Jordanian credential
CBU lists the Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate) as the minimum qualification for applicants from Jordan.
Partner university · Sydney, Canada
Cape Breton University
A small university in Nova Scotia with a high proportion of international students and a focus on business and health sciences.
From CAD 23,794Undergraduate fee per year
Founded 1951University
About the university
Why students choose Cape Breton University
A small university in Nova Scotia with a high proportion of international students and a focus on business and health sciences.
We apply here for direct entry. Entry requirements vary by programme, so the first step is a review of your transcripts and English score against the specific course you want.
Tuition, entry requirements and intake dates differ by programme and change each year. Ask us for the current figures for the course you are considering rather than relying on published averages.
Ways inDirect entry
Photos: Cape Breton University, used with permission. Founding year and student numbers are from Wikidata.
Entry requirements
Applying from Jordan
Program-specific rules apply
The country table shows minimum secondary school achievement only; each program has its own admission requirements on top of it.
Prior university study
Applicants who have already started post-secondary study are assessed on a combination of their school and university results.
Minimum age
Students must be at least 16 years old to apply to Cape Breton University.
Compare your Tawjihi average with every partner university
Guidance only: meeting a requirement does not guarantee an offer, and each course sets its own grades and English level. Checked October 2026.
Fees and scholarships
What Cape Breton University costs in 2026-2027
Year-one totals. Most bachelor's degrees are CAD 23,794 a year; the higher figure is the three-semester Advanced Standing Nursing year. Graduate range is year one of the 16-month business masters and the MBA in CED. Residence and meals are not included.
International (overseas) fees per year, as published by the university at cbu.ca. Ask us to confirm the fee for your course.
UndergraduateCAD 23,794 - 37,563per year
PostgraduateCAD 25,865 - 32,266per year
Entrance ScholarshipsOpen to Canadian and international students entering CBU; submit an official transcript with the admission application. CBU calculates the average for international students coming directly from high school.Programmes
Popular courses at Cape Breton University
Master of Business Administration in Community Economic Development
16 months Course page
Master of Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics
Course page
Compare courses at every partner university
A selection from the university's own course pages. Durations and intakes can change; we confirm the details for your year when we apply. Checked October 2026.
How it works
Your application to Cape Breton University, step by step
- 1
Free consultation
We look at your grades, English and budget, and tell you honestly whether Cape Breton University is realistic.
- 2
Choose your course and route
We match you to the right course and intake.
- 3
Application and offer
We prepare and submit the application and follow it through to an offer.
- 4
Scholarship check
We check the university's scholarships and discounts against your profile.
- 5
Student visa
Financial evidence and documents prepared to the current requirements.
- 6
Arrival
Accommodation, the pre-departure briefing and what to expect when you land.
Questions
Studying at Cape Breton University: common questions
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Ask on WhatsAppHow much does Cape Breton University cost for international students?
International undergraduate fees for 2026-2027 start from CAD 23,794 a year and go up to CAD 37,563, depending on the course. Year-one totals. Most bachelor's degrees are CAD 23,794 a year; the higher figure is the three-semester Advanced Standing Nursing year. Graduate range is year one of the 16-month business masters and the MBA in CED. Residence and meals are not included.
Does Cape Breton University offer scholarships to international students?
Yes. Entrance Scholarships. We check which ones fit your profile when we build your application.
Is there a foundation route into Cape Breton University?
GESCO applies to Cape Breton University by direct entry. Ask us about alternatives if your grades are not there yet.
Where is Cape Breton University?
Cape Breton University is in Sydney, Canada. It was founded in 1951.
Does GESCO charge me to apply to Cape Breton University?
The first consultation is free. GESCO applies to Cape Breton University directly. Ask us about any service fees before you start.
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Tell us your grades and we will tell you honestly whether it is realistic, and what to do if it is not yet.
- Direct application. We hold an agreement with this university
- A plan B. Similar universities if this one is out of reach
- No obligation. If GESCO is not the right route for you, we will say so
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