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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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Let us walk you through the entire application process, step-by-step from start to finish.

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

Giving Tuesday at CBU: Compassion in Action at the Students’ Union Food Bank

November 28, 2025

As part of this year’s Giving Tuesday campaign, Cape Breton University is highlighting the essential work of the CBU Students’…

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Delivering Innovation and Improving Access to Medication

November 20, 2025

When Chidozie (Michael) Nzekwe was a young boy in Lagos, Nigeria, he dreamed of becoming a pharmacist. Today, he is…

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Hockey Town to Campus Ice: How Eskasoni is Helping Power Capers’ Hockey

November 19, 2025

  When Amira Paul thinks about home, she hears the sound of skates and sticks during ‘girls’ ice time’ at…

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Cape Breton Medical Campus Builds on Local Culture of Collaboration

November 12, 2025

Whether it’s filling a prescription, supporting someone healing from an injury or responding to a mental health crisis, you might…

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Pre-Med Success Story: Jamey Toney-Gagné

November 7, 2025

For Jamey Toney-Gagné, the path to medicine began at home. Growing up, she often joined her mom, a continuing care…

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Defining Hope Through Youth Photography in Cape Breton

November 7, 2025

What if hope could be captured through the lens of a camera? That’s the exact question a Cape Breton University…

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A Future Physician Committed to Giving Back: Meet Cassidy MacCormack

November 6, 2025

Cape Breton University Alumna Cassidy MacCormack grew up in the rural community of Baddeck, an experience that shaped not only…

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My CBU Story: Shelby MacIsaac

November 4, 2025

Shelby MacIsaac thought the plan was set when she returned to Sydney from McMaster University. She worked shifts at a…

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My CBU Story: Rahat Razzaq

November 3, 2025

A teacher’s impact on students is often measured on paper, in schedules and structures; from due dates and test scores…

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CBU Boardmore Theatre Brings The Addams Family to Life With First Musical Production Post-COVID

November 25, 2025

Cape Breton University’s Boardmore Theatre is closing out November with a lively, offbeat and wonderfully weird production of The Addams…

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Cape Breton Creative Arts Awards Celebrate Excellence, Leadership and Community Spirit

November 13, 2025

(Sydney, NS) – On November 6, 2025, Cape Breton University, in partnership with the Cape Breton Partnership, proudly celebrated the…

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CBU Invites Nominations for Margaret Dechman Community Research Award

November 10, 2025

Cape Breton University is pleased to invite nominations for the 2026 Dr. Margaret Dechman Community-Engaged Research Champion Award. This annual…

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Cape Breton University to Celebrate Fall 2025 Convocation Ceremonies 

November 3, 2025

Cape Breton University will celebrate the success of close to 400 graduates on Wednesday, November 5, at 11:00am at the…

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CBU President Delivers Keynote at Luncheon Event – Perseverance and Prosperity: Imagining A Vibrant Future for Our Island

October 29, 2025

Cape Breton University, in collaboration with the Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Cape Breton Partnership, hosted a…

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Cape Breton University to Host Bell 2025 AUS Women’s Soccer Championship and Honour Yann Artur

October 23, 2025

Cape Breton University will host the Bell 2025 Atlantic University Sport (AUS) Women’s Soccer Championship presented by Protocase from October…

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CBU to Host Community Open House 2025

October 23, 2025

On Saturday, October 25, Cape Breton University will host Open House 2025, inviting future students, families, alumni and community members…

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CBU’s Dr. Tammy Bernasky Named Finalist for Accessibility Trailblazer Award

October 17, 2025

Cape Breton University is proud to share that Dr. Tammy Bernasky, an Assistant Professor of Political Science at CBU, has…

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Cape Breton University to Confer Honorary Degrees on two Cape Bretoners, Dr. David Kennedy and Mr. Donnie Campbell

October 17, 2025

On Wednesday, November 5, during the Fall Convocation ceremony, Cape Breton University will confer Doctor of Laws, honoris causa on…

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Events

Fall Film Festival: Schitt’s Creek

Dec 1, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Immigration Session: Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

Dec 1, 2025 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Weekly Academic Success Workshops (Shoelace Series) – Exam Prep and Study Skills

Dec 2, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Vigil for The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Dec 2, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
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Resume Writing Workshop with Nova Scotia Works

Dec 2, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Virtual Registration Support Session

Dec 3, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Important Dates

December
03

Last day of classes for Fall 2025 term

December
04

In the event of campus closure due to weather or other conditions, December 4 and 5 will be used as class make-up days. If usage is required, the class schedule will be determined by the Registrar’s Office

December
08

Fall term examinations begin

December
17

Fall term examinations end

December
17

Application to Graduate for 2026 Spring Convocation opens

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