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McMaster University Canada

Written by  Rachit Agrawal, MBA

Published on Fri, February 28, 2020 4:20 PM   Updated on Mon, April 6, 2020 9:36 AM   7 mins read
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McMaster University also known as Mac is a public research university which is located in Ontario in Canada and has the main campus in Hamilton, Ontario and other regional study centers in Canada. It was founded in 1887 and has six faculties and provides undergraduate and graduate courses to the students. The motto of the university is “All things cohere in Christ”. McMaster University is famous for its research-centric approach and has performed exceptionally in the field of research and has many research publications to its name. 

McMaster has a 370-acre main campus that is located near Lake Ontario and has around 58 buildings within the campus. McMaster is well equipped with a library with a plethora of resources available. The McMaster Museum of Art is a part of the campus. 

McMaster University Canada Ranking

  1. Ranked 3rd  in ARWU National rankings 
  2. Ranked at 6th position in Canada by QS National 
  3. Ranked at 140th position in the QS Rankings worldwide 
  4. Ranked 4th in Maclean’s Medical/Doctoral 

McMaster university ranking in Canada

McMaster University is one of the most research-intensive universities in Canada and has received many awards and accolades for its research. 

McMaster is ranked in Canada as follows:

  1. Ranked at 3rd position by ARWU National
  2. QS National ranked McMaster at 6th position in Canada
  3. Times National ranked McMaster at 4th position
  4. Ranked at 4th position by U.S News & World Report National 

World Ranking Of McMaster University Canada

McMaster is ranked globally as follows:

  1. Ranked at 90th position by ARWU World
  2. QS World ranked McMaster at 140th position 
  3. Times World ranked McMaster at 72nd position
  4. In terms of employability ranked at 78th position by Times Employability
  5. U.S News & World Report Global ranked McMaster at 126th position 

McMaster University Colleges In Canada

McMaster University does not have many colleges affiliated with itself and has only one post-secondary institution McMaster Divinity College affiliated with McMaster.

Apart from affiliated colleges, McMaster has 6 faculties that are:

  1. DeGroote School of Business
  2. Faculty of Engineering
  3. Faculty of Health Sciences
  4. Faculty of Humanities
  5. Faculty of Science
  6. Faculty of Social Sciences

McMaster University Canada Admission Requirements

McMaster is a renowned Canadian University that ranks among the top 100 universities in the world. McMaster offers graduation and post-graduation courses for its students. Following are the admission requirements for McMaster- 

  1. Undergraduate Documents 
  2. High School Transcripts – 12th and 10th class
  3. Proof of English Proficiency
  4. IELTS /TOEFL score 
  5. Passport
  6. Additional course-specific documents

McMaster University Canada IELTS Requirement

IELTS is an English language test that tests the proficiency of candidates in English and whether they can communicate in English. IELTS score is valid for 2 years. 

McMaster University requires an overall 6.5 band score in IELTS along with a minimum of 6.0 in each component

McMaster University Canada International Students

McMaster has a total of 2,823 international students that are around 10% of international students. There is a McMaster student union that is actively involved in student activities and clubs.  There are more than 300 organizations and student clubs supporting activities of academics, sports, and social issues. 

  • Library and museum on campus
  • More than 300 clubs
  • Instructional programs for students 
  • Athletic facilities 

McMaster University Admission Requirements For International Students

  1. Undergraduate Documents 
  2. High School Transcripts – 12th and 10th class
  3. Proof of English Proficiency
  4. IELTS /TOEFL score 
  5. Passport
  6. Additional course-specific documents
  7. Letters of Recommendation
  8. Personal statement
  9. Financial statement and recent bank statement.
  10. Study Permit of Canada
  11. Health Certificate

McMaster University Canada Fees For International Students

Course Duration Fee ( for one year)
MSc in Computer
Science
1-2 Years
INR 9.3 Lakh
MBA
20 Months
INR 10.6 Lakh
M.Eng in Electrical and Computer
Engineering
1.5-2 Years
INR 9.1 Lakh
M.Eng in Civil
Engineering
1.5-2 Years
INR 9.1 Lakh
M.Eng. in Computer
Science
16 Months  INR 9.1 Lakh
Doctor of Medicine
(MD)
3 Years
INR 52.1 Lakh
M.A.Sc in Mechanical Engineering
 2 Years 
INR 9.1 Lakh
Bachelor of
Engineering in Computer Engineering 
4 Years
INR 21.8 Lakh
General MBA
16 Months
INR 21.7 Lakh
Bachelor of
Commerce 
4 YearsINR 17.8 Lakh
Master of Science in
Nursing
 2 Years   INR 9.1 Lakh
M.A.Sc in Electrical
and Computer
Engineering  
1.5-2 Years  INR 9.1 Lakh
M.Eng in Chemical
Engineering  
 1.5-2 Years   INR 9.1 Lakh
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical
Engineering 
 4 Years  INR 21.8 Lakh 
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
4 Years
INR 17.8 Lakh
Bachelor of Engineering and Management  5 Years  INR 20 Lakh
Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering 4 Years  INR 21.8 Lakh

McMaster University Canada Scholarships For International Students

McMaster offers several scholarships for international students. There are many scholarships and aids available to students. Scholarships help the students by reducing the overall fee payable for the education. 

