Cape Breton University

Canada

Cape Breton University

Cape Breton University is a public, coed, primarily undergraduate university located in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. The university is enabled by the Cape Breton university Act passed by the Nova Scotia House of Assembly. The motto of the university is “Perseverance Will Triumph”. The official website of the university is www.cbu.ca 

Cape Breton University, History

Cape Breton University was founded in 1951 as Xavier Junior College, 1968 as NSEIT, 1974 as College of Cape Breton and 2005 as Cape Breton University.

Cape Breton University Programs, Courses and Schools

 Some of the famous courses of the Cape Breton University are – 

• Arts
• Engineering Technology 
• Science
• Business Administration
• Nursing 
• Health Sciences
• Public Administration
• Education
• Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Science in Environment
• Emergency Management 
• Nutrition
• Health and Wellbeing 
• Culture

Students can further find the course of their choice on the website of the university that is https://www.cbu.ca/academics/programs/ 

Cape Breton University, Achievements

 The rankings of the Cape Breton University are – 

GLOBAL

• The university ranked 19 by Maclean’s Undergrad
• It ranked 26 by Maclean’s Reputation
• The university ranked 6 overall in their 2021 student satisfaction survey 

Cape Breton University is accredited under the Association of Atlantic Universities, University of Canada.

Cape Breton University, USP

Cape Breton University is among the top universities of Canada which is known for its research-based teaching, inclusive culture, student centred teaching and their expert faculties. The most popular majors are Finance, Psychology and Logistics. It is one of the nation’s leading urban public universities for graduate, undergraduate and professional research and studies. 

Cape Breton University, Notable Alumni

 The notable alumni of the Cape Breton University are – 

• Steve Arbuckle – Actor 
• Richie Wilcox – singer
• Neil Libbey – Author and historian 
• Nolan Crouse – mayor of St. Albert 
• Amanda Budden – footballer 
• Meshack Lufile – basketball player 
• John W. Morgan – former mayor of Cape Breton regional Municipality.

Cape Breton University infrastructure & services

Campuses

Cape Breton University campus includes the Beaton Institute, it is the second largest public archive in Nova Scotia. It includes a reading room, vault, work room and several offices and specialized rooms.  It also includes many buildings that house academic departments, library, sports stadium and many more facilities.

Libraries

Cape Breton University library is located at the Campus Center. The library features twelve special collections, apart from the main collection. The collection includes paper records, photographs, film, video, audio materials, books, maps, plans. It has a 3,000 manuscript collection, 60,000 images, 2,500 sound recordings and many more. 

Housing services

Cape Breton University has four residences that includes – 

• MacDonald Residence – it offers single and double rooms
• Harris Hall – it is the new student residence. It offers single suites.
• Cabot Residence – it offers four bedroom apartments
• Alumni Hall – it offers five bedroom apartments along with two bedroom dorms. 

Students clubs

Cape Breton University Student’s Union provides services such as the Emergency Bursary fund, funding and management of societies, health and dental plans, Food Bank, Women’s Centre, Pride and Ally centre.

Cape Breton University location

Where exactly

Cape Breton University is located at 1250 Grand Lake Rd, Sydney, NS B1P 6L2, Canada. 

Different campuses locations

 All campuses of Cape Breton University are located in Sydney, Nova Scotia.

Top landmarks nearby, top companies, airports nearby

Famous places to visit around the Cape Breton University are – 

• Cape Breton University Art Gallery 
• Lingan Golf Club
• Cape Breton Miners Museum
• The Big Fiddle 
• Sydney Downtown Development Association
• Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design
• Petersfield Provincial Park
• Jost House Museum
• Celtic Shores Coastal Trail
• Breton Air

Cape Breton University International students’ info

Courses offered

• Arts
• Engineering Technology 
• Science
• Business Administration
• Nursing 
• Health Sciences
• Public Administration
• Education
• Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Science in Environment
• Emergency Management 
• Nutrition
• Health and Wellbeing 
• Culture

Student support

Cape Breton University provides a range of student support in fields of mental wellbeing, physical wellbeing, sports, academics, financial support, family and physiological support to their students.

International student contact

 Students can visit the official website of the Cape Breton University or can mail to the university.

Student life

student society

Cape Breton University Student’s Union provides services such as the Emergency Bursary fund, funding and management of societies, health and dental plans, Food Bank, Women’s Centre, Pride and Ally centre.

Residential Life

Cape Breton University has four residences that includes – 

• MacDonald Residence – it offers single and double rooms
• Harris Hall – it is the new student residence. It offers single suites.
• Cabot Residence – it offers four bedroom apartments
• Alumni Hall – it offers five bedroom apartments along with two bedroom dorms. 

Food & drink

 Famous food places near Cape Breton University are – 

• Flavor 19 
• Tim Hortons
• Commercial St Deli 
• The Olive Tree
• Black Spoon Bistro 
• The Lobster Pound and Moore 
• Falvor
• Doktor Luke’s
• Governors Pub & Eatery
• Miners Village Restaurant 

Short term getaways

Famous places to visit around the Cape Breton University are – 

• Cape Breton University Art Gallery 
• Lingan Golf Club
• Cape Breton Miners Museum
• The Big Fiddle 
• Sydney Downtown Development Association
• Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design
• Petersfield Provincial Park
• Jost House Museum
• Celtic Shores Coastal Trail
• Breton Air

Part time jobs

Cape Breton University students do many part time jobs in their area to meet their expenses. There are options for work as an intern, in restaurants, to give tuitions and many more.

Student Safety

Crime Around the area

Crime in Sydney, Nova Scotia is very low. It is considered a safe place for students to study.

Campus recruitment

Process

Cape Breton University helps students to get placements by marketing them to potential employers through workplace tours, international summer internships and employer-sponsored skills awards, degree plus. The University provides dedicated career support services.

Application form

 Students can visit the official website of the Cape Breton University that is www.cbu.ca 

Application Requirements

The entry requirements for the Cape Breton University are different for different courses. It is not feasible to write every requirement here, so students can visit the official website of the university 

Where to apply

Students can visit the official website of the Cape Breton University that is www.cbu.ca 

Scholarships

Cape Breton University offers nine major entrance scholarships based on the student’s average from high school. Students with a 90% average or greater are eligible for scholarships ranging in amount $10,000 to $24,000 over a four year period. Students taking a minimum of 24 credits are eligible for in course scholarships the following year depending on their academic performance.

Future Career Options

Cape Breton University helps students to get placements by marketing them to potential employers through workplace tours, international summer internships and employer-sponsored skills awards, degree plus. The University provides dedicated career support services.