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McMaster University (Mac) — public non-profit university. It is located in Hamilton, Canada. As a member of Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC), Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), Group of Thirteen (G13), Mac is actively working on developing the academic environment.
QS World University Rankings collects data on the best institutions in the world, according to which Mac is on top-180. The university is highly rated by the independent university ranking THE. It is in the top-120.
Mac offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs in different fields of study.
| Subject | Place in QS 2024 |
|---|---|
| Anatomy & Physiology | 44 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 55 |
| Engineering & Technology | 226 |
| Natural Sciences | 244 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 297 |
| Arts & Humanities | 325 |

The academic calendar at Mac is divided into two semesters, as in many other universities in Canada. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at Mac for local citizens starts from 1,480 USD per year. For international students, the cost of study differs — from 1,601 USD. Thanks to scholarships, students have the opportunity to fully or partially cover the cost of education. Check the university website for up-to-date information on prices and scholarships.
Accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses are all things to consider before applying to university.

The admissions committee of the educational institution pays attention to applicant's school grades. The applicant's GPA must not be lower than 3.5. Before applying, you need to pass the IELTS, PTE or TOEFL exam. The minimum TOEFL score is 86. The IELTS score is not lower than 6.5.
When considering candidates for master's programs, the admission committee of the university pays attention to the student's academic performance during the undergraduate program. In order to enroll at Mac for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 6.5. TOEFL — 88 or higher. There is an opportunity for admission to online master's programs at Mac.
If you are applying for a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — IELTS or TOEFL. For enrollment, you need to pass IELTS with 7 points. The minimum score for TOEFL is 88.
The campus of Mac is urban. This means that students study closely to the sights and the entire recreational infrastructure of the city. This type of campus gives students more options for internships and part-time jobs.
The university students have access to the library. It is an integral part of learning. Students come here for educational literature or to do their homework. The university has a developed sports infrastructure, which includes sports grounds and clubs.

Canada allows university graduates to stay in the country from 1 to 3 years. To do this, you need to apply for a graduate visa, which allows you to work even without a formal offer from an employer. Graduates of Mac are in demand in the labor market, as the reputation of the educational institution among employers is quite high according to the results of the QS world ranking. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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