Gain the skills necessary to meet the needs of today's world while realizing your dream of living in a world-class destination like the island of Cape Breton. From our incredible scenery to our open ocean shoreline, it's not just our well-known reputation for excellence; it drives students from all over the world to come here.
Students came to CBU because we provide technical education development and delivery. This is our specialty. This experience is embodied in the groundbreaking Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BET). This degree is dedicated to providing a unique education to meet the needs of one of the most profitable professions today.
The BET degree program prepares students for the challenges and opportunities facing today's technology graduates. Flexible and timely courses prepare you for the world of work and provide the option of earning a degree based on your personal career goals.
A bachelor's degree in engineering technology does not directly lead to a professional engineering degree, but it does provide a solid foundation for a career in the engineering field.
Why study at CBU?
At CBU, you can get the education that suits you best. Our BET program paved the way for the technical engineering education of countless students. As one of the first degrees, CBU is at the forefront of environmental engineering research.
The CBU BET program is designed to be flexible. Offer two-, three-, and four-year courses and have the opportunity to learn certain fields through distance learning. CBU is the Verschuren Center for Sustainable Energy and Environmental Development (VCSEE), a leader in green mining technology, mine water restoration, and biofuel-related projects.
Possible Career Paths:
Petroleum industry
Power utilities
Nuclear industry
Manufacturing
Telecommunications
Program Streams:
Bachelor of Engineering Technology, Chemical
Bachelor of Engineering Technology, Electronics & Controls
Bachelor of Engineering Technology, Environmental Studies
Bachelor of Engineering Technology, Manufacturing
Bachelor of Engineering Technology, Petroleum
An overall average of 65% is required for all students applying to most CBU credit programs based on high school performance. Additional requirements may apply to specific programs.
If space permits, CBU will accept all candidates who can verify that they have met the minimum entry requirements established by CBU for the programs in which they wish to enroll.
Note: CBU does not guarantee that applications completed after August 1, will be processed for September registration.
Country | Equivalent Qualification |
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Afghanistan | Baccalauria |
Albania | Dëftesë Pjekurie (Certificate of Maturity) |
Algeria | Baccalauréat d’Enseignement Secondaire |
Angola | Ensino Geral Certificado de Habilitações (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) |
Anguilla | Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE)/ See British-based Curriculum |
Antigua and Barbuda | Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC); and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with a minimum of two 2-unit subjects |
Argentina | Bachillerato with high academic standing |
Armenia | Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education with Certificate of Unified Examination |
Australia | Australia Capital Territory
–Australian Certificate of Education (ACT) New South Wales – Higher School Certificate (HSC) North Territory – North Territory Certificate of Education (NTCE) Queensland – Senior Certificate South Australia – South Australia Certificate of Education (SACE) Tasmania – Tasmania Certificate of Education (TCE) Victoria – Victoria Certificate of Education (VCE) Western Australia – Western Australia Certificate of Education (WACE |
Austria | Reifeprufungszeugnis (Matura) |
Azerbaijan | Attestat o Srednem (Polnom) Obshchem Obrazovanii |
Bahamas, The | General Certificate of Education (GCE) – refer to British-based Curriculum or 1st year College of The Bahamas or University of The West Indies |
Bahrain | Tawjihiya/ Bahrain Secondary School Leaving Certificate |
Bangladesh | Higher Secondary School Certificate or General Certificate of Education (GCE) – refer to British-based Curriculum |
Barbados | Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination Examinations Council (CAPE)/ See British-based Curriculum |
Belarus | Attestat o Srednem (Polnom) Obshchem Obrazovanii |
Belgium | Certificat d’Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (academic) or Diploma van Hoqer Secundair Onderwijs (Certificate of Higher Secondary Education) |
Belize | Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE)/ See British-based Curriculum |
Benin | Baccalauréat |
Bermuda | Bermuda School Certificate (BSC) with high academic standing or1st year Bermuda College |
Bhutan | Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate |
Bolivia | Diploma de Bachiller Cientifico – Humanistico with high academic standing |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | Matura/Secondary School Leaving Certificate |
Botswana | See British-based Curriculum |
Brazil | Certificado de Conclusão de Ensino Médio (Certificate of Completion of Middle Education) Concurso Vestibular (University Entrance Examination) |
