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A diverse campus and welcoming environment are waiting for you at Cape Breton University. Here, you’ll get more than just a world-class education. You’ll build life-long friendships, gain global perspectives and experience the vibrant culture of Cape Breton Island.

Live and study alongside students just like you from over 70 countries around the world while receiving the support you need to succeed.

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Begin on the Before You Apply page for information to consider before you submit your admission application. Next, learn How To Apply and how to Accept Your Offer once you’ve been accepted to CBU.

Finally, we’ve mapped out the helpful What’s Next steps new students should take to set up their accounts, get registered for classes and more.

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Latest CBU Stories

From Newfoundland to Nova Scotia: Meet Brooke Williams

March 23, 2026

Brooke Williams thought her education journey was complete when she graduated from the Mental Health and Addictions program at College…

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Cape Breton Medical Campus Student Launches Stem Cell Registry Drive at CBU

March 16, 2026

First-year medical student, Oliver Schnare, is part of the inaugural class of students at the new Cape Breton Medical Campus…

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More than a Game: Leila Ludyka’s Path to Purpose

March 3, 2026

Leila Ludyka describes herself as a “Jack of all trades” who is always busy, a title she earns daily. If…

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Double Duty: Ellie Lancaster’s Return to Basketball

February 17, 2026

For most student-athletes, balancing one varsity sport and a full university course load is already enough of a challenge. For…

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A Legacy of Leadership: Meet Aaron Cunningham

February 11, 2026

When Aaron “A.C.” Cunningham arrived at Cape Breton University from Shelburne, Ontario, he brought more than just a fast-paced playing…

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Meet Cape Breton University’s First McCall MacBain Scholarship Finalist: Rebecca Seymour

February 9, 2026

For Rebecca Seymour, leadership has always been about showing up for her community. Whether chairing Students Nova Scotia, serving on…

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Med Students from CBMC to Perform at Annual Fundraiser

February 4, 2026

Students at the Cape Breton Medical Campus (CBMC) are getting ready to join their Dalhousie Medical School peers this weekend…

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International Honour Brings a 90-Year Literary Tradition to Cape Breton University

February 3, 2026

Sherlock Holmes has been studied, debated and reinterpreted for more than a century by readers and scholars around the world.…

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Building a Culture of Consent Through Peer Education at CBU

January 29, 2026

Creating a campus where students feel safe, informed and supported depends on effective communication, visibility and trust. Here at Cape…

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Cape Breton University Announces Presidential Delegation to India to Strengthen India-Canada Education Corridor

April 16, 2026

Originally published by Kaizzen.  Cape Breton University (CBU), one of Canada’s leading public universities, has announced a high-level delegation visit…

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Capers Men’s Basketball Standouts Stefan Anisko and Tayshaun Thomas Selected in 2026 CEBL Signing Day

April 8, 2026

The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) officially announced its first Signing Day selections on April 8, a new format replacing…

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Cape Breton University Students Stand Out Among Atlantic Canada’s Best at Science Atlantic Conference

March 26, 2026

Students from Cape Breton University earned top honours at the 2026 Science Atlantic Environment Conference, held March 14 and 15,…

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Cape Breton University to Host Film Screening on Trans Day of Visibility

March 26, 2026

 Cape Breton University will host a free screening of the documentary Heightened Scrutiny at the Boardmore Theatre on Tuesday, March…

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Cape Breton University to Host Screening and Workshop Series on Accessible Live Theatre

March 24, 2026

Cape Breton University will be hosting a screening and workshop series focused on making live theatre and dance more accessible…

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Cape Breton University’s Centre for Sound Communities Celebrates International Album Release with Smithsonian Folkways

March 24, 2026

Cape Breton University and the Centre for Sound Communities (CSC) are inviting the public to attend a unique, hybrid celebration…

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Cape Breton University Honours Excellence in 2025 Internal Research and Teaching Awards

March 23, 2026

Cape Breton University (CBU) gathered on Thursday, March 19, to honour the outstanding contributions of its faculty and community partners…

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CBU Research Team Helps Uncover 200,000-Year-Old Neanderthal Healthcare Secret

March 20, 2026

A ground-breaking new international study has revealed that Neanderthals may have been actively utilizing antibacterial treatments thousands of years before…

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Cape Breton University Launches Three New Master’s Programs

March 16, 2026

Cape Breton University (CBU) has launched three new Master’s programs within the Shannon School of Business (SSOB). The Master of…

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Apr 22, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Immigration Session: Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

Apr 23, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Virtual Registration Support Sessions

Apr 29, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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CBU What’s Next: High School Student Preparedness Day

Apr 29, 2026 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Mulan

May 4, 2026 10:00 am - May 10, 2026 5:00 pm
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Week of Welcome – Information Tables

May 4, 2026 11:30 am - Jun 7, 2026 12:00 am
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April
21

Winter term examinations end

April
22

Exam Make Up Day

April
27

Final grades due by 4:00 pm in the Registrar’s Office

April
28

Grades available to students

May
04

Classes Commence (Summer 1: 4 Week, Summer 3: 6 Week, Summer 5: 8 Week, Summer 6: 12 Week)

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