Cape Breton University
1250 Grand Lake Road, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Program Summary
Students from around the world come to Cape Breton University to partake in a participatory and experiential curriculum. This enables students to engage with their communities and familiarize themselves with a workplace environment.
- Law enforcement
- Social worker
- Counsellor
- Public administration
- Community organizations
*Please note: Cape Breton is implementing a Tuition Deposit Policy. The Tuition Deposit Policy will take effect for all applicants starting with the January 2024 application. Students who receive an offer to study at Cape Breton University will be required to make a nonrefundable tuition deposit of a minimum of $2,500 to confirm their seat in the program. If a student does not confirm their seat, CBU cannot guarantee a spot will be available at registration time.
Academic Background
Minimum Level of Education Completed
Grade 12 / High School
Minimum GPA
65%
Minimum Language Test Scores
TOEFL
80
IELTS
6.5
Reading
6
Writing
6
Listening
6
Speaking
6
PTE
59
Reading
50
Writing
50
Listening
50
Speaking
50
Duolingo
120
Literacy
105
Conversation
105
Comprehension
105
Production
105
Program Intakes
September 2025
Open date
October 15, 2024
Submission deadline
April 15, 2025
January 2026
Open date
May 1, 2025
Submission deadline
November 1, 2025
May 2026
Open date
November 12, 2025
Submission deadline
March 15, 2026
Cost and Duration
3-Year Bachelor's Degree
Program Level
3 year bachelor's degree including a work placement
Program Length
$20635 CAD
Cost of Living
$80 CAD
Application fee
$18090 CAD / First Year
Gross Tuition
Other Fees
International Medical Plan Fees: $1,283 per year
Ancillary Fees: $764.30 per year
Study Destinations
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