Cape Breton University: Statistics

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#2744 of 14,131 In the World
#778 of 2,597 In North America
#67 of 101 In Canada
#6 of 9 In Nova Scotia
#1210 of 1,592 For Media Studies
Top50% For 27 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
74%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Master
Website
www.cbu.ca
Languages
English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate74%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate or recognized foreign equivalent, including International Baccalaureate; TOEFL score of 550
Academic CalendarSeptember to August (September - December; January-April; May-August)

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.

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.

Publications
2,724
Citations
57,877

Cape Breton University majors

by publication & citation count

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 Majors
245 / 12,390
Anthropology
239 / 5,185
Oceanography
234 / 5,754
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
229 / 3,578

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 20 48
1994 26 47
1995 25 71
1996 22 66
1997 22 88
1998 42 139
1999 24 115
2000 18 129
2001 25 162
2002 20 153
2003 24 208
2004 36 229
2005 27 351
2006 44 316
2007 56 418
2008 61 479
2009 77 663
2010 69 841
2011 68 1042
2012 77 1243
2013 86 1584
2014 132 1881
2015 100 1984
2016 98 2147
2017 114 2492
2018 120 2710
2019 147 3447
2020 154 4261
2021 162 5791
2022 138 5916
2023 188 6303
2024 170 6477
2025 142 6457
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for Cape Breton University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Domestic Tuition (CAD) International Tuition (CAD)
Undergraduate $6,900 - $7,900 $16,700 - $17,700
Graduate $7,900 - $9,900 $18,700 - $20,700
Business Administration (MBA) $22,500 $22,500

All tuition costs are in Canadian dollars (CAD).

Cape Breton University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.

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.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

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

Notable alumni

  1. Cory Bent

    Cory Bent
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1997-.. (age 29)
    Occupations
    association football player
    Biography

    Cory Bent is an English professional footballer.

  2. Peter Schaale

    Peter Schaale
    Born in
    Germany Flag Germany
    Years
    1996-.. (age 30)
    Occupations
    association football player
    Biography

    Peter Schaale is a German professional footballer.

  3. Meshack Lufile

    Meshack Lufile
    Born in
    Canada Flag Canada
    Years
    1992-.. (age 34)
    Occupations
    basketball player
    Biography

    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.

  4. Nolan Crouse

    Nolan Crouse
    Years
    1953-.. (age 73)
    Biography

    Nolan Crouse is the former Mayor of St. Albert, Alberta, Canada and a former candidate for the leadership of the Alberta Liberal Party.

Cape Breton University faculties and divisions

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

General information

Alternative names CBU
Founded 1974
Motto Experience the Possibilities
Colors orange, green, black, gray

Location and contacts

Address P.O.Box 5300 1250 Grand Lake Road
Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P 6L2
Canada
City population 30,000

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