Cape Breton University

In 1951, the St. Francis Xavier University Sydney Campus was opened as a satellite campus of St. Francis Xavier University in the Sydney Lyceum, situated in the central business district of Sydney, Nova Scotia. It was also referred to as “St. Francis Xavier Junior College” or “Xavier Junior College” (XJC), and colloquially as “Little X.” The building was reduced to three stories due to a fire, which caused the fourth story to collapse.^[9] The college underwent an expansion in 1960, which included a new arts building along with classrooms in Holy Angels High School and Navy League buildings.^[10] In 1963 the institution was renamed Xavier College.

In 1955, Mother St. Margaret of Scotland (Sister Margaret Beaton) came to Cape Breton to become the first full librarian of Xavier Junior College.^[11] During her time at the college, she recognized that documents of historical significance to Cape Breton Island were being lost. In response, she began to grow the collection of the college library by collecting books and archival material specific to the culture and history of Cape Breton Island and the various cultural groups (e.g. Mi’kmaq, Italian, Polish, Lebanese, Gaelic) which inhabited it. In 1957 she named this collection Cape Bretoniana.^[10] In 1966 she began overseeing the collection on a full-time basis.^[12] In 1975, Cape Bretoniana was expanded and branched into two main divisions: an Archive and institute Library and the Centre for Ethnic Studies, Folklore and the Social and Cultural History of Cape Breton Island. Sister Beaton died in a car accident that same year. The collection and additional institutions built around it were renamed the Beaton Institute in her honor.

A major expansion for the 1987 Canada Winter Games included the construction of sports facilities built at the campus.^[17] During the 1990s several campus expansions were built, including the Culture and Heritage Centre as well as academic and research facilities.^[16]

As a result of a 2004 study the decision was made to rename the institution to reflect its transformation over the previous two decades into primarily a university level institution. This process led to UCCB transferring its trades and technology programs to the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) which operated its “Marconi Campus” (the former Adult Vocational Training Centre – AVTC)^[18] which is located immediately next to the CBU Grand Lake Road campus.^[19][20]

On September 23, 2004, the university’s Board of Governors voted unanimously to rename the institution Breton University; however, the proposed name was opposed by a number of groups in the institution and local community over the removal of the word “Cape” from the name, thus the name Cape Breton University was adopted instead. The name change became official through the University College of Cape Breton Act (amended) which received Royal Assent on May 19, 2005.^[21

Cape Breton University Ranking :

According to QS World Ranking Cape Breton University-Cbu is ranked 1475 globally in 2022. According to another popular ranking body US News & World Report , Cape Breton University-Cbu is ranked 208 in Canada for the year 2022. This college has also secured rank #1373 in 2022 according to Times Higher Education.

English Language Scores :

Official Testing Scores :

Please arrange to have test results sent to Cape Breton University from one of the following agencies:

• TOEFL score of 550 (paper test), 213 (computer test), or 80 (internet test): ets.org
• IELTS Academic (and IELTS Indicator) score of 6.5 with no band below 6.0: ielts.org
• Pearson PTE (Academic) score of 59: pearsonpte.com

Duolingo English Test score of 115 for undergraduate programs, diplomas and certificates. Score of 120 for Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Education and post-baccalaureate diplomas

INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION DEADLINES :

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) :

BACHELOR OF ARTS, COMMUNITY STUDIES (BACS) :

BACHELOR OF ARTS AND SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENT (BASE) :

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BBA) :

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (BET) :

BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCES (PUBLIC HEALTH) :

BACHELOR OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM (BHTM) :

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc) :

DIPLOMA PROGRAMS :

Diploma in Government Management :

MASTER OF BUSINESS IN COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (MBA in CED) :

MASTER OF EDUCATION IN SUSTAINABILITY, CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION (MEd SCI) :

POST-BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMAS (School of Education and Health) :

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

POST-BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMAS (Shannon School of Business) :

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Business Analytics, Business Management, Healthcare Management & Supply Chain Management

Health and Dental Plans :

International Students :

• All international students must, as a requirement of registration, enrol in the University International Health Plan. For more information on health and dental plans please see here.
• Before you begin at CBU, you should take some time to familiarize yourself with our financial regulations. Payment of fees or arrangements to pay fees must be made in accordance with CBU’s policy. It is the responsibility of each student to be familiar with the CBU’s regulations pertaining to financial matters.
• Cape Breton University does not accept responsibility for any loss, damage, or interruption of classes, accommodation or meals suffered by any student as a result of circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the University. These circumstances include the suspension or termination of services by any group of University employees.
• Current students can view a breakdown of their tuition and fees in their student portal or can request a cost breakdown letter by contacting Sheryl Trimm.

Textbooks and Learning Materials

You should be prepared to purchase textbooks and other learning materials for your courses. While the costs will vary depending on your program and course, it is recommended that you budget at least $150 per 3-credit course. Your instructors will provide you with a list of required textbooks/learning materials. You should not make purchases until these have been confirmed

For an International student taking ten undergraduate-level courses per academic year (30 credits):

• Tuition: $9,225.00
• International differential fees: $10,650
• International medical plan (student with MSI): $620.00
• International medical plan (student without MSI): $1,283.00
• Fees: $775.20
  • Total: $21,270.20 – $21,933.20

Master of Business Administration in Community Economic Development
Tuition and Fees Fall/Winter 2024 – 2025

TUITION & FEES BREAKDOWN :

The fees listed below are for 3-credit graduate MBA courses offered at the CBU campus:

*International students are also required to enrol in the University International Health Plan.
The cost is $620.00 for students with MSI and $1,283.00 for students without MSI for single coverage. *Students studying at the CBU Campus are also charged a Campus Activity Fee of $41.10 per term.

Off-campus graduate MBA 3-credit courses:

• Students are charged tuition of $2,528.70, plus a $18.48 IT fee.

Pre-MBA courses are charged as follows:

• MBAF1001 –  $626.10
• MBAF1003 – $1,254.90
• MBAF1005 – $1,254.90
• MBAF1006 – $420.90

Master of Education in Sustainability, Creativity and Innovation
Tuition and Fees Fall/Winter 2024 – 2025

The fees listed below are for graduate MEd (SCI) courses offered online by CBU:

Post-Baccalaureate Diplomas (Business Analytics, Business Management, Health Management, Occupational Health & Safety, Supply Chain Management)
Tuition and Fees Fall/Winter 2024 – 2025

TUITION & FEES BREAKDOWN :