Founded in 1974, Cape Breton University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Sydney (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Nova Scotia. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): New Cairo. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Labour and Advanced Education, Nova Scotia, Cape Breton University (CBU) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Cape Breton University (CBU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 46 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Canadian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 