Arts & Community Studies
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Arts Community Studies pathways.
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Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Cape Breton University
Cape Breton University offers career-focused and community-connected education in arts, business, science, health, engineering technology, hospitality and graduate studies on Cape Breton Island.
Undergraduate applicationCAD $80
Graduate applicationCAD $100
English requirementIELTS 6.5*
Available intakesJanuary, May & September*
2026–2027 international tuition and fees
BA, BACS, BSc & BHTMCAD $71,383.20estimated total for a 3-year program
Four-year undergraduate programsCAD $95,177.60estimated total for BA, BBA, BSc and other listed 120-credit programs
Engineering Transfer or DiplomaCAD $47,588.80estimated total for two years of study at CBU
MAIBA, Digital Marketing or MHLICAD $35,195.16estimated total for each 16-month graduate program
MBA in CEDCAD $50,929.92estimated total for international students on campus
Additional expensesNot includedHousing, meals, textbooks and certain course charges are extra
Available program options
Business & Tourism
Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management.
Science & Environment
Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts and Science in Environment.
Engineering & Technology
Engineering Transfer, Engineering Technology diploma and bachelor pathways.
Health Programs
Public Health, Nursing and health-related study options with program-specific eligibility.
Graduate Studies
AI and Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, Healthcare Leadership, MBA and Education programs.
Upcoming international application dates
January 2027Applications close October 15, 2026*
May 2027Applications close February 15, 2027*
September 2027Applications open October 1, 2026 and close May 15, 2027*
English-language requirement
The standard undergraduate benchmark is generally IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, normally with no band below 6.0. Accepted tests and minimum scores can differ for graduate and professional programs.
Important tuition information
The displayed figures are CBU’s published estimated total program tuition and fees, not annual amounts. Final cost depends on program, registered credits and additional charges.
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*Program availability, intake dates, tuition, admission requirements and English-language scores can change. Applications may close early when enrolment targets are reached.
