Cape Breton University has an innovative vision of university college education – a blend of degree, diploma and certificate programs that combine liberal arts and sciences with engineering, technology and trades traditions.

Cape Breton University is located near Sydney, on beautiful Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Our campus serves about 3,500 full-time and part-time students from the local area, other parts of Canada and international students from more than 20 countries.

Small class sizes and high faculty-student interaction enhance learning success. The university college is deeply involved in community development, providing outstanding applied research opportunities for students and technical assistance to business, industry and community organizations.

Virtually all Cape Breton University degree, diploma and certificate programs offer a strong transition-to-work component through co-op education, work placements, internships and work-study programs. Agreements and partnerships with other institutions further expand learning and exchange opportunities for students, as do extensive distance education programs.

Cape Breton University values accessibility and a strong campus life experience, featuring facilities that are as important to the community as they are to students: art galleries, a theatre, gymnasium, outdoor stage and courtyard, conference facilities and library, as well as student residences. A strong and active students’ union facilitates many activities, clubs and societies –– from ethnic associations to debating, philosophy and music.

2004 marks the 30th anniversary of the inception of the College of Cape Breton – Cape Breton University’s predecessor.

Academic and campus services
Art galleries, bookstore, career services, chaplaincy, counselling services, early childhood centre, health services, international student adviser, Mi’kmaq resource centre and services, multimedia educational services, reading and writing development services, services to disabled students, student radio, student newspaper, theatre, free peer tutoring services, wellness centre, women’s centre and more.

First-year student programs
Elmitek (a transition program for Aboriginal students), MathCAD (a computerized tutorial for mathematics students), orientation, Science and Technology Bridge (an innovative first-year curriculum designed to address non-traditional students’ needs in the areas of mathematics and core sciences), tutoring.

Information technology
Every registered student gets an e-mail account and free access to the Internet on campus. There are approximately 300 computers on campus available for student use. All rooms in residence have direct access to the Internet. Off-campus students can access their e-mail accounts through a local Internet service provider.

Student assistance
A total of more than $420,000 is available for entrance, in-course and graduation scholarships and awards.

Student exchange programs
Student exchange programs are available with universities in England, Florida, Scotland, and Sweden. Cape Breton Universtiy is a member of the International Student Exchange Program with more than 100 universities and colleges, primarily in the United States.

International liaison officer
Dr. Lee-Anne Broadhead
Director, Centre for International Studies
Telephone: (902) 563-1626
Fax: (902) 563-1882
E-mail: leeanne_broadhead@capebretonu.ca