Founded in 1974, Cape Breton University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Sydney (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Nova Scotia. This institution also has a branch campus in New Cairo. Officially recognized by the Department of Labour and Advanced Education of Nova Scotia, Cape Breton University (CBU) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational Canadian higher education institution. Cape Breton University (CBU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 46 years old Canadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Canadian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CBU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
