer)

Tuition: $21,292.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (Transfer) -

Bachelor of Arts Community Studies in Applied Theatre

Tuition: $17,868.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Arts Community Studies in Applied Theatre -

Sep 2025

Bachelor of Health Sciences (Public Health) - Accelerated

Tuition: $19,020.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Health & Well-Being - Diploma of Health Sciences (Public Health) -

May 2025 | Sep 2025

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Business Analytics

Tuition: $16,527.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Business Analytics -

May 2025 | Sep 2025

Bachelor of Arts Community Studies in Philosophy

Tuition: $17,868.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Arts Community Studies in Philosophy -

Sep 2025

Human Resources

Tuition: $16,560.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resources (Optional Co-op) -

Bachelor of Science, Nutrition (Transfer)

Tuition: $17,868.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Science, Nutrition -

Sep 2025

Communication

Tuition: $17,868.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Arts - Communication (Optional Co-op) -

Bachelor of Mineral Resource Engineering (Transfer)

Tuition: $21,292.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Mineral Resource Engineering (Transfer) -

Biology

Tuition: $17,868.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Science - Biology (Optional Co-op) -

Sep 2025

Legal Studies

Tuition: $16,560.00

Application Fee: $80.00

Bachelor of Business Administration - Legal Studies (Optional Co-op) -