Cape Breton University: Statistics

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#2702 of 14,131 In the World
#787 of 2,597 In North America
#65 of 101 In Canada
#6 of 9 In Nova Scotia
#1106 of 1,202 For Media Studies
Top50% For 27 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
50%
Enrollment
3,500
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Master
Website
www.cbu.ca
Languages
English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate50%
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)
Enrollment3,500
Full time employee100
Student:staff ratio35:1

We've calculated the 50% 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 1,958 scientific papers with 30,953 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, Engineering, Computer Science, and Physics.

Publications
1,958
Citations
30,953

Cape Breton University majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
1,345 / 21,372
Environmental Science
1,018 / 13,650
Biology
897 / 16,029
Political Science
879 / 12,167
Law
805 / 11,498
Sociology
777 / 13,249
Philosophy
729 / 14,246
Engineering
630 / 9,070
Computer Science
623 / 14,175
Physics
621 / 10,179
Psychology
614 / 17,769
Medicine
609 / 13,358
Geography and Cartography
601 / 7,050
History
585 / 4,971
Geology
538 / 7,448
Chemistry
521 / 8,506
Archaeology
492 / 4,813
Business
461 / 7,515
Ecology
450 / 7,435
Economics
413 / 3,961
Quantum and Particle physics
393 / 5,996
Paleontology
378 / 5,231
Mathematics
369 / 8,807
Social Psychology
346 / 12,702
Linguistics
319 / 11,556
Organic Chemistry
293 / 4,630
Art & Design
279 / 1,672
Biochemistry
273 / 4,948
Genetics
255 / 4,458
Materials Science
251 / 3,782
Statistics
247 / 5,013
Development Studies
240 / 2,558
Management
200 / 5,789
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
197 / 4,108
Botany
188 / 2,710
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
180 / 1,947
Psychiatry
180 / 8,468
Education Majors
178 / 5,615
Anthropology
176 / 3,204
Oceanography
161 / 2,478

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1990 19 29
1991 15 19
1992 30 30
1993 15 20
1994 23 30
1995 19 39
1996 18 40
1997 21 59
1998 34 89
1999 22 75
2000 18 85
2001 22 97
2002 16 121
2003 20 137
2004 27 174
2005 26 272
2006 36 249
2007 52 338
2008 54 369
2009 63 478
2010 60 644
2011 60 800
2012 63 992
2013 63 1190
2014 113 1484
2015 92 1579
2016 80 1588
2017 88 1789
2018 101 1940
2019 108 2396
2020 137 3099
2021 148 4413
2022 112 4217
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. Nolan Crouse

    Nolan Crouse
    Years
    1953-.. (age 70)
    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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