About McMaster University

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One of the oldest and most well-known universities in Canada was founded in 1887: McMaster University. More than 70 institutions and research centres are housed at this university. Due to its emphasis on experiential learning and worldwide involvement, the university was given the 'Global Teaching Excellence Award' by the Higher Education Academy in 2018. In 1994, this university's Museum of Arts, which has five exhibition halls and a paper centre, is formally opened. It has about 11,000 employees and more than 1,000 full-time faculty members living there. According to Research Info Source, McMaster is the institution with the highest concentration of research in the year 2019.

According to QS (Top Institutions) and THE, McMaster is regularly rated as one of the best universities in the world and Canada (Times Higher Education). The McMaster University is ranked 152 globally and 6 in Canada in the QS World University Rankings for 2023. One of the few Canadian colleges to be listed in the top 200 universities worldwide by international rating agencies.

There are four regional campuses of the University of McMaster, one each in Niagara, Downtown Hamilton, Burlington, and Kitchener-Waterloo. Hamilton, Canada is home to McMaster University's main campus. 300 acres make up this campus, which is located between Toronto and Niagara Falls. If we talk about the courses at McMaster University, the students receive 10 well-liked courses in a variety of streams, as well as specialisation in PG and UG programmes. One of the courses that foreign students who wish to study in Canada most often choose is the B.Tech.

When it comes to admissions at McMaster University, 58% of applicants get accepted. This university accepts a respectable number of applicants from outside the United States compared to other prestigious universities in the world. More than 36,000 students attend McMaster University, and they come from more than 120 different countries. More than 31,000 undergraduates and approximately 5,000 graduate students call it home. 120 different nations make up 15.75% of all McMaster students. From 13.5% in 2000 to 57% in 2020–2021, the percentage of undergraduate students enrolled at the university grew. For college students, housing options are available both on and off campus. In terms of financial aid, international students are awarded McMaster Scholarships based on merit. These rewards come in a variety of forms, including admission grants, in-course awards, specialised awards, outside awards, and more.

There are more than 195,000 graduates from McMaster University, who come from more than 160 nations in addition to Canada. Some of the Nobel laureates include Donna Strickland, Myron Scholes, James Orbinski, Bertram Brockhouse, a McMaster physics professor and co-winner of the 1997 Nobel Prize in Economics (McMaster alumna, co-winner of the 2018 Nobel Prize in Physics)

• #92 Universities Rankings - ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2021
• #140 World University Ranking - QS 2022
• #80 University Ranking - THE (Times Higher Education) 2022
• #133 Global Universities - US News & World Report 2022

Why McMaster University?

• One of the world's top 100 colleges (Shanghai Jiao Tong University Academic Ranking of World Universities, 2012).
• Takes part in more than 70 international trade agreements worldwide.
• world-class athletic facilities are offered.
• Adopts an interdisciplinary, problem-based, and student-centered learning methodology.
• Possesses the sixth-highest research output in the nation.

McMaster University Tuition Fees

Courses	Duration	Tuition Fees
Medicine and HealthCare (2 Courses)	2 Year - 3 Year	CAD 16761 - CAD 95871
MBA (2 Courses)	16 Month - 20 Month	CAD 19479 - CAD 40000
Engineering (16 Courses)	2 Year - 5 Year	CAD 16761 - CAD 40172
Science (1 Courses)	4 year	CAD 25923
Information Technology (IT) (4 Courses)	12 Month - 2 Year	CAD 8508 - CAD 14088
Management (2 Courses)	4 year	CAD 32808

English Proficiency Requirements

When applying to study in Canada, international applicants from nations where English is not the native tongue must submit the results of one of the examinations listed below as proof of their English language proficiency. Depending on the level of the programme chosen, a certain minimum score is needed to get admitted.

Test	Minimum Score for Undergraduate	Minimum Score for Graduate
IELTS	6.5	6.5
PTE	60	-
TOEFL iBT	86	92

McMaster University Higlight

Year of establishment	1887
Also Known As	Mac
Total International Students	2823
Size of Campus in acres	300
Endowments Value	Canadian Dollar 704 million
No.of Campuses	6
Yearly Hostel & Meals Expense	12720 CAD

McMaster University Cost Of Living

The cost of accommodations on and off-campus for the university are tabulated below:

Accommodation Type	Cost (CAD/annum)
Shared Rentals (4-people)	2689 CAD
Two-Bedroom Apartment	6562 CAD
One-Bedroom Apartment	5412 CAD

The table below lists the costs incurred that are not related to tuition or lodging. International students should be aware that some of these costs can change based on a student's lifestyle choices.

Particulars	Estimated Cost (in CAD)
Books and Supplies	1507 CAD
Personal Expenses	1231 CAD
Meal Plan	3727 CAD - 5606 CAD
Accommodation	2479  CAD - 9965 CAD