In order to transfer to CBU you must be in good academic standing at your current/previous institution.
You must meet the general admissions requirements (or the post-secondary equivalent) for the program, found under the Canadian or International tabs of this tool.
To see if your institution is an articulation partner, please view our articulation agreements page.
Please email us if you have specific questions about admission requirements and transferring to CBU:
- International students: internationaladmissions@cbu.ca.
- Canadian students / Permanent Residents of Canada: admissions@cbu.ca

Create Solutions For The Real World

One look at island life and it becomes clear: CBU is a special place that is focused and determined to make the world a better place. The passion for innovation and collaboration runs deep in our history and fuels our future.

The engineering transfer program is offered at CBU on an associate basis with Dalhousie University. CBU is one of the few Associated Universities to offer the first two years of all six engineering disciplines. These include civil, environmental, electrical, industrial, mechanical and chemical engineering. CBU delivers the first two years of the four-year Bachelor of Engineering program, with the final two years delivered at Dalhousie University.

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The first year of the program is common for all six discipline options. At the end of the first year, you must make a decision on a specialty. Application is made at this time to both CBU and Dalhousie for a seat in the particular discipline of choice.

During year two, you will be registered at both CBU and Dalhousie University. Years three and four will be completed at Dalhousie University.

Students can also combine a BSc in either chemistry or mathematics with the Engineering Diploma. This program requires a third year of study at CBU to complete the BSc, followed by two years at Dalhousie University to complete the BEng.

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TUITION AND FEES

SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROGRAMS

What is the tuition for this program?

These numbers are an estimate for planning purposes only. These numbers do not include lab or accommodation fees. Please visit the Student Finance Hub for more information.

	TOTAL YEAR(S)	TOTAL CREDITS	TOTAL SEMESTER(S)	NS STUDENTS	OTHER PROVINCE STUDENTS	INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Bachelor of Engineering (Transfer)	2	60	4	$18,450.20	$21,568.20	$45,416.20

CBU delivers the first two years of the four-year Bachelor of Engineering program, with the final two years delivered at Dalhousie University. These numbers reflect the two years of study at CBU only.

Sample Courses and Resources

CBU COURSE CATALOGUE

Engineering Courses

SAMPLE COURSE SCHEDULE

BEng, Transfer (Year 1)

Why study at CBU?

Our friendly, welcoming, respectful community helps engineering students connect solutions with real-world problems.

By starting the BEng Transfer Program at a smaller institution, students get individualized attention and support from experienced faculty, which is critical for success.

CBU is home to the newest Engineering Department in Nova Scotia, and second in size only to Dalhousie University. CBU is also one of the few Associated Universities to offer the first two years of all six engineering disciplines.