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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 85 position of Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE).
Mac offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs in different fields of study.
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2023 |
---|---|
Anatomy & Physiology | 36 |
Life Sciences & Medicine | 48 |
Engineering & Technology | 217 |
Natural Sciences | 260 |
Accounting & Finance | 265 |
Social Sciences & Management | 290 |
Arts & Humanities | 327 |

Mac tuition fees
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 1,532 USD per year. For international students, the cost of study differs — from 1,658 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.
Study programs at Mac
Accounting & Finance
Commerce
Economics
Economics (Honours)
Economics and Computer Science (Honours)
Applied Sciences & Professions
Social Psychology (Honours)
Social Work
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biology and Environmental Sciences
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Earth and Environmental Sciences
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Environmental Sciences
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Geography and Environmental Sciences
Biology and Environmental Sciences (Honours)
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Classics
Cognitive Science of Language
English and Cultural Studies
English and Cultural Studies
French
Law
Bachelor of Civil Engineering
Justice, Political Philosophy, and Law (Honours)
Medicine
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours)
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biology
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biology (Physiology Specialization)
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Kinesiology
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Neuroscience
Computer Science & IT
Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Science
Bachelor of Computer Engineering
Computer Engineering and Society
Computer Science
Computer Science
Engineering & Technology
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering
Bachelor of Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Computer Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Physics
Bachelor of Materials Engineering
History, Philosophy & Theology
Anthropology
Anthropology (Honours)
Art History
History
Justice, Political Philosophy, and Law (Honours)
Arts & Humanities
Art History
Arts and Science
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Art History
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Classics
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English and Cultural Studies
Humanities
Anthropology
Anthropology (Honours)
Art History
Arts and Science
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History
Social Sciences & Management
Anthropology
Anthropology (Honours)
Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) in Human Behaviour
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Aging and Society / Health and Society
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Anthropology
Physical Sciences
Actuarial and Financial Mathematics
Astrophysics (Honours)
Bachelor of Engineering Physics
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physics
Biology and Environmental Sciences (Honours)
Economics & Business Management
Actuarial and Financial Mathematics
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Economics
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Economics and Computer Science
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Economics and Mathematics
Bachelor of Commerce
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Actuarial and Financial Mathematics
Astrophysics (Honours)
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Actuarial and Financial Mathematics
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Chemistry
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Mathematics and Physics
Other
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Aging and Society
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Aging and Society Specialization in Mental Health and Addiction
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Cognitive Science of Language
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in French
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in French and Mathematics
Applied Sciences & Professions
Labour Studies
Rehabilitation Science
Social Work
Arts & Humanities
Master of Arts in Classics
Master of Arts in English
Master of Science in Cognitive Science of Language
Accounting & Finance
Economics
Master of Finance
Master of Financial Mathematics
Education & Training
Health Sciences Education
Physical Sciences
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Economic Policy
Engineering Physics
Geography
Master of Finance
Economics & Business Management
Economic Policy
Economics
Master of Biomedical Discovery and Commercialization
Master of Business Administration
Master of Communications Management
Computer Science & IT
Computational Science and Engineering
Computing and Software
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Geography
Master of Applied Science in Computational Science and Engineering
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Economic Policy
Geography
Engineering & Technology
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical and Biomedical Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Classics
Cognitive Science of Language
Cultural Studies and Critical Theory
English
French
Medicine
Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences
Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Biology
Chemical Engineering
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences
Biology
Chemical Biology
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
History, Philosophy & Theology
Anthropology
History
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Humanities
Anthropology
Classics
Cognitive Science of Language
Cultural Studies and Critical Theory
English
Social Sciences & Management
Anthropology
Cognitive Science of Language
Communication and New Media
Cultural Studies and Critical Theory
Economic Policy
Other
Accelerated Master of Business Administration
Executive Master of Business Administration
Gender Studies and Feminist Research
Master of Applied Science in Biomedical Engineering
Master of Applied Science in Civil Engineering
Economics & Business Management
Business Administration

Bachelor degree at Mac
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.
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.
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.
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.

What to do after graduation
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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