| PROGRAM | TOTAL YEAR(S) | TOTAL CREDITS | TOTAL SEMESTER(S) | NS STUDENTS | OTHER PROVINCE STUDENTS | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS |
| 3 Year Bachelor of Arts (BA) | 3 | 90 | 6 | $27,675.30 | $32,352.30 | $68,124.30 |
| 4 Year Bachelor of Arts (BA) | 4 | 120 | 8 | $36,900.40 | $43,136.40 | $90,832.40 |
Tuition and Fees
At CBU, tuition and other fees vary based on the number of credit hours you take, your program of study and whether you are a domestic or international student. In addition to tuition, students are responsible for a range of additional fees which help support campus services and student life. These may include application fees, health and dental plans, lab fees, graduation fees and others depending on your specific circumstances. A comprehensive overview of tuition and additional fees is provided below to support student financial planning; however, please note that all costs listed are estimates and may vary.
Nova Scotia Residents
Nova Scotia residents benefit from a provincial bursary of $128.30 per 3-credit course, which is reflected in the totals shown.
Fees Not Included in Totals
Please be sure to review the Additional Fees section further down the page for fees not included in overall totals.
Accommodations, residence fees and meal plan costs are also not included in the below totals.
Detailed Cost Breakdowns per Program
Total costs for each academic program are available below. Detailed cost breakdowns are also available:
2025-2026 TOTAL UNDERGRADUATE TUITION & FEES BY PROGRAM
| PROGRAM | TOTAL YEAR(S) | TOTAL CREDITS | TOTAL SEMESTER(S) | NS STUDENTS | OTHER PROVINCE STUDENTS | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS |
| 3 Year Bachelor of Arts, Community Studies (BACS) | 3 | 90 | 6 | $27,675.30 | $32,352.30 | $68,124.30 |
| 4 Year Bachelor of Arts, Community Studies (BACS) | 4 | 120 | 8 | $36,900.40 | $43,136.40 | $90,832.40 |
| PROGRAM | TOTAL YEAR(S) | TOTAL CREDITS | TOTAL SEMESTER(S) | NS STUDENTS | OTHER PROVINCE STUDENTS | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS |
| Bachelor of Arts and Science in Environment (BASE) | 4 | 120 | 8 | $36,900.40 | $43,136.40 | $90,832.40 |
| PROGRAM | TOTAL YEAR(S) | TOTAL CREDITS | TOTAL SEMESTER(S) | NS STUDENTS | OTHER PROVINCE STUDENTS | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS |
| Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | 4 | 120 | 8 | $36,900.40 | $43,136.40 | $90,832.40 |
| PROGRAM | TOTAL YEAR(S) | TOTAL CREDITS | TOTAL SEMESTER(S) | NS STUDENTS | OTHER PROVINCE STUDENTS | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS |
| Bachelor of Education B.Ed (on campus) | 1 | 60 | 4 | $22,005.20 | $25,231.20 | – |
| PROGRAM | 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.
| PROGRAM | TOTAL YEAR(S) | TOTAL CREDITS | TOTAL SEMESTER(S) | NS STUDENTS | OTHER PROVINCE STUDENTS | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS |
| 2 Year Diploma of Engineering Technology (BET) | 2 | 60 | 4 | $18,450.20 | $21,568.20 | $45,416.20 |
| 3 Year Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BET) | 3 | 90 | 6 | $27,675.30 | $32,352.30 | $68,124.30 |
| 4 Year Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BET) | 4 | 120 | 8 | $36,900.40 | $43,136.40 | $90,832.40 |
| PROGRAM | TOTAL YEAR(S) | TOTAL CREDITS | TOTAL SEMESTER(S) | NS STUDENTS | OTHER PROVINCE STUDENTS | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS |
| Bachelor of Health Sciences, Public Health (BHSc)(Professional Degree) | 2 | 36 | 6 | $11,232.56 | $13,103.36 | – |
| Bachelor of Health Sciences, Public Health (BHSc)(Accelerated Degree) | 2 | 72 | 4 | $21,972.00 | $25,713.60 | $53,950.00 |
| Bachelor of Public Health (BHSc) (Direct Entry) | 4 | 120 | 8 | $36,900.40 | $43,136.40 | $90,832.40 |
| PROGRAM | TOTAL YEAR(S) | TOTAL CREDITS | TOTAL SEMESTER(S) | NS STUDENTS | OTHER PROVINCE STUDENTS | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS |
| Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism (BHTM) | 3 | 90 | 6 | $27,675.30 | $32,352.30 | $68,124.30 |
| PROGRAM | TOTAL YEAR(S) | TOTAL CREDITS | TOTAL SEMESTER(S) | NS STUDENTS | OTHER PROVINCE STUDENTS | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS |
| 3 Year Bachelor of Science (BSc) | 3 | 90 | 6 | $27,675.30 | $32,352.30 | $68,124.30 |
| 4 Year Bachelor of Science (BSc) | 4 | 120 | 8 | $36,900.40 | $43,136.40 | $90,832.40 |
| PROGRAM | TOTAL YEAR(S) | TOTAL CREDITS | TOTAL SEMESTER(S) | NS STUDENTS | OTHER PROVINCE STUDENTS | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS |
| Bachelor of Science, Nursing (BScN) (Direct Entry) | 3 | 120 | 8 | $41,838.40 | $48,236.40 | – |
| Bachelor of Science, Nursing (BScN)(Advanced Standing) | 2 | 90 | 6 | $32,613.30 | $37,452.30 | $72,271.30 |
| Bachelor of Science, Nursing (BScN) (LPN to RN Pathway) | 2 | 84 | 6 | $30,500.80 | $35,017.20 | – |
| PROGRAM | TOTAL YEAR(S) | TOTAL CREDITS | TOTAL SEMESTER(S) | NS STUDENTS | OTHER PROVINCE STUDENTS | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS |
| Bachelor of Science, Nutrition (Transfer) | 2 | 60 | 4 | $18,450.20 | $21,568.20 | $45,416.20 |
CBU delivers the first two years of the Bachelor of Science, Nutrition program and focuses on preparing students for entry into the third year of a BSc in Nutrition at a specified university. These numbers reflect the first two years of study at CBU only.
