Cape Breton University

Cape Breton University We push the boundaries of innovation and thought leadership to create a global academic experience.

Located on one of the world’s most beautiful islands, on the ancient lands of the Mi’kmaw people, CBU offers the perfect vantage point to create the kind of future you want, in any direction you can imagine. With stunning landscapes and ocean views, and a safe and serene campus community of nearly 5,000 students from around the globe, our unique island life is rooted in Cape Breton (Unama’ki) and

connected to the world. With a solid foundation like the one you’ll receive at CBU, anything is possible. You can become the person you are meant to be and the kind of change the world needs. Here, you can see everything more clearly, including a successful future.

Did you know that CBU's Co‑op program allows you to integrate paid, full‑time work experience directly into your degree?...
06/16/2026

Did you know that CBU's Co‑op program allows you to integrate paid, full‑time work experience directly into your degree?

Learn more about Co-Op at CBU at cbu.ca/co-op.

Stay connected with CBU!Make sure you've opted in to all the ways you'd like to hear from us, so you don't miss importan...
06/15/2026

Stay connected with CBU!

Make sure you've opted in to all the ways you'd like to hear from us, so you don't miss important updates, invites and reminders.

- Visit the 'My Profile' section of your CBU Future Student Account
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Log into your Future Student account here: https://cbuca.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Login

Hey parents and guardians 👋Join us for CBU’s Jr. Math Academy, a free summer program for students in Grades 6-8. Designe...
06/14/2026

Hey parents and guardians 👋

Join us for CBU’s Jr. Math Academy, a free summer program for students in Grades 6-8. Designed as a fun and supportive environment, the sessions focus on creative math activities that help students build confidence, ask questions, collaborate with others and see the value of math in everyday life.

To learn more or register, visit: https://www.cbu.ca/newsroom/events/cbu-jr-math-academy/

06/13/2026

Thinking about applying to Med School in Cape Breton?

Join us on Monday, June 29, from 12:00-1:30pm for an information session. Join in-person or virtually on Teams.

Learn how to apply to any of Dalhousie's three medical campuses, including the Cape Breton Medical Campus (CBMC), a rural pathway to study family medicine at the Sydney campus.

To learn more, visit: https://www.cbu.ca/newsroom/events/cape-breton-medical-campus-admissions-session/

Help shape the future of tomorrow with a Bachelor of Arts Community Studies from CBU.Study a wide range of subjects, fro...
06/12/2026

Help shape the future of tomorrow with a Bachelor of Arts Community Studies from CBU.

Study a wide range of subjects, from sociology to gender and women's studies, in this one-of-a-kind program. You will gain real world experiences while earning a highly specialized degree.

Discover how you can make an impact today at www.cbu.ca/academics/programs/bachelor-of-arts-community-studies-bacs/

The inaugural class at the Cape Breton Medical Campus rounded out their first-year studies with the annual Rural Week ex...
06/12/2026

The inaugural class at the Cape Breton Medical Campus rounded out their first-year studies with the annual Rural Week experience, where students joined family doctors in rural hospitals, clinics and collaborative healthcare settings across the province.

Jastina Mahendrarajah spent Rural Week in Antigonish, completing her placement alongside family physician Dr. David Faour.

To read their story, visit: https://www.cbu.ca/newsroom/articles/medical-student-gains-hometown-experience-during-rural-week/

President Dingwall recently led one of CBU’s most ambitious outreach programs to date spanning multiple cities across In...
06/11/2026

President Dingwall recently led one of CBU’s most ambitious outreach programs to date spanning multiple cities across India. The visit focused on creating opportunity in higher quality education, establishing strategic partnerships and educational collaboration to enhance student mobility between India and Canada.

During the tour, President Dingwall and other CBU representatives met with senior government officials, university leaders, policymakers and industry representatives from Delhi, Gujarat and Hyderabad to discuss the possibility of joint program options, pathway agreements, faculty collaborations, research initiatives and industry-integrated learning models that can create greater global exposure and opportunities for students here at CBU.

To read more, visit: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/latest-updates/canadian-university-inks-three-mous-during-india-outreach-delegation-meets-delhi-education-minister/articleshow/130794381.cms?from=mdr

Living in residence is a big part of the university experience, and will provide the foundation for so many of the memor...
06/10/2026

Living in residence is a big part of the university experience, and will provide the foundation for so many of the memories you make at CBU.

In our residences, students from all over the world come together to discover what it really means to be a Cape Bretoner. From the moment you arrive, you’re going to feel like you’ve found your home away from home.

Make sure to keep an eye on your CBU email for updates on your confirmation deposit if you've already applied!

Haven't applied yet? Visit www.cbu.ca/current-students/accommodations/on-campus-residence/ to learn more, take a 360° tour of some of our spaces and submit your application.

06/09/2026

In part two of our conversation with CBU's Chancellor, Jack Graham, the focus shifts to the road ahead. Jack reflects on what it means to step into the role of Chancellor at a transformative moment in the University’s history.

From student opportunity and community impact to the future of higher education and CBU’s growing global reputation, Jack shares his perspective on leadership, giving back and the responsibility of helping shape what comes next.

Listen now on Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Learn more at cbu.ca/podcast.

Dive into transformative, critical explorations of curriculum studies that extend beyond the classroom with a Master of ...
06/08/2026

Dive into transformative, critical explorations of curriculum studies that extend beyond the classroom with a Master of Education in Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning from CBU.

Apply to this specialized, fully online program today at https://www.cbu.ca/apply-now/

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