📖Introduction

Cape Breton University (CBU) is a renowned Canadian institution located in Sydney, Nova Scotia. With a history dating back to 1951, CBU offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including business, arts, sciences, engineering, and more. Known for its personalized approach to education, CBU provides students with small class sizes, close faculty-student interactions, and experiential learning opportunities. The university's stunning coastal location and vibrant campus contribute to a unique and enriching student experience. CBU is committed to fostering academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement, preparing graduates to become leaders in their fields and make a positive impact in their communities and beyond.

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📚About the Program

Bachelor’s in Electronics & Controls at Cape Breton University

An overlooked factor behind most of the world’s major projects and industries is the ability to time and control how technology is applied in a dynamic setting. At CBU, you can study a technologically advanced approach to electronics and controls. Electronics and controls at CBU focuses on electrical engineering, analog and digital design, microelectronics and industrial systems. Instrumentation, electronics and controls courses combine theoretical principles with hands-on experience and technical expertise related to electronics, instrumentation and microprocessor control. Aspects unique to electrical technology are emphasized, including topics such as analog/digital design, industrial instrumentation, control and microelectronics. The Bachelor of Engineering Technology degrees do not directly lead to a professional engineering designation. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Sample courses:
ENGI-1161 + Lab
Industrial Safety and Applied Shop Practices
ENGI-1165 + Lab
Engineering Graphics
ELEC-1161 + Lab
Fundamentals of Electricity I
MATH-1107 + Lab
Math 1
PHYS-1101 + Lab
Elements of Physics I
Writing Elective
COMM-1103
Introduction to Interpersonal Communication,
or
COMM-1105
Introduction to Public Communication, or
Any 1000 Level English
Industrial Applications of Drafting
COMP-1163 + Lab
Computer Applications
ELEC-1164 + Lab
Fundamentals of Electricity II
ELEC-1165 + Lab
Analog Electronics
MATH-1208 + Lab
Math II
PHYS-1201 + Lab
Elements of Physics II

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🏫About Cape Breton University

Cape Breton University (CBU) is a dynamic and inclusive Canadian institution located in Sydney, Nova Scotia. With a rich history dating back to 1951, CBU has established itself as a leading university offering a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines. The university takes pride in its commitment to personalized education, providing small class sizes and fostering strong faculty-student relationships. CBU's campus, nestled in the beautiful Cape Breton Island, offers a breathtaking natural backdrop and a vibrant community atmosphere. The university is known for its innovative research initiatives, experiential learning opportunities, and strong ties to the local community. CBU is dedicated to providing a transformative educational experience that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and global perspectives to thrive in their chosen careers and contribute meaningfully to society.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

440 RMB

Tuition fee:

20,137 CAD per year

80,549 CAD in total

Insurance is 457 CAD.

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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