Information for International Applicants:
Disclaimer: Please note that Cape Breton University (CBU) cannot guarantee that students will be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) upon graduation. Eligibility for a PGWP is determined by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), and their regulations are subject to change. We strongly encourage all students to stay informed and regularly monitor the latest updates and policies provided by IRCC. For the most current information, please visit the IRCC website: IRCC Official Website.
Information on how to Defer to a Future Term
Please contact the Office of the Registrar and Admissions for more information:
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Or tel:(902) 563-1330
Studying in Canada as a minor (International Students) Age 16 and under
Mandatory:
Cape Breton University unfortunately does not act as a custodian for any international students.
If you do not have any relatives or close friends in Canada who could act as your custodian, it is best to arrange for a homestay.
Ages 17-18
Discretionary:
Custodian Requirement:
As of September 15, 2011, the custodianship requirement became discretionary for students between 17 years of age and the age of majority in the Canadian province or territory where they intend to study. In Nova Scotia, the age of majority is 19 years of age.
Important Links
Important information on Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Admissions
Applications for the Post-Baccalaureate Diplomas in Business Analytics, Business Management, Healthcare Management and Supply Chain Management are now closed for high-volume regions (India & Nigeria). Please email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>with any questions or concerns.
Program Change and Eligibility: Shannon School of Business Programs:
Post-Baccalaureate
Students are required to complete a minimum nine credits of study in their current program of acceptance in the Shannon School of Business, Post Baccalaureate Program before they can apply for a program change:
Program Change will only be approved when:
- Student meets all admission criteria
- There is seat availability
- Student is in good academic standing
- Student is in good financial standing
- Students are only eligible for one program change per academic year
- Students will need to be re-advised in their new program of study before they can register for classes
- No applications will be considered after:
- Oct 31 for the Winter Term (January Start)
- March 31 for Spring/Summer Session (May Start)
- July 31 for Fall Term (September Start)
Applications for new students will be given priority seats over students wishing to change programs.
Even if students meet students these requirements, there’s no guarantee that the program change request will be accepted.
Cape Breton University reserves the right, without liability or penalty and without notice, to make changes to its policies and offered services and programs, including alteration of fees, cancellation of particular courses and changes to financial po