Founded in 1974, Cape Breton University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Sydney (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Nova Scotia. This institution also has a branch campus in New Cairo. Officially recognized by the Department of Labour and Advanced Education of Nova Scotia, Cape Breton University (CBU) is a small coeducational Canadian 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), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 48 years old Canadian 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. CBU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.