Cape Breton University campus

Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering (Transfer) at Cape Breton University

Cape Breton University, Canada

Programme overview

The first two years of the four-year Bachelor of Engineering are delivered at CBU on an associate basis with Dalhousie University, covering all seven disciplines (civil, computer, environmental, electrical, industrial, mechanical and chemical). Year 1 is common; students apply to Dalhousie for a discipline at the end of year 1, and years 3 and 4 are completed at Dalhousie. A BSc in chemistry or mathematics can be combined with the Engineering Diploma.

Faculty: School of Science and Technology  |  Duration: 2 years at CBU (69 credits, 4 semesters)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

The first year is common to all seven disciplines.

Career pathways

Civil, chemical, environmental, mechanical and consulting engineer.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: CAD 18,596 for the whole programme. Nova Scotia students; estimate of tuition for the two years at CBU only; excludes lab and accommodation fees Source

International applicants: CAD 47,588 for the whole programme. Estimate for the two years at CBU only; excludes lab and accommodation fees 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.

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