| PROGRAM | TOTAL YEAR(S) | TOTAL CREDITS | TOTAL SEMESTER(S) | NS STUDENTS | OTHER PROVINCE STUDENTS | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS |
| Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) | 16 months | 60 | 3 | $22,005.20 | $25,231.20 | – |
2025-2026 TOTAL GRADUATE TUITION & FEES BY PROGRAM
For information on the Cape Breton Medical Campus tuition and fees deadlines, please see Dalhousie’s Medical School Tuition and Fees.
| PROGRAM | TOTAL YEAR(S) | TOTAL CREDITS | TOTAL SEMESTER(S) | NS STUDENTS | OTHER PROVINCE STUDENTS | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS |
| Master of Business Administration in CED (MBA in CED) (off CBU campus) | 2 | 48 | Review MBA page | $39,246.24 | $42,513.44 | – |
| Master of Business Administration in CED (MBA in CED) (on CBU campus) | 2 | 48 | Review MBA page | $27,907.92 | $30,810.32 | $50,929.92 |
| PROGRAM | TOTAL YEAR(S) | TOTAL CREDITS | TOTAL SEMESTER(S) | NS STUDENTS | OTHER PROVINCE STUDENTS | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS |
| Master of Education in Sustainability, Creativity & Innovation (MEdSCI) (online only) | 3 | 30 | 8 | $10,760.80 | $12,388.80 | $27,208.80 |
| PROGRAM | TOTAL YEAR(S) | TOTAL CREDITS | TOTAL SEMESTER(S) | NS STUDENTS | OTHER PROVINCE STUDENTS | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS |
| Master of Education in Critical Curriculum Studies (online only) | 2.5 | 30 | 5 | $10,760.80 | $12,388.80 | $27,208.80 |
| PROGRAM | TOTAL YEAR(S) | TOTAL CREDITS | TOTAL SEMESTER(S) | NS STUDENTS | OTHER PROVINCE STUDENTS | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS |
| Master of Education in Holistic School Health & Well-Being (online only) | 2.5 | 30 | 5 | $10,760.80 | $12,388.80 | $27,208.80 |
2025-2026 ADDITIONAL FEES
| FEE | AMOUNT | WHO PAYS THIS FEE | NOTES |
| Application Fee (Canadian Undergraduate) | $40.00 | New undergraduate applicants from Canada | Non-refundable |
| Application Fee (International Undergraduate) | $80.00 | New undergraduate applicants from outside of Canada | Non-refundable |
| Application Fee (Graduate) | $80.00 | New graduate applicants from any country | Non-refundable |
| Audit Fees | 50% of tuition | Students auditing a course | Non-refundable |
| Graduation Fee | $100 | All students graduating | Charged once at end of program |
| Lab Fee (most courses) | $100 per course | Students in courses with lab components (excluding hospitality) | Per applicable course |
| Lab Fee (Hospitality Cooking Labs) | $107.80 per course | Hospitality & Tourism students in cooking labs | Per applicable course |
| Late Registration Fee | $50.00 | Students registering after the deadline | One-time fee |
| NSF / Returned Cheque Fee | $21.00 | Students with failed payments | Per incident |
| Prior Learning Assessment (Application Fee) | $52.00 | Students applying for PLA | Non-refundable |
| Prior Learning Assessment (Credit Fee) | 50% of tuition (max $2,200) | Students awarded PLA credits | Based on equivalent credit hours |
| Replacement Parchment Fee | $50.00 | Students requesting duplicate diploma/degree parchments | As needed |
| Textbooks & Learning Materials | ~$150 per 3-credit course | All students | Estimate for budgeting |