Cape Breton University Rankings
| In the World | #2761 of 14178 |
|---|---|
| In North America | #843 of 2629 |
| In Canada | #68 of 101 |
| In Nova Scotia | #6 of 9 |
| In Sydney | #1 of 1 |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 55%
- Enrollment
- 3,500
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- cbu.ca
- Languages
- English
Publications & Citations
Cape Breton University majors
by publication count
| Psychology | |
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| Chemistry | |
| Sociology | |
| Biology | |
| Political science | |
| Economics | |
| Geology | |
| Business | |
| Medicine | |
| Mathematics | |
| Geography | |
| Art | |
| Materials science | |
| History | |
| Computer science | |
| Philosophy | |
| Environmental science | |
| Engineering | |
| Physics |
Topical rankings by citation count
| Discipline | World Rank | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| History | 843 | 179 |
| Psychology | 871 | 16,809 |
| Sociology | 1100 | 1,589 |
| Political science | 1331 | 498 |
| Art | 1391 | 33 |
| Philosophy | 1420 | 37 |
| Geology | 1460 | 885 |
| Geography | 1642 | 668 |
| Business | 1848 | 781 |
| Economics | 2168 | 433 |
| Physics | 2524 | 439 |
| Computer science | 2608 | 1,165 |
| Chemistry | 2746 | 2,066 |
| Biology | 2754 | 2,138 |
| Engineering | 2764 | 394 |
| Medicine | 3098 | 874 |
| Environmental science | 3276 | 168 |
| Mathematics | 3420 | 288 |
| Materials science | 3604 | 332 |
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 13 | 33 |
| 1991 | 11 | 22 |
| 1992 | 27 | 31 |
| 1993 | 12 | 24 |
| 1994 | 17 | 35 |
| 1995 | 18 | 68 |
| 1996 | 15 | 67 |
| 1997 | 19 | 74 |
| 1998 | 32 | 124 |
| 1999 | 18 | 105 |
| 2000 | 10 | 132 |
| 2001 | 16 | 170 |
| 2002 | 12 | 205 |
| 2003 | 17 | 232 |
| 2004 | 23 | 304 |
| 2005 | 26 | 386 |
| 2006 | 32 | 330 |
| 2007 | 49 | 476 |
| 2008 | 61 | 601 |
| 2009 | 65 | 834 |
| 2010 | 55 | 1156 |
| 2011 | 57 | 1473 |
| 2012 | 56 | 1771 |
| 2013 | 59 | 2239 |
| 2014 | 104 | 2703 |
| 2015 | 84 | 2710 |
| 2016 | 78 | 2503 |
| 2017 | 70 | 2504 |
| 2018 | 87 | 2245 |
| 2019 | 85 | 2872 |
| 2020 | 108 | 3371 |
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 55% |
|---|---|
| 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 | 3,500 |
| Full time employee | 100 |
| Student:staff ratio | 35:1 |
Tuition
| Undergraduate | Graduate | |
|---|---|---|
| Local students | $6,250 | $18,750 |
| International students | $13,750 |
Cape Breton University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design | Arts | Humanities | + | + | – | – |
| Business | Politics | Social Sciences | – | + | + | – |
| Languages | Culture | Linguistics | – | + | – | – |
| Nursing | Health | Pharmacy | Medicine | – | + | – | – |
| Engineering | IT | + | + | – | – |
| Maths | Natural Sciences | – | + | – | – |
General info
| Alternative names | CBU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1974 |
| Wikipedia | Cape Breton University |
| Accreditation | Department of Labour and Advanced Education of Nova Scotia |
| Motto | Experience the Possibilities |
| Colors | orange, green, black, gray |
| Academic structure | School of Arts and Social Sciences Shannon School of Business School of Science and Technology School of Professional Studies Unama'ki College |
| Affiliations and memberships | Universities Canada (UC) Canadian Virtual University (CVU) Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) |
Location and Contacts
| Address | PO Box 5300 Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P 6L2 Canada |
|---|---|
| City population | 30,000 |
| Phone | +1 (902) 539 5300 |
| Fax | +1 (902) 562 0119 |