British –based Curriculum (GCE and GCSE) | General Certificate of Education; including a minimum of two Advanced Level courses (A Level) or four Advanced Supplementary levels (AS level) subjects and 5 GCSE subjects (O Level). |
Brunei | See British-based Curriculum |
Bulgaria | Diploma za Zavarsheno Sredno Obrazovanie (Diploma of Secondary Education) |
Burkina Faso | Baccalauréat/Diplome de Bachelier de l’Enseignement de Second Degre |
Burundi | Diplôme des Humanités Completes with high academic standing |
Cambodia | Upper Secondary School Certificate of Completion |
Cameroon | Baccalauréat or General Certificate of Education (GCE) – refer to British-based Curriculum |
Cayman Islands | Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE)/ See British-based Curriculum |
Central African Republic | Baccalauréat |
Chad | Baccalauréat with high academic standing |
Chile | Licencia de Educación Media |
China, People’s Republic of | Senior Middle School Graduation Certificate and Transcript |
Colombia | 1st year recognized university or Bachillerato with high academic standing |
Congo, Democratic Republic of | Diplome d’Etat d’Etudes Secondaires du Cycle Long |
Costa Rica | 1st year recognized university or Bachillerato with high academic standing |
Cote d’lhoivre | Baccalauréat with high academic standing |
Croatia | Matura/Secondary School Leaving Certificate |
Cuba | Bachillerato (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) and the National Competitive Exam (Examen de Ingreso) |
Cyprus | Apolytirion of Lykeion or Devlet Lise Diplomasi or Lise Bitirme Diplomasi |
Czech Republic | Maturitni Zkouska (Maturity Certificate) |
Denmark | Studentereksamen (Upper Secondary School Leaving Examination) or Højere Forberedelseksamen (HF – Higher Preparatory Examination) or Højere Teknisk Eksamen (HTX) or Højere Handelseksamen (HTX) |
Djibouti | Baccalaureat Général or Baccalaureat Technologique |
Dominica | Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE)/ See British-based Curriculum |
Dominican Republic | Bachillerato with high academic standing |
Ecuador | Bachillerato with high academic standing |
Egypt | Thanaweya a`Amma (General Secondary Education Certificate – GSEC) |
El Salvador | Bachillerato with high academic standing |
Eritrea | 1st year University of Asmara or other recognized university |
Estonia | Secondary School Leaving Certificate |
Ethiopia | Ethiopia University Entrance Examination
Pre-Assessment Letter:
To support our international students in their study permit application at the Canadian Embassy we require a payment of $9,000.00CAD as a tuition deposit. Once you have submitted your payment, please complete and submit the Pre-Assessment Confirmation of Payment form. Once CBU has received the tuition deposit your notice of acceptance will be provided.
Please note: students are required to pay a tuition deposit prior to registering for fall, winter semester and spring courses. The tuition deposit is applied as a payment toward tuition fees and is non-refundable except in the case of a visa rejection. Please see the refund policy.
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Fiji | Year 13 Certificate (5 subjects)/University of the South Pacific Foundation Year |
Finland | Ylioppilastutkintoto / Studentexamensbetg (Matriculation Certificate) |
France | Baccalauréat Générale or Baccalauréat Technologique (if suitable subjects are included) |
Gabon | Baccalauréat with high academic standing |
Gambia, The | West African Examinations Council Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate. Please submit all the information required on http://www.waecdirect.org/ including pin number with your application. |
Georgia | Sashualo Skolis (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) |
Germany | Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife/Abitur/Reifezeugnis |
Ghana | West African Examinations Council Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate. Please submit all the information required on http://www.waecdirect.org/including pin number with your application |
Greece | Apolytirion |
Grenada | Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE)/ See British-based Curriculum |
Guatemala | 1st year recognized university or Exceptional candidates may be accepted with completed Bachiller en Ciencias y Letras and Examen de Admisión (Entrance Examination) |
Guyana | Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE)/ See British-based Curriculum |
Haiti | Baccalauréat 2e partie or Baccalauréat and Diplôme d’Enseignement Secondaire |
Honduras | First year recognized university OR Bachillerato with high academic standing |
Hong Kong | Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education/HKDSE |
Hungary | Gimnaziumi Érettségi Bizonyitvany (Matura) |
Iceland | Stúdentspróf (Upper Secondary School Certificate) |
India | All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) or Indian School Certificate (CISCE) or another Senior Secondary School Certificate awarded after Standard XII |
Indonesia | Ijazah Sekolah Menegah Atas (Diploma awarded by Upper Secondary School) including Ujian Nasional (National Exam) results |
Iran | Certificate of Dore Dovom Motavasete. Prior to 2019: Pre-university Year Certificate and Diploma Metevaseth |
Iraq | 6th Form Baccalauréat |
