Tuition and Fees

Please note the below bursaries are included in totals:

  • Nova Scotia Residents receive a $128.30 bursary for each 3 credit course from the Province of Nova Scotia.

Additional Fees

Please also review our Additional Fees section. 

Make note about estimating fees vs exact cost for planning purposes only.

Note about not including accommodation fees.

TOTAL UNDERGRADUATE TUITION & FEES BY PROGRAM*

Detailed cost breakdowns are also available:

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 $33,990.40 $39,122.40 $85,534.40
PROGRAM TOTAL YEAR(S) TOTAL CREDITS TOTAL SEMESTER(S) NS STUDENTS OTHER PROVINCE STUDENTS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) 4 120 8 $33,990.40 $39,122.40 $85,534.40
PROGRAM TOTAL YEAR(S) TOTAL CREDITS TOTAL SEMESTER(S) NS STUDENTS OTHER PROVINCE STUDENTS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Bachelor of Engineering (Transfer) 2 60 4 $16,995.10 $19,561.20 $42,767.20

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

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 $25,492.80 $29,341.80 $64,150.80
PROGRAM TOTAL YEAR(S) TOTAL CREDITS TOTAL SEMESTER(S) NS STUDENTS OTHER PROVINCE STUDENTS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Bachelor of Science, Nutrition (Transfer) 2 60 4 $16,995.10 $19,561.20 $42,767.20

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.

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 $20,553.20 $23,119.20 –

TOTAL POST-BACCALAUREATE TUITION & FEES BY PROGRAM*

PROGRAM TOTAL YEAR(S) TOTAL CREDITS TOTAL SEMESTER(S) NS STUDENTS OTHER PROVINCE STUDENTS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Post-Baccalaureate Diplomas 2 39 4 $14,450.50 $16,118.40 $31,869.40

TOTAL GRADUATE TUITION & FEES BY PROGRAM*

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 $10,643.32 $11,926.32 $21,511.32

*ADDITIONAL FEES

  • Application fee, undergraduate (non-refundable): $40.00
  • Application fee, graduate (non-refundable): $80.00
  • Audit fees (non refundable): 50% of the tuition
  • Graduation fee: $25.00
  • Lab fee per course with a lab, except hospitality & tourism: $75.30
  • Lab fee per hospitality & tourism course with a cooking lab: $102.70
  • Late registration fee: $50
  • NSF or other returned cheque handling charge: $21.00
  • Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) application fee (non-refundable): $52.00
  • Prior Learning Assessment Fee (PLA) (non refundable): 50% of tuition for course credits granted to a maximum of $2,200.00
  • Replacement Parchment Fee: $50.00
  • Textbooks and learning materials: it is recommended that you budget at least $150 per 3-credit course

For questions about refunds, please see our Refund Policy.