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About Mac
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.
According to QS International University Ranking, the institution is among the top-190 in the world. The educational institution is in 103 position of Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE).
Mac offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs in different fields of study.
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 1,507 USD per year. For international students, the cost of study differs — from 1,631 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.
Academic calendar
Semesters
Scholarships
Yes
Bachelor
Local1,507USD/year
Foreign1,631USD/year
Master
Local2,250USD/year
Foreign6,190USD/year
Doctorate
4,604USD/year
Study programs at Mac
Accounting & Finance
Commerce
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Accounting & Finance
Physical Sciences
Exam scores
CAE — 176, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 86
Economics
Study degree
BA
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Exams
GPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Economics & Business Management
Accounting & Finance
Exam scores
GPA — 3.5, CAE — 176, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 86
Economics (Honours)
Study degree
BA
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Economics & Business Management
Accounting & Finance
Exam scores
CAE — 176, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 86
Economics and Computer Science (Honours)
Study degree
BA
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Economics & Business Management
Computer Science & IT
Accounting & Finance
Exam scores
CAE — 176, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 86
Applied Sciences & Professions
Social Psychology (Honours)
Study degree
BA
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Applied Sciences & Professions
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scores
CAE — 176, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 86
Social Work
Study degree
BSW
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Applied Sciences & Professions
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scores
CAE — 176, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 86
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biology and Environmental Sciences
Study degree
BSc
Exams
CAE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, IB
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Earth and Environmental Sciences
Study degree
BSc
Exams
CAE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, IB
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Environmental Sciences
Study degree
BSc
Exams
CAE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, IB
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Geography and Environmental Sciences
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. Additionally, upon admission, an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma can be accepted.
GPA
3.5
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
86
Master's degree at Mac
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. To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 6.5. TOEFL — 92 or higher. There is an opportunity for admission to online master's programs at Mac.
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
92
TOEFL PBT
550
Doctorate degree at Mac
If you decide to pursue a career in science and enroll in 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 100.
IELTS
7
TOEFL iBT
100
TOEFL PBT
600
Mac campus
The campus of Mac is located in Hamilton. The urban campus is suitable for those students who, firstly, are used to independence, and secondly, cannot imagine their life without the hustle and bustle of a big metropolis.
The educational institution has its own library. Here, students do their homework or just have a good time reading an interesting book. The infrastructure of the university includes various opportunities for playing sports: from different spaces to clubs.
After graduation, you can stay in Canada for a period of 1 to 3 years. To do this, the graduate draws up a special visa, which allows one to work even without an official offer from an employer. Mac graduates find jobs quickly, partly because the university has a good reputation among employers according to the QS World University Rankings. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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