Ireland, Northern | General Certificate of Education (GCE) – refer to British-based Curriculum |
Ireland, Republic of | Leaving Certificate |
Israel | Bagrut or Mechina |
Italy | Italian upper secondary school leaving qualification (Esame di Stato) |
Jamaica | Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) |
Japan | Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) |
Jordan | Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate) |
Kazakhstan | Attestat o Srednem (Polnom) Obshchem Obrazovanii |
Kenya | Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) |
Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of (North) | 1st year recognized university |
Korea, Republic of (South) | High School Diploma |
Kuwait | Shahadat Al-Thanawiya-Al-A’ama (General Secondary School Certificate) |
Kyrgyzstan | Attestat o Srednem (Polnom) Obshchem Obrazovanii |
Laos | 1st year recognized university |
Latvia | Atestāts par Vispārējo Vidējo Izglītību (Certificate of General Secondary Education) |
Lebanon | General Secondary Education Certificate |
Lesotho | 1st year recognized university or General Certificate Of Education (GCE) – refer to British-based Curriculum |
Liberia | West African Examinations Council Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate. Please submit all the information required on http://www.waecdirect.org/ including pin number with your application |
Libya | Secondary Education Certificate |
Liechtenstein | Matura Certificate |
Lithuania | Brandos Atestatas (academic) / Maturity Certificate |
Luxembourg | Diplom de Fin d’Etudes Secondaires |
Macau S.A.R., China | Certificate of Higher Secondary Education (Form 6) |
Macedonia | Secondary School Leaving Diploma and State Matura |
Madagascar | Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement du Second Degré |
Malawi | School Certificate of Education |
Malaysia | Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) (Malaysian High School Certificate) or United Examination Certificate for Independent Chinese Schools in Malaysia (UEC) |
Mali | Baccalauréat |
Malta | Malta Advanced Matriculation (AM) Level |
Mauritania | Baccalauréat / Diplôme de Bachelier de l’Enseignement du Second Degré with high academic standing |
Mauritius(Ile Maurice) | General Certificate Of Education (GCE) – refer to British-based Curriculum |
Mexico | Bachillerato with high academic standing |
Moldova | Diploma de Bacalauréat |
Mongolia | Certificate of Complete Secondary Education |
Montserrat | Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE)/ See British-based Curriculum |
Morocco/Maroc | Baccalauréat |
Mozambique | Certificado de Habilitacoes Literarias |
Myanmar (Burma) | 1st year recognized university |
Namibia | Higher Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate from the National Examination Assessment and Certification Board/ See British-based Curriculum |
Nepal | Higher Secondary Certificate |
Netherlands | VWO (Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs) Diploma |
New Zealand | NCEA III (National Certificate of Educational Achievement) |
Nicaragua | Bachillerato and 1st year recognized university |
Niger | Baccalauréat / Diplôme de Bachelier de l’Enseignement du Second Degré |
Nigeria | West African Examination Council (WAEC)/Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSSC). Please submit all the information required on http://www.waecdirect.org/ including pin number with your application. |
Norway | Vitnemal Fra den Videregaende Skole (Certificate of Upper Secondary Education) |
Oman | General Education Diploma |
Pakistan | Intermediate Certificate (IC) and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) |
Panama | Bachillerato with high academic standing |
Papua New Guinea | Higher School Certificate |
Paraguay | Bachillerato with high academic standing |
Peru | 1st year recognized university |
Philippines | Senior High School (K-12 system) Diploma. Before 2017-2018: Second Year completed at a recognized university |
Poland | Świadectwo Dojrzałości (Certificate of Completion of Upper Secondary School)/Matura |
Portugal | Diploma Nivel Secundario de Educacao/Diploma de 12 ano de escolaridad (Year 12 school certificate)/Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundarios |
Puerto Rico | High School Graduation Certificate and SAT or ACT |
Qatar | Al-Thanawiya Aama Qatari (General Secondary Education Certificate) |
Romania | Diplomä de Bacalaureat |
Russia | Attestat o Srednem (Polnom) Obshchem Obrazovanii |
Rwanda | Certificat du Cycle Superieur de l’Enseignement Secondaire/Advanced General Certificate of Secondary Education |
Saint Kitts and Nevis | Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE)/ See British-based Curriculum |
Saint Pierre and Miquelon | Diplôme de Bachelier de l’Enseignement du Second Degre (Baccalauréat) |
Saint Lucia | Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE)/ See British-based Curriculum |
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE)/ See British-based Curriculum |
Samoa | University of Samoa Preparatory year |
Saudi Arabia | Shahadat Al-Marhalat Al-Thanawiyyat (General Secondary Education Certificate {GSEC}) |
Scotland | Scottish Certificate of Education at the Higher Level / Advanced Higher Level |
Senegal | Baccalauréat / Diplôme de Bachelier de l’Enseignement du Second Degré |