  • Provost entrance scholarship for international students -$7500 
  • The woo family international entrance scholarships -: $3,000
  • The McMaster Chinese alumni – peter George international entrance scholarships- $3000
  • Loran scholarship – $100000
  • Schulich leader scholarships -$80000-$100000 

McMaster University Canada Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at McMaster University is around 58% and it is neither too easy or difficult to get admission here, thus we can say that the acceptance rate is moderate.

  1. One of the best university in Canada 
  2. Many students wish to study at McMaster University 
  3. Students with a good academic profile can get admission at McMaster University. 

McMaster University of Canada Graduate Programs

Following are the graduate degree diploma level courses available at McMaster University

  1. Advanced neonatal nursing 
  2. Bachelor of Commerce
  3. Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
  4. Bachelor of Engineering and Management 
  5. Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering
  6. Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
  7. Clinical behavioral sciences
  8. Clinical epidemiology
  9. Gender studies and feminist research
  10. Professional accountancy
  11. Professional accountancy 
  12. Social work
  13. Unene nuclear engineering

McMaster University Canada Masters Programs

Following are the master courses available at McMaster University –

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD)
  • M.A.Sc in Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • M.A.Sc in Mechanical Engineering
  • M.Eng in Chemical Engineering
  • M.Eng in Civil Engineering
  • M.Eng in Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • M.Eng. in Computer Science
  • Master of Science in Nursing
  • MBA
  • MSc in Computer Science

McMaster University Canada Application Deadline

Application Deadline is the date before which a student who wishes to apply at the institute can send his/her application the respective institute- 

  1. Fall: 13ᵗʰ – 31ˢᵗ Mar 2020
  2. Spring: 15ᵗʰ Apr 2020
  3. Winter: 15ᵗʰ Dec 2020
  4. The fee for the application is CAD 100 – 156

McMaster University Canada Accommodation

McMaster University offers both on-campus and off-campus accommodation to its students. Also, there is an option for temporary housing in case of an emergency.

BuildingSize ( Capacity wise )
Bates Residence ( Furnished Apartment ) Large
Brandon Hall Large
Hedden HallLarge
Les Prince HallLarge
Mary E. Keyes Residence ( Furnished Suites )Medium
Matthews HallMedium
Moulton HallMedium
McKay HallMedium
Whidden HallMedium
Woodstock HallMedium
Wallingford Hall ( all female )Small
Edwards HallSmall

McMaster University On-Campus Accommodation

  • There are a total of 12 on-campus residencies 
  • Home to more than 3600 students
  • There are standard single rooms with spacious dining and communal facilities.
  • There is a university recreational center.
  • All-female and alcohol-free lifestyle accommodation also available 

McMaster University Off-Campus Accommodation

  • Studio apartments, suites, flats, homestays are some options available for off-campus accommodation.
  • List of available properties curated by Society of Off-Campus Students 
  • Food, laundry, internet services are available at extra charges 
  • The rentals are generally located nearby the campuses

Notable Alumni

McMaster University has some very impressive alumni who are in different fields of works. Some of the alumni are mention below.

  • Gordon Guyatt
  • Roberta Bondar
  • Eugene Levy
  • James Hinchcliffe
  • Cammy Chiang

FAQ

Q. What scores do I need to take admission? 

Ans. One should have a decent score in the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) for some courses along with IELTS/TOEFL. 

Q. Is is there a fee for applying? 

Ans. Yes, there is an application fee on CAD 150 and can be paid online. 

Q. Are there any scholarships available? 

Ans. Yes, plenty of scholarship options are available along with student loans. 

Q. What is the last day to apply for programs?

Ans. The last day to apply for fall 2020 is 31ˢᵗ Mar 2020 and for spring 2020 is 15th April 2020. 

Q. What is the average salary after course completion?

Ans. The starting average salary is around $90000.

Q. Are there any clubs for students? 

Ans. Yes, there are more than 300 clubs for students and to enhance their experience at McMaster University. 

Q. Is there on-campus accommodation available?

Ans. Yes, 12 buildings on the campus provide residencies to the students. 

About the Author & Expert

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Rachit Agrawal

Author • MBA • 20 Years

Rachit believes in the power of education and has studied from the top institutes of IIIT Allahabad, IIM Calcutta, and Francois Rabelias in France. He has worked as Software Developer with Microsoft and Adobe. Post his MBA, he worked with the world's # 1 consulting firm, The Boston Consulting Group across multiple geographies US, South-East Asia and Europe.

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