Cape Breton University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 2744 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 778 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 67 of 101 | In Canada |
| # 1210 of 1,589 | For Media Studies |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
74%
Enrollment
4,050
Languages
English
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Master
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 74% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or recognized foreign equivalent, including International Baccalaureate; TOEFL score of 550 |
| Academic Calendar | September to August (September - December; January-April; May-August) |
| Enrollment | 4,050 |
We've calculated the 74% acceptance rate for Cape Breton University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Cape Breton University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Cape Breton University faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Cape Breton University.
Centre : Cape Breton Studies
Celtic Languages and Studies
Ethnology
Folklore
Music
Musicology
Centre : Children's Rights
Human Rights
Centre : International Studies
International Studies
Centre : Natural History
Biological and Life Sciences
Botany
Natural Sciences
Centre : Philosophy and Religion
Philosophy
Religion
Centre : Religion and Society
Christian Religious Studies
Islamic Theology
Judaic Religious Studies
Religion
Centre : Small Business Development
Small Business
Centre : Sustainability in Energy and the Environment
Energy Engineering
Environmental Studies
Course/Programme : Online Education
Engineering
Environmental Studies
Hotel and Restaurant
Industrial Engineering
Protective Services
Public Administration
Public Health
Social and Community Services
Tourism
Group : Petroleum Applications of Wireless Systems
Petroleum and Gas Engineering
Institute : Beaton
Cultural Studies
Economics
Environmental Studies
History
Industrial and Production Economics
Labour and Industrial Relations
Political Sciences
Religious Studies
Rural Studies
Social Studies
Institute : Community Economic Development
Development Studies
Institute : Development of Energy and Sustainability
Energy Engineering
Institute : Ecosystem Research
Ecology
Institute : Human Values and Technology
Technology
Institute : Louisbourg
Education
Institute : Small and Medium-sized Enterprise
Small Business
Institute : Tourism Development
Tourism
Research Division : Marketing
Marketing
School : Arts and Social Sciences
Anthropology
Business Administration
Celtic Languages and Studies
Communication Studies
Cultural Studies
English
Environmental Studies
Fine Arts
Folklore
French
Health Sciences
Heritage Preservation
History
Literature
Management
Media Studies
Modern Languages
Musicology
Native American Studies
Native Language
Philosophy
Physical Education
Political Sciences
Psychology
Public Administration
Religious Studies
Social and Community Services
Social Sciences
Sociology
Spanish
Theatre
Women's Studies
School : Business
Accountancy
Business Administration
Development Studies
Economics
Finance
Hotel and Restaurant
Human Resources
Law
Marketing
Tourism
School : Graduate and Professional Studies
Art Education
Arts and Humanities
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Curriculum
Education
Educational and Student Counselling
Educational Technology
Health Sciences
Information Technology
Mathematics
Microbiology
Nursing
Nutrition
Occupational Health
Public Health
Secondary Education
Social Sciences
School : Science and Technology
Agriculture
Bioengineering
Biology
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Electronics and Automation
Engineering
Environmental Studies
Geology
Industrial Engineering
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Mining Engineering
Petroleum and Gas Engineering
Physical Therapy
Physics
Psychology
Technology
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Cape Breton University.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Business | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Engineering | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Environmental Science | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Mathematics | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Medicine | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Physics | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | TBD | TBD |
Research profile
Cape Breton University has published 2,724 scientific papers with 57,877 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, Engineering, Medicine, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
1,867
/ 42,134
|
|---|---|
| Environmental Science |
1,379
/ 26,445
|
| Biology |
1,235
/ 32,325
|
| Political Science |
1,204
/ 23,669
|
| Law |
1,100
/ 22,342
|
| Sociology |
1,080
/ 26,657
|
| Philosophy |
977
/ 27,068
|
| Engineering |
914
/ 17,814
|
| Medicine |
881
/ 26,501
|
| Physics |
873
/ 19,357
|
| Psychology |
857
/ 32,204
|
| Computer Science |
848
/ 26,346
|
| Geography and Cartography |
813
/ 13,991
|
| History |
793
/ 10,749
|
| Geology |
746
/ 15,556
|
| Chemistry |
735
/ 16,069
|
| Archaeology |
656
/ 10,216
|
| Business |
641
/ 16,073
|
| Ecology |
605
/ 14,909
|
| Economics |
561
/ 8,587
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
556
/ 11,618
|
| Paleontology |
512
/ 10,733
|
| Mathematics |
510
/ 16,725
|
| Social Psychology |
474
/ 23,769
|
| Linguistics |
439
/ 21,489
|
| Organic chemistry |
432
/ 9,721
|
| Art & Design |
404
/ 4,717
|
| Biochemistry |
382
/ 9,794
|
| Materials Science |
373
/ 7,513
|
| Genetics |
352
/ 8,605
|
| Statistics |
345
/ 10,235
|
| Development Studies |
340
/ 5,603
|
| Management |
292
/ 11,616
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
278
/ 8,560
|
| Psychiatry |
267
/ 16,278
|
| Botany |
246
/ 5,325
|
| Education |
245
/ 12,390
|
| Anthropology |
239
/ 5,185
|
| Oceanography |
234
/ 5,754
|
| Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
229
/ 3,578
|
Annual publication & citation counts
4 Notable alumni
1. Nolan Crouse
1953-. (aged 73)
Nolan Crouse is the former Mayor of St. Albert, Alberta, Canada and a former candidate for the leadership of the Alberta Liberal Party.
2. Cory Bent
1997-. (aged 29)
association football player
Cory Bent is an English professional footballer.
3. Peter Schaale
1996-. (aged 30)
association football player
Peter Schaale is a German professional footballer.
4. Meshack Lufile
1992-. (aged 34)
basketball player
Meshack Wandja Lufile is a Canadian professional basketball player for Slavia Prague of the National Basketball League in the Czech Republic. Born in Burlington, Ontario Lufile made his professional debut with Aris Leeuwarden of the Dutch Basketball League. In July 2020, Meshack launched his official website to keep fans up to date about his career.
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General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
CBU
Founded
1974
Motto
Experience the Possibilities
Colors
orange, green, black, gray
Academic calendar
September to August (September - December; January-April; May-August)
Address
P.O.Box 5300 1250 Grand Lake Road Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P 6L2 Canada
City Population
30,000
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