Serbia | Matura/Secondary School Leaving Certificate |
Seychelles | General Certificate of Education (GCE) – refer to British-based Curriculum |
Sierra Leone | Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) administered by the West African Examinations Council. Please submit all the information required on http://www.waecdirect.org/ including pin number with your application |
Singapore | Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Ordinary and Advanced Levels |
Slovak Republic | Maturitnej Skuske/Maturita |
Slovenia | Matura / Secondary School Leaving Certificate |
Solomon Islands | University of the South Pacific Foundation Year or Other 1st year recognized university |
Somalia | 1st year recognized university |
South Africa | Senior Certificate with Matriculation Endorsement |
Spain | Título de Bachiller and Prueba de Accesso a la Universidad (University Entrance Examination) |
Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka General Certificate Of Education Advanced Level |
Sudan | Sudan School Certificate and 1st year recognized university |
Suriname | Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO: University Preparatory Education) |
Swaziland | 1st year University of Swaziland or General Certificate Of Education (GCE) – refer to British-based Curriculum |
Sweden | Fullstandigt Slutbetyg from Gymnasieskola |
Switzerland | Maturitätszeugnis or Certificat de Maturité or Baccalauréat or Attestato di Maturità/Matura |
Syria | Al-Shahâda Al-Thânawiyya (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) or Baccalauréat (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) |
Taiwan | Senior High School Leaving Certificate |
Tajikistan | Attestat o Srednem (Polnom) Obschchem Obrazovanii |
Tanzania | Certificate of Secondary Education and Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education |
Thailand | Mathayom Suksa 6 (Higher Secondary School Certificate) and entrance examinations (The Joint Higher Education Entrance Examination) |
Trinidad and Tobago | Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE)/ See British-based Curriculum |
Tunisia | Baccalauréat |
Turkmenistan | First year completed at recognized university |
Turks and Caicos Islands | Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE)/ See British-based Curriculum |
Uganda | Uganda Certificate of Education and Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education |
Ukraine | Atestat pro Povnu Zagal’nu Seredniu Osvitu |
United Arab Emirates | Shahadat Al-Thanawiya Al-Amma (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) |
Uruguay | Bachillerato with high academic standing |
Uzbekistan | Akademik Litsey Diplomi (Diploma of Academic Lyceum) |
Venezuela | 1st year recognized university |
Vietnam | Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Học Phổ Thông (Secondary School Graduation Certificate) |
Virgin Islands (UK) | Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE)/ See British-based Curriculum |
West Bank and Gaza Strip | Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate) with high academic standing |
Yemen | Al Thanawiya (General Secondary Education Certificate) with high academic standing |
Zambia | Zambian School Certificate |
Zimbabwe | Zimbabwe Certificate of Secondary Education Advanced Level |
Students may apply for early admission, commencing September 15 of the year in which they are registered in Grade 12.
Early admission is available to those students who have an average of at least 75% in the required courses at the Grade 11 level and are currently registered in the Grade 12 courses that satisfy the admission requirements for the academic programs to which they are applying. Early admission does not apply to the Bachelor of Science Nursing program.
Students applying for early fall admission must arrange to have their final Grade 11 marks and proof of registration in their Grade 12 courses (for both semesters where applicable) sent to CBU at the time of application. Admission will be conditional, pending the successful and satisfactory completion of program requirements.
All students who are offered early fall admission must submit an official high school transcript to the Admissions Office by June 30 of their graduating year or the offer of admission may be withdrawn.
Admission Requirements by Province or Territory
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Canada: are:
Items | Costs | ||||||
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Application Fees | CA$103.00 | ||||||
Tuition Fees | CA$18,289.00 /year | ||||||
Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$900.00/month) |
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Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year |
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You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of CA$12.55/hour. |
Items | Costs | ||||||
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Application Fees | CA$36.00 | ||||||
Tuition Fees | CA$9,265.00 /year | ||||||
Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$900.00/month) |
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Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year | ||||||
This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of CA$12.55/hour. |
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