Students Life

English Score Requirement

MINIMUM IELTS SCORE

MINIMUM TOEFL IBT

Note: Language proficiency requirements can vary on program basis.

Accomodation

Live on one of the world’s most beautiful islands

As a CBU student, you’ll get to experience the lifestyle of a medium-sized city while also enjoying the comforts of a small town. As a bonus, living on Cape Breton Island means your next adventure is only minutes away.

Enjoy life while exploring all that Cape Breton Island has to offer in the way of museums, theatres and historic properties. From the breathtaking Fortress of Louisbourg to the deep coal mines of Glace Bay, there is something for everyone to enjoy!

Stop by any pub, café or restaurant on the Island and enjoy some home-grown, local cuisine. If local isn’t your thing, stop by one of Cape Breton’s many ethnically diverse restaurants. There is something to satisfy everyone’s taste buds. Is physical fitness your thing? Lucky for you, Cape Breton Island has thousands of kilometres of scenic trails, many indoor facilities and groups that meet regularly for various types of exercise. From running or paddling to swimming or snowshoeing, we promise you’ll have lots of fun on our Island!

On Campus Residence

Your home away from home
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 in your residence, you’re going to feel like you’ve found your home away from home.

We believe that your residence experience should be as enriching and fun as possible. Our residence buildings are always buzzing with activity, and with tons of on-campus societies, there is always something to do!

Live Together. Learn Together.
Make friends and memories in a safe and comfortable atmosphere. When you choose to live in one of CBU’s residence buildings, you’re choosing all the benefits of home just steps away from class.

With three unique and secure residence options, we know we can find the best arrangement for you. From the traditional single dorm room, to an apartment style set-up with roommates, we think you’re really going to love life on campus! All you have to do is make your choice and start decorating.

Rest easy knowing that each of our residence building is accessible to student occupants only, and our secure entryways require electronic keys for access.

• Cabot Residence - Cabot Residence offers apartment-style dorms where each apartment, or flat as you might know them, has four private bedrooms and two bathrooms, all built around a shared living room and kitchen. So gather your roomies and host a dinner party.
• Alumni Hall - Alumni Hall provides the option to choose from traditional dorm rooms or trendy apartment-style living spaces. It has 35 two-bed dorm rooms and 24 five-bedroom apartment units that include shared lounge spaces and laundry facilities on each floor.
• Harriss Hall - Harriss Hall is where you’ll find single and private dorm rooms, with a mix of private and shared washroom facilities. Harriss Hall is also equipped with restaurant-style dining as well as a stocked pantry where you can cook for yourself. From comfort food to the freshest and most nutritious eats, even the pickiest of eaters will be able to satisfy their cravings here.

Off-Campus Living
As the largest urban area on Cape Breton and the island’s historical capital, Sydney is the perfect mix of metropolitan charm and down home hospitality. As with many Nova Scotian communities on the ocean, the heart of Sydney is its waterfront. On a warm, summer evening it’s a great place to go for a walk, stop to watch a busker and to watch ships in the harbour. Along the way, be sure to get your photo taken beside the world’s largest fiddle, built in recognition of Cape Breton’s musical talent.

Secure housing plays a vital role in your student experience. It is very important that students do not travel to Canada before securing proper accommodations. Like most of Canada, affordable housing is a serious issue in Cape Breton. Housing in the area is limited and students should begin their search early.  We continue to advocate for affordable housing solutions, including pushing for Federal support of the proposed Tartan Downs Project, which would see various housing options built within the CBRM.

Scholarships

Features of Cape Breton University