Student Finance Hub

Understanding tuition and fees is an important part of preparing for university life at CBU. Students can explore detailed tuition and fee information for domestic, international, undergraduate, and graduate programs, with detailed cost breakdowns by program, year and semester.

Helpful resources are also available for payment options, key deadlines, scholarships, bursaries and where to find support when needed.

Undergraduate & Graduate Tuition

• Total Tuition and Fees Costs
  • Lists total tuition and fees for all students and and all CBU programs.
• Tuition and Fees Detailed Breakdown for Canadian Students
  • Lists cost breakdown of tuition and fees per semester, per year and per program for Canadian students
• Tuition and Fees Detailed Breakdown for International Students
  • Lists cost breakdown of tuition & fees per semester, per year, and per program for International students

Accommodations, Residence Fees & Meal Plan Costs

Accommodations costs, residence fees and meal plan fees are not included in the Total Tuition & Fees costs or the Tuition & Fees Detailed Breakdowns.

Please review CBU’s Accommodations page for detailed information on:

• On Campus Residence Fees
• On Campus Dining & Meal Plan Costs
• Off Campus Accommodations

Health & Medical Insurance

All students at Cape Breton University are required to have health insurance coverage. Canadian students are automatically enrolled in a student health plan unless they have equivalent coverage, while international students are automatically enrolled in a separate mandatory health insurance plan and cannot opt out.

• Canadian Student Health Insurance
• International Student Health Insurance

Scholarships, Bursaries and Financial Aid

CBU offers a range of scholarships, bursaries, and funding opportunities to support students in financing their education.

• Scholarships & Bursaries
  • Current Scholarships & Bursaries
  • In-Course Scholarships & Bursaries
• Unama’ki College Scholarships & Bursaries
• Financial Aid
• Tuition Waiver for Former Youth in Care

Payment Information

• Payment Options
• Payment Deadlines, Policies and Regulations
  

Penalties and Refunds

• Academic and Financial Penalties
• International Tuition Deposit Refund Policy

Other Information

• Income Tax Information
• SIN Collection

Need Help?

If you have any questions or need personalized support, we’re here to help.

Student Finance Office
Email: Canadian Students: studentaccounts@cbu.ca
International Students: internationalaccounts@cbu.ca
Phone: (902) 563-1330
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm