Cape Breton University is a unique place where students who believe that they can actually have an effect in the world discover what that effect is going to be. We’re one of Canada’s youngest and most ambitious universities with a comprehensive set of liberal arts, science and professional programs and a unique commitment to community, economic development, aboriginal learning and research into many aspects of environment and culture. Currently home to approximately 3500 students, CBU’s vision of higher education allows students to pursue diverse fields of study in programs with national reputations in final year student satisfaction, faculty-student interaction and employability.
CBU prides itself on providing a personalized undergraduate education that focuses on academic and research excellence, student services, a vibrant campus life and cutting-edge technological tools. The university offers outstanding applied research opportunities to students, and technical assistance to business, industry and community organizations. Home to Canada’s only Master of Business Administration in Community Economic Development, CBU is also known as Atlantic Canada’s leader in Aboriginal post-secondary education.
CBU traces its roots to 1951 when the “St. Francis Xavier University Sydney Campus”, also referred to as “Xavier Junior College” (XJC), was opened in downtown Sydney as a satellite campus of St. Francis Xavier University. Growth during the 1950s saw several buildings opened on this site. In 1968 the “Nova Scotia Eastern Institute of Technology” (NSEIT) opened in 1968 on the Sydney-Glace Bay Highway, immediately east of Sydney. This institution focused on business technology and trades and its development was largely enabled by federal and provincial funding at a time when the coal and steel industries in Industrial Cape Breton were facing serious challenges.
In 1974, the first university college in Canada was established on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia through an amalgamation of the Nova Scotia Eastern Institute of Technology and Xavier Junior College. The Xavier Junior College was affiliated previously with St Francis Xavier University. The University College of Cape Breton became a public degree-granting institution, and retained technical and vocational programs from the former Nova Scotia Eastern Institute of Technology. Cape Breton University was established by the Cape Breton University Act.
To provide leadership and employ partnerships that assist learners and their communities to meet their educational, cultural, and economic needs. To be Canada’s best University, understood and respected for its uniqueness, sense of purpose, creativity in learning, and the capabilities of its learners and the quality of its educational, training and discovery models. These put learners first in a community-based educational environment that identifies and celebrates humanistic values while embracing creativity and innovation for the common good.
Providing the learner with access to high quality learning programs and experiences which reflect, integrate, and develop knowledge traditions of the liberal arts, sciences, technologies, and trades; Ensuring the continued pursuit of excellence in education, scholarship, service, and innovation, while recognizing the diversity of learners and celebrating the contribution of all learners to the community of scholars; and Emphasizing partnerships with the people, cultures, and communities of Cape Breton and expanding connections to the wider global community, its peoples and cultures.
Shared values are fundamental to the success of the University in achieving its mission and realizing its vision. When pursuing its mission and vision, CBU will share values such as people, process, partnerships and flexible education, training and discovery models. CBU accepts that the principles of academic freedom, accountability, integrity, innovation and obligation to society are fundamental to effective transfer of knowledge, scholarship, creativity, discovery, quality teaching and learning experiences that are of benefit to learners and their communities.
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I graduated from UCCB in 1999.BACS. Loved it. Anyone remember me
Eileen McLaughlin, mature student from Saint John New Brunswick
Awesome professors may be now retired.
By Eileen McLaughlin (Jan, 2018) |
Very impressive with the University on its fundermental facilities to provide for students as well as its teaching programs. Very beautiful University that I have been to!
By Pham Anh Tuan (Jun, 2017) |
I attended as a Mature Student and it was amazing. All the new friends, events, and beleive me when i say the learning was top notch.
By Jo-Ann ONeill (Apr, 2017) |
Not happy with CBU 's involvement with this Law suit against NSTU. Shows what side they are on !! Infringing on the collective bargaining process. Two parties involved government and union. Why just attack one ?? I graduated from CBU and I have 4 children whom I was grooming to attend this university. That will not happen now !! Dal may be my next choice.
By Charlie Oliver (Feb, 2017) |
I greatly enjoyed my time at UCCB/CBU and would gladly take another course/program there again. Unfortunately, my alma mater has decided to interfere in union matters and draw attention away from the reform that the NSTU is trying so desperately to attain. CBU I loved walking down your halls, I loved the feeling of being part of such a close knit educational community and above all I loved how all of my professors knew me by name. However, I feel ashamed to say that I am a graduate after the stance you have taken. Please do the right thing, and end CBU's involvement with this lawsuit...
By Chris Campbell (Feb, 2017) |
Not very impressed with CBU deciding to sue the NSTU and trying to influence bargaining between the government and the NSTU. Shameful.
By Timothy Danttouze (Feb, 2017) |
I have just being admitted into CBU and i know am going to get the best out of there studying BBA.
By Gift Akpos (Jan, 2017) |
Great Collage I loved it gave me a,great life in Electric career enjoyed it you only get what you put into it you have to work hard to achieve your goal I did thanks fo the memories enjoyed it
By Thomas Tellum (Oct, 2016) |
I loved my CBU experience. I double majored in Political Science and French and my degree has opened up so many doors and given me so many opportunities. Small class sizes, knowledgeable and passionate profs and a fun place to study! I'd recommend CBU to anyone considering post secondary education!
By Katie Lee (Oct, 2016) |
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The University has been a beacon of growth for my child, where dedicated staff are not just educators but mentors who truly care about student success.
By Ayaka Kimura (Apr, 2024) |