Overview
Founded in 1974, the 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 Advanced Education of Nova Scotia, Cape Breton University (CBU) is a small-sized (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's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 50-year-old Canadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this Canadian higher education organization an 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.
University Snapshot
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University Identity
| Name | Cape Breton University  |
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| Acronym | CBU |
| Founded | 1974 Origins date back to 1951 |
| Motto | Experience the Possibilities |
| Colours | Orange, green, black and gray |
| Mascot | Caper |
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University Location
| Address | PO Box 5300 Sydney B1P 6L2 Nova Scotia Canada |
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+1 (902) 539 5300 |
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+1 (902) 562 0119 |
| Other locations | New Cairo |
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Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Cape Breton University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Cape Breton University's Facebook page
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Cape Breton University's YouTube channel
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Cape Breton University's main LinkedIn profile
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