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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

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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My CBU Story – Shareeve and Jada Gould

October 31, 2025

From late-night study sessions at the Unama’ki College library to early-morning clinical shifts, sisters Shareeve and Jada Gould have supported…

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My CBU Story: Shemar Brown

October 29, 2025

Shemar Brown came to Cape Breton University with a straightforward plan. The psych major and basketball player from Toronto wanted…

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My CBU Story: Alex Burke

October 28, 2025

Years ago, if you asked Alex Burke what his plans were for after high school, he would have told you…

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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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Cape Breton University to host a Community Open House for 2025

October 17, 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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Annette Verschuren to Conclude Historic 20-Year Tenure as Chancellor of CBU

October 7, 2025

Cape Breton University’s President & Vice-Chancellor, David Dingwall announced that Annette Verschuren, O.C., will conclude her tenure as Chancellor. After…

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Events

Job Search Session with Nova Scotia Works

Nov 13, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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CBU Employee Event: Tools to Support Your Work with Students

Nov 13, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Map it out Thursdays: Weekly Student Planning Sessions

Nov 13, 2025 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Immigration Session: Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

Nov 13, 2025 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Equity, Ethics and Engagement: Creating Guidelines and Best Practices for Research with Vulnerable Populations

Nov 14, 2025 8:30 pm - 4:00 pm
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CBU Rec: Floor Hockey Tournament

Nov 15, 2025 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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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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