Cape Breton University campus

Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BET) at Cape Breton University

Cape Breton University, Canada

Programme overview

The BET prepares students to solve real-world challenges through hands-on learning and industry-relevant experience. It offers streams in Chemical, Electronics and Controls, Environmental Studies, Manufacturing and Mechanical, with a 2-year diploma, 3-year and 4-year pathways.

Faculty: School of Science and Technology  |  Duration: 2 to 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time (mechanical stream has a co-op option; manufacturing stream online)  |  Location: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Streams: Chemical, Electronics and Controls, Environmental Studies, Manufacturing, Mechanical.

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Application information

Entry requirements

High school graduates: English 12, Math 12, two Science 12 courses and one additional grade 12 course, all academic or advanced.

Domestic applicants: CAD 18,596 for the whole programme. 2-year diploma, Nova Scotia students; estimated total (60 credits) Source

International applicants: CAD 47,588 for the whole programme. 2-year diploma; estimated total Source

Bachelor of Science, Nursing (BScN): intakes May 2027 (Spring, Advanced Standing LPN to RN) and September 2027 (Fall, Direct Entry and Advanced Standing LPN to RN).

BScN: May 2027 Advanced Standing (LPN to RN) applications open 1 October 2026 and close 1 February 2027; September 2027 Direct Entry opens 1 October 2026 and closes 26 February 2027; September 2027 Advanced Standing (LPN to RN) opens 1 October 2026 and closes 26 February 2027. Applications may close early once seats are filled.

Application fee: $40 CAD for Canadian applicants and permanent residents, $80 CAD for international applicants; non-refundable, paid by Visa or Mastercard through the Future Student Account.

Apply through the official page: https://www.cbu.ca/apply-now/

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