Student Culture and Heritage Centre
Cape Breton University
Sydney, NS
Academics
Registration- Campus Catalog
- Priority: According to class standing
- Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance
NursingNotable Academic Programs
- Ethnomusicology - Studio on campus. Students can perform during the many local music festivals with their professors and classmates.
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students
Accounting, Anthropology, Biology/Life Science... ++ show all
Conditions
GPA and Other Academic Requirements- 2.5 GPA
- Full-year exchange Accepted
- Single term exchange Accepted
- TOEFL: must have a score of 550.00 paper, 213.00 computer or 80.00 Internet
- IELTS: must have a score of 6.50
- Plan A/B
- Will accept on Plan A/B
- Will accept Home/Host Pay
Tuition / Finances
Finances
- Campus Budget
- Fees are subject to change without notice.
- Two semesters = one academic year
- Three quarters = one academic year
- Estimated cost: $4632.5.
- Expect 5-15% increase for the subsequent academic year.
- Figures are based on 15 hours. Actual costs may be greater or less depending upon your actual enrollment.
- Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
- See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Host Payment students.
- No tuition/fees are paid to the host campus.
- Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
- See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Home Payment students.
- Host Payment: 15
- Home Payment: 15
Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
| Purpose | Amount | Period | Plan | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Deposit | $700.00 | Mandatory | ||
| Parking Fee | $57.50 | Year | Plan A & B | Optional |
Room / Meals
On-Campus Housing Per Semester
- On-Campus Housing
- 20% living on campus
- Double: $3015
- Per semester unless otherwise noted
- Off-Campus Housing
- Approximate monthly cost: $600
- Proximity to campus: 10
- Local Public Transportation Available to Campus
Apartment-style Residences are the most popular, so apply soon after receiving the Letter of Acceptance if that is your preferred choice.
Meal Plans
- Campus Meal Plans
- Meal purchase is required for on campus living.
- $300 declining balance plan.
The $300 declining balance plan is the mandatory plan for students choosing apartment-style residence. You must purchase a meal plan, but the apartments each have their own kitchen so the $300 can be used at the discretion of the student.
Health
| Purpose | Amount | Period | Plan | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $744.00 | Year | Home & Host | Mandatory |
Important Notes about Health Insurance
The annual health insurance fee is charged upon registration, and students spending one semester on campus can apply to have $372 refunded after showing proof of exit from Canada (travel booking, usually).
Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $732 per year.
Requirements