Established in 1951, Cape Breton University is an open research university that comprises three institutions, namely the Xavier Junior College, Nova Scotia Eastern Institute of Technology, and the College of Cape Breton. The university is associated with the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, the Association of Canadian Community Colleges, the Association of Atlantic Universities, and the Association of Commonwealth Universities.
The University majorly focuses on the field of business, liberal arts, science, technology, education, and health & wellness. The sports affiliations of the university include U Sports and Atlantic University Sport.
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. The campus houses the Beaton Institute, which is a center for local, regional, national, and global research and strives to promote inquiry through innovative academic and public programming initiatives. The campus also features a central library that has a huge collection of books, journals, research papers, and many novels. As a record, the library consists of about thousands of books. The buildings in the campus area spread over 17,000 square ft. and include workrooms, reading rooms, administrative blocks, and few auditoriums. Moreover, all the events, fests, quizzes, and competitions conducted by the institute are organized within the campus. Students are provided with all the facilities.
The housing facilities involve all the basic features and necessities. The university is close to many restaurants, cafes, departmental stores, and most importantly chemist shops. In addition, the campus has been expanded and four residences were constructed, namely Macdonald Residence, Cabot Residence, Harris Hall, and Alumni Hall. The expansion of the campus was decided by the hostel management of the institution due to the increased number of enrolments over the years.
The university offers an undergraduate degree program, postgraduate degree program, diploma program, and certification courses. The academic structure of the institute includes a number of subjects that are categorized into various departments. Some of the major subjects are Anthropology, Dramatic literature, English, Folklore, Celtic Culture, Mathematics, Legal Studies, Information Technology, Philosophy, History, Political Science, Environmental Studies, and Religious Studies. The faculty members of the institute are well-experienced and provide ample practical knowledge to the students. Also, the students are taken for industrial visits to get a better understanding of the fieldwork.
Moreover, the university offers a student exchange program that allows students to learn about a different curriculum along with the professionals. The scholarship programs are offered to the students who have a good record of academic performance and co-curricular activities. It is entirely based on their merit.
The university has a list of notable alumni that includes Nolan Crouse (Mayor of St. Alberta), Jason Massie (Soccer player in League player, Ontario), John W. Morgan (Former Mayor of Cape Breton Regional Municipality) and Gerald Sampson (Former Nova Scotia MLA).
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Supply Chain Management
- Duration - 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 6.5 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Business Management
- Duration - 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 6.5 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Business Analytics
- Duration - 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 6.5 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MBA in Community Economic Development
- Duration - 1 Years
- Exams Accepted - GMAT : Accepted, GRE : Accepted
- Fees - INR 9.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Health Care Management
- Duration - 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 8.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Business Administration
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 10.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Engineering in Technology- Petroleum
- Duration - 3 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 10.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Biology
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 10.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science, Nursing
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 10.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Engineering Transfer Program (Engineering Diploma)
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 10.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Business Administration: Major in Marketing
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 10.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 10.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 10.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Business Administration with concentration in Legal Studies
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 10.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 10.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Entry Criteria
| Courses | Exams |
|---|---|
| MBA - 1 Course | GMAT - Accepted GRE - Accepted IELTS - 6.5 & Above |
| BBA - 3 Courses | IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 80 & Above PTE - 59 & Above |
| BE/Btech - 2 Courses | IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 80 & Above PTE - 59 & Above |
| BSc - 1 Course | IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 80 & Above PTE - 59 & Above |
| Other Courses - 8 Courses | IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 80 & Above PTE - 59 & Above |
Admission Requirement
| Documents | SOP - Not required LOR - Needed for few courses Essays - Not required CV - Needed for few courses Additional documents - Required |
|---|---|
| Application fees | CAD 88 - 103 |
| Type of deadline | Regular |
| Intake Season & Deadlines | Fall - 15ᵗʰ Jun 2021 Winter - 15ᵗʰ Oct 2021 |
Approximate Fees
| Courses | Duration | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|
| MBA - 1 Course | 12 Months | INR 9.2L CAD 15,920 |
| BBA - 3 Courses | 4 Years | INR 10.1L CAD 17,545 |
| BE/Btech - 2 Courses | 3 - 4 Years | INR 10.1L CAD 17,545 |
| BSc - 1 Course | 4 Years | INR 10.1L CAD 17,545 |
| Other Courses - 8 Courses | 2 - 4 Years | INR 6.5L - 10.1L CAD 11,185 - 17,545 |
