STUDENT ID: 0254848

2021/01/25

RUKUNDO INNOCENT
NYABIHU JENDA
WESTERN PROVINCE RW

Dear RUKUNDO INNOCENT,

Congratulations! It is with great excitement I offer you acceptance into the Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in
Business Management program at Cape Breton University (CBU). On behalf of the faculty, staff and students
at CBU, I welcome you to our university and to beautiful Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. Thank
you for choosing to study with us.

Enclosed you will find your Notice of Acceptance, which you require to apply for a study visa at the nearest
Canadian consulate or embassy. Please review the following deadlines to ensure you are able to begin your
studies in May 2021.

Admission Deadlines Information

Saturday, May 1, 2021 CBU Residence opens
Monday, May 3, 2021 Last day to register for classes
Monday, May 3, 2021 Classes begin
 Admission Deadlines must be met. You must register for classes by May 3, 2021 in order to
Note: begin classes for May 2021. If you are not registered for classes by May 3, 2021 your
admission will be deferred to September 8, 2021. If you wish to defer your admission please
contact internationaladmissions@cbu.ca.
 Both on-campus and off-campus housing is limited and must be arranged prior to arrival in
Canada.
 Part-time employment opportunities are very limited.
The team at Cape Breton University is eager to meet and help you transition to life as a university student
living in Canada. For more information please visit www.cbu.ca or contact us at internationaloffice@cbu.ca.

Congratulations,

Director of Enrolment and University Registrar

Cape Breton University

PO Box 5300, 1250 Grand Lake Road, NS Canada B1P 6L2 CBU.ca
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NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE

2021/01/25

RUKUNDO INNOCENT
NYABIHU JENDA
WESTERN PROVINCE RW

Birth Date: 1991/01/24

Student ID #: 0254848
Program: Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Business Management
Length of Program: 2 years
Year of Study: 1 of 2
Start Date: May 3, 2021
Alternate Intake Dates: September 8, 2021 or January 10, 2022
Expiry Date of Offer: January 11, 2022
Condition of Student must be registered for classes at Cape Breton University by May 3,
Acceptance: 2021, or enrolment will be deferred to next intake date.
Internship: Yes Student chooses capstone project or internship. Internship is a 12-week
work placement (420 hours).
Exchange Student: No
Tuition: Refer to CBU current tuition rates www.cbu.ca/tuition
Scholarship: No

CBU DLI#: O19391556824

Bilynda Whiting
Director of Enrolment and University Registrar
Cape Breton University
Phone: 902-563-1330 / 1-888-959-9995
internationaladmissions@cbu.ca
www.cbu.ca

International students attending Cape Breton University must be in possession of a VALID STUDY PERMIT, indicating their
specific attendance at Cape Breton University or one that states they are allowed to attend any university in Canada, pursuant to
the Canadian Immigration Act. Please note that it may take up to four months to obtain a Canadian visa.

PO Box 5300, 1250 Grand Lake Road, NS Canada B1P 6L2 CBU.ca
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2021/01/25

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
Tuition and Fees 2020-2021

TUITION AND FEES: Updated Cape Breton University (CBU) tuition and fees can be found on our website
at: www.cbu.ca/tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. Please note that these
numbers are an estimate based on the 2020-2021 tuition and fees.

PRE-PAYMENT: All payments will be credited directly to the student’s account at CBU and the funds will
be applied to their tuition and fees as incurred.

REFUND POLICY: CBU has recently updated its refund policy and it must be noted:
 CBU fully accepted students with a valid study permit who withdraw from CBU will not receive a
refund of any pre-paid tuition or fees. Pre-paid tuition and fees are 100% non-refundable and will
be withheld/forfeited to CBU.

Please refer to the following link for the most recent information on important payment deadlines and
tuition policies: https://www.cbu.ca/future-students/tuition-fees/payment-deadlines/.

PAYMENT OPTIONS: Payments can be made through the CIBC International Student Pay system
accessed at: https://www.cbu.ca/future-students/tuition-fees/payment-options/.

The tuition and fees listed below are in Canadian (CAD) dollars and are an estimate of international
student tuition and other related fees for a full-time student.
Estimated Tuition 2020/21
Tuition* (based on 8 courses for Fall/Winter 2020/21): $9255.00 CAD
International Differential Fee** (based on 8 courses for Fall/Winter 2020/21): $6528.00 CAD
International Medical Plan*** (mandatory): $744.00 CAD

*Tuition does not include costs for books or supplies.

**Permanent Residents of Canada: Students registering as Permanent Residents of Canada will be charged International
Differential Fees unless documentation verification has been provided to Cape Breton University. International Differential
fees are mandatory for all international students.
***Our international medical and dental plan is mandatory for all students. Dependent and family coverage options are
available upon request.

PO Box 5300, 1250 Grand Lake Road, NS Canada B1P 6L2 CBU.ca
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STUDENT
PRE-ARRIVAL
CHECKLIST
• Watch for your CBU Email information - you
will receive an email from IT Services at
CBU outlining your new CBU email
information. As soon as you receive your
CBU email information, it is very important
that you log in and check this email
frequently. All future communication from
CBU will be sent to your CBU email address
and not to the email that you used to apply.
• Log into your COMPASS Account - browse your
student portal to become familiar with the
self-serve options and other features that will
help you during your time at CBU. Check out
our How-To CBU YouTube series for helpful
videos.
• Download your proof of payment -
your proof of payment will be available for
download through your COMPASS student
portal within 3-5 days after your payment FOLLOW
is
made. Remember to watch the How-To CBU
YouTube series for helpful videos.
• Twitter Facebook
Apply for your VISA - now that you have all
the required documents from CBU, you can
apply for your VISA.
• Meet your classmates on the New-To-CBU
Facebook Page - Join the ‘New-to-CBU Students
(2021/2022)’ group on Facebook.
.
YOUR EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY AT
CAPE BRETON UNIVERSITY IS ABOUT
TO BEGIN. HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO SET
YOU UP FOR SUCCESS FROM DAY ONE.
•Academic Advising is Mandatory for all new
students – students must be advised prior
to being able to register for courses. Staff
at the First Year Advising Centre are
available to help you select your courses
and learn about services and other
supports available to you as a CBU
student. Appointment bookings begin a few
months before your start date. Visit
www.cbu.ca/fyac to learn more.
•Register for courses - once you’ve been
advised, you can register for your courses.
While you’re waiting for your advising
appointment, browse the COMPASS student
system and watch the How-to-CBU YouTube
series to ensure your registration goes as
planned. We encourage you to register as
soon as possible, as courses are limited.
•US
Register for orientation - at the start of each
ON:
semester, student orientation sessions are
held. Please keep an eye on your CBU email
account so you don’t miss important
information.
Instagram YouTube
• Bookmark CBU’s Important Dates Calendar -
make sure you are informed about important
deadlines regarding registration, finances
and more. Check out the calendar here.