- Level
- 3-Year Bachelor Degree
- Duration
- 2 year Bachelor Degree
- Open intakes
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Off-shoreJan 2027, May 2027, Sep 2027
- Field
- Engineering and Industrial Technology
- Institution
- Public University
- Offer speed
- Average Offer Speed10–15 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
A two year post degree route into petroleum technology for existing bachelor’s degree holders, covering production, process operations, instrumentation and the safety and environmental regulation of energy operations.
Post degree routes compress a technical bachelor’s into two years by recognising prior degree level study, which makes them one of the most time efficient ways for a graduate to add a Canadian applied credential with full degree standing.
As a degree level award, Post Degree Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Petroleum carries no field of study restriction, which removes the CIP code check that non degree applicants must complete. Undergraduate study such as Post Degree Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Petroleum does not carry spousal open work permit eligibility under the rules now in force, which married applicants should factor in from the start. Every work permit decision rests with Canadian immigration authorities, and Apply Study Visa confirms the position for Post Degree Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Petroleum in writing before you pay any deposit.
Admission requires 3-Year Bachelor’s Degree at 65 percent or above, alongside IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6 for Post Degree Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Petroleum. Tuition for Post Degree Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Petroleum is recorded at CAD 18,090 for the year, with a CAD 80 application fee, and the programme runs 7 intake windows across the cycles listed here. Apply Study Visa handles the Post Degree Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Petroleum application, the attestation letter, the deposit and the study permit as one process.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: 3-Year Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 65 percent.
- English (meet any one): IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6; PTE Academic 59 overall with no component below 50; TOEFL iBT 80 total with no section below 20; Duolingo English Test 120.
- English waiver: No English proficiency exam waiver is offered for this institution.
- Application: Application fee CAD 80. A non refundable tuition deposit is required to confirm the seat and to trigger the provincial attestation letter.
- Work permit: As a degree level award, Post Degree Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Petroleum carries no field of study restriction, which removes the CIP code check that non degree applicants must complete.
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa provides the institution designated learning institution number and completes the submission with you.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Petroleum Technologist: production and process roles
- Process Operations Technologist: energy facilities
- Safety Systems Technologist: regulated environments
- Field Technologist: operations and monitoring
- Technical Coordinator: energy project support
- Compliance Officer: environmental and safety regulation
Reality check: the two year structure is the attraction here, but applicants should still check that petroleum sector hiring in their target region justifies the specialisation before committing.
About Cape Breton University
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.8
- World rank
- #2467
- Reference No.
- O19391556824
