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-150 in the world. The university is highly rated by the independent university ranking THE. It is in the top-80.
Mac offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs in different fields of study.
- Location
-
Hamilton, Canada
- Establishment year
-
1887
- Students
-
26,112
- International students
-
5,386
- Female students
-
56%
Place in ratings
- Rating QS
-
2023#152
- Rating THE
-
2022#81
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 2,298 USD per year. For international students, the cost of study differs — from 4,703 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
-
Local4,496 USD/year
-
Foreign9,694 USD/year
- Master
-
Local2,298 USD/year
-
Foreign6,323 USD/year
- DoctorateCitizens and foreigners
-
4,703 USD/year
Bachelor degree in Mac
You can apply for an undergraduate program at Mac if you have a good academic record and a GPA of at least 3.5. Before applying to the university, you need to pass an exam for knowledge of the English language. The university accepts the results of IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 86. The IELTS score is not lower than 6.5. Upon admission, an IB diploma is accepted.
- GPA
-
3.5
- IELTS
-
6.5
- TOEFL iBT
-
86
Master's degree in Mac
The admission committee of the university takes into account the previous academic performance of the student. 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 TOEFL score for admission is 92. IELTS — 6.5 or higher. Mac provides an opportunity to get a master's degree remotely.
- IELTS
-
6.5
- TOEFL iBT
-
92
- TOEFL PBT
-
550
Mac campus
The city campus of Mac provides students with countless opportunities for work and recreation — from sitting in a coffee shop with a laptop to internships at large companies. Hamilton has a well developed entertainment infrastructure, but the rhythm of the big city can be distracting for some students.
The university has a library, in the collection of which you will find not only textbooks and scientific works, but also works of the classics, modern literature and much more. The university has everything for sports: sports grounds and clubs.
- Campus Type
-
Urban
- Library
-
Yes
- Sport Facilities
-
Yes
What to do after graduation
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 find jobs without difficulty. One of the reasons is the good reputation of the university among employers, according to the results of the QS ranking. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
