The McMaster University was founded in the year 1887 by Senator William McMaster in Toronto. It was later shifted to Hamilton in the year 1930. It is a research-oriented, medical-doctoral university which initiated the problem-based approach to learning which later came to be known as “The McMaster model”.
The university comprises of four regional campuses including downtown Hamilton, Niagara, Kitchener-Waterloo, and Burlington. The main campus of McMaster University is situated in West Dale neighbourhood of Hamilton, Ontario. McMaster University offers Arts & Science Programs and six departments/faculties including the faculties of Health Sciences, Science, Humanities, Social Sciences and Engineering and the DeGroote School of Business. It houses over 70 research institutes.
McMaster is home to international students coming from 120 countries across the world. The total population of students in the university is around 33,147 out of which 28,290 are undergraduate students and 4,857 are graduate students. As of fall 2018, international students represent 27 % more than the graduate students in the university.
University at a glance
| % International Students | 13.3 % |
| Total International Students | 2,823 |
| Size of Campus in acres | 300 |
| Endowments Value | CAD 704 million |
| No.of Campuses | 6 |
| Yearly Hostel & Meals Expense | INR 5.5 Lakh |
Fees
| Courses | Duration | 1st Year Tuition Fees |
| MS(1 Course) | 12 – 24 Months | CAD 17,096 |
| MBA(1 Course) | 20 Months | CAD 49,200 |
| MEng(3 Courses) | 0.2 – 2 Years | CAD 17,096 |
| MASc(4 Courses) | 0.1 – 2 Years | CAD 17,096 |
| MIM(1 Course) | 1 Year | CAD 45,045 |
| BE/Btech(9 Courses) | 4 – 5 Years | CAD 54,935 |
| Other Courses(7 Courses) | 0.5 – 4 Years | CAD 14,088 – 54,935 |
Entry Criteria
| Courses | Exams |
| MS(1 Course) | IELTS : 6.5 & Above TOEFL : 88 & Above PTE : 70 & Above |
| MBA(1 Course) | GMAT : Accepted GRE : Accepted IELTS : 7 & Above |
| MEng(3 Courses) | IELTS : 6.5 & Above TOEFL : 88-92 PTE : 70 & Above |
| MASc(4 Courses) | IELTS : 6.5 & Above TOEFL : 88-92 PTE : 63-70 |
| MIM(1 Course) | IELTS : 6.5 & Above TOEFL : 92 & Above PTE : 63 & Above |
| BE/Btech(9 Courses) | IELTS : 6.5 & Above TOEFL : 86 & Above PTE : 60 & Above |
| Other Courses(7 Courses) | IELTS : 6.5-7 TOEFL : 86-92 PTE : 60 & Above |
Admission Requirements
| Documents | SOP : Not required LOR : Needed for few courses Essays : Not required CV : Needed for few courses Additional documents : Required |
| Application fees | CAD 110 – 156 |
| Type of deadline | Regular |
On campus accommodation
Available
Description
- McMaster University provides on campus accommodation facilities to its students and offers twelve on-campus residences which are home to almost 3,700 students.
- Residences are located within a five-minute walk to classes, athletic facilities, libraries and award-winning dining facilities. It offers a range of building sizes and themed residence communities.
Link for on-campus housing: www.future.mcmaster.ca/student/residence/
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