Cape Breton University

At Cape Breton University (CBU), students will quickly discover the effect they will have in the world. With one-of-a-kind programs, small class sizes and an energetic campus life, Cape Breton University will quickly become more than a university—it will become a home away from home!

Cape Breton University is as distinct as the island it’s named after. Cape Breton Island is an amazing backdrop for students' time at university. From the Bras D’or lakes to the stunning Cabot Trail, there’s a reason that Cape Breton Island is consistently voted one of the most beautiful islands in the world! Located in Sydney, Cape Breton University students will have plenty of opportunity to check out the natural beauty of the Island and be back with more than enough time for a night out with friends in the city.

In addition to degrees, Cape Breton University offers numerous certificates, diplomas, transfer programs and articulation agreements. At Cape Breton University, your future takes shape. Students will meet the people who will help them on their journey and develop the skills they need to make it happen. Cape Breton University is just the first step—the next step is all in students' hands!

Why Cape Breton University

• Location: CBU is nestled in the heart of Cape Breton Island in Sydney, Nova Scotia. As the second-largest city in Nova Scotia, it is said that Sydney is the best of both worlds, offering the amenities of a medium-sized, urban area with the safe and friendly atmosphere of a small town.
• Energetic Campus Life: Along with its great location, CBU is home to many of Canada’s most content students, which is why CBU has been consistently rated among the country’s highest for student satisfaction. We also have some of the highest academic achievers, with Nova Scotia’s highest percentage of students with high school averages of 95+.
• Campus Diversity: Life at CBU is one of opportunity, diversity and academic excellence. Receive a world-class education, while embracing adventure in a safe and academically challenging location. CBU is home to nearly 1,000 international students from more than 40 countries, including China, Saudi Arabia, Bermuda, Egypt, Russia, the Bahamas, Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, the United Kingdom, Germany, India and Bangladesh. CBU fosters an inclusive and diverse learning environment, where you will experience the best of Canada while making friends with people from around the globe.
• Distinctive Blend of Degree and Diploma Programs: Students at CBU are able to design an education ideally suited for success in the liberal arts, business, science and technology. Complimenting its leading academic programs, CBU offers a variety of activities to shape a well-rounded education. Whether students plan to study business, science, technology or the arts or, if they are determined to become a notable CEO, an innovative engineer or a famous novelist, CBU is undoubtedly the first step toward success. From nationally recognized sports teams, award-winning literary publications to world-renowned musicians, and unique theatre productions, students will find it all on this campus.