McMaster University
Hamilton · 공식 웹사이트 ↗
McMaster University is in Hamilton, Canada. Tuition for international students: C$69,354 (≈ US$48,700) per year (2026-27 figure). Standard entry requirements: A-levels Three distinct GCE Advanced Level (A2) subjects and two GCSE, IGCSE, or O Level subjects; American-Style Curriculum A minimum average of 80% (including all required subjects) is required for application eligibility.; IB Diploma Six subjects – three at HL and three at SL plus the TOK and EE.. Language: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 86. Applying: intake: Fall. Scholarships: 8 from the university.
✓ 37 facts from 14 official pages, each with the exact sentence it comes from · checked 2026-11-12 · How we verify
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition C$69,354 per year (≈ US$48,700) (varies by programme) |
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| Money from the college | Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 8 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students. |
| Chances of admission | A-levels: Three distinct GCE Advanced Level (A2) subjects and two GCSE, IGCSE, or O Level subjects. American-Style Curriculum: A minimum average of 80% (including all required subjects) is required for application eligibility.. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ English minimum: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL (1–6) 4.5, TOEFL 86, Duolingo 120, PTE 60. |
| Application deadlines | not yet determined |
| Where and how students live | Hamilton · 10 km from YHM airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Guaranteed |
| Working while studying | Up to 24 hours per week during study terms (while meeting the study permit conditions); unlimited hours off campus during breaks scheduled by the school, such as summer and winter holidays. · co-op / paid work terms are part of degrees |
| After graduation | Post-graduation work permit (PGWP): up to the length of the study program (8 months to under 2 years), 3 years if the program was 2 years or more. |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
국제 학생을 위한 재정 지원 및 요건
| 성적 우수 장학금 | 예 — 국제 학생도 성적 우수 장학금을 받을 수 있음출처 (1)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “International students are eligible for one award by application, one automatic award and multiple financial awards.”registrar.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
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| 영어 능력 | 면제 사유에 해당하지 않으면 영어 시험 필수
출처 (6)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “At the discretion of the university, you may be exempted from McMaster’s English proficiency testing requirements if you meet one of the following requirements (exemption is not automatic)”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“IBT: 4.5 overall with a minimum score of 4.0 in the Reading, Writing, Speaking components and a 4.5 Listening.”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“IBT: 86 overall with a minimum score of 20 in each of the four components (Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening); valid for 2 years”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each of the four components (Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening); results valid for 2 years”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“120 overall for all direct-entry undergraduate programs with a minimum score of 115 in Reading, 125 in Writing, 110 in Listening, and 115 in Speaking”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“60 overall with minimum score of 60 in Writing and Speaking; valid for 2 years”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Yes — conditional admission or an English pathway is offered출처 (1)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “If you are a student who meets all academic requirements but does not meet the minimum English-language proficiency scores detailed above, you may still qualify for an offer of admission that is conditional upon the successful completion of the MELD program.”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
| Degree programmes taught in English | Yes출처 (1)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “The language of instruction at McMaster University is English.”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
신입생 대상 장학금
McMaster University Award of Excellence
- Who can receive it: 국제 학생 전용
- Amount: 최대 C$200,000 (≈ US$140,500)
- Renewal: 갱신 가능 — up to 4 years
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: 2월 19일
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“The McMaster University Award of Excellence is our prestigious entrance award valued up to $200,000 in support for international fee-paying students who have excelled in the classroom, contributed to their communities and grown through their experiences.”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Renewable each year in Level 2-4 for a total of four years.”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Application deadline: February 19, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. ET.”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Applicants must apply through AwardSpring”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인Dean's Global Excellence Award
- Who can receive it: 국제 학생 전용
- Amount: 연 C$25,000 (≈ US$17,600)
- Minimum grades / scores: High-school average 95%+
- Renewal: 갱신 가능
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
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“to recognize incoming full-time international students with averages of 95 per cent or higher. $25,000 in the first year.”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“The scholarship is renewable at $20,000 for up to 3 years provided the recipient remains enrolled in the DeGroote School of Business and is in good standing.”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“This award is automatic and does not require an application.”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인DeGroote International Scholars Award
- Who can receive it: 국제 학생 전용
- Amount: 연 C$15,000 (≈ US$10,500)
- Renewal: 갱신 가능
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
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“to recognize incoming full-time international students with averages of 89.99 per cent or below. $15,000 in the first year.”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“The scholarship is renewable at $5,000 for up to 3 years provided the recipient remains enrolled in the DeGroote School of Business and is in good standing.”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“This award is automatic and does not require an application.”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인Engineering International Scholar Award
- Who can receive it: 국제 학생 전용
- Amount: 일시금 C$10,000 (≈ US$7,000)
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“The Engineering International Scholar Award is a one-time, $10,000 award for international students enrolled full-time (Fall term) who are paying international tuition fees.”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인Science Global Scholars Award
- Who can receive it: 국제 학생 전용
- Amount: 연 C$10,000 (≈ US$7,000)
- Renewal: 갱신 가능
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“Science Global Scholars Award is a renewable award. Recipients are awarded $10,000 in Level 1 and $7,500 in Levels 2-4.”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“The award can then be renewed in Level 2-4 at $7,500/year provided the recipient remains enrolled in the Faculty of Science program and is in good standing.”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“It sits alongside a variety of faculty-specific international awards in Business, Engineering, Humanities, Science, Social Sciences and the MELD program.”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인Social Sciences Scholars Award
- Who can receive it: 국제 학생 전용
- Amount: 연 C$10,000 (≈ US$7,000)
- Minimum grades / scores: High-school average 85%+
- Renewal: 갱신 가능
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
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“Social Sciences Scholars Award will be automatically given to international students entering Level 1 who have an academic average of 85 per cent and above.”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Students in Level 1 will receive $10,000.”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“The award can then be renewed in Level 2-4”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인Faculty of Social Sciences Global Gateway Award
- Who can receive it: 국제 학생 전용
- Amount: 일시금 C$2,500 (≈ US$1,800)
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“Faculty of Social Sciences Global Gateway Award is $2,500 one-time award for full-time international students with an incoming average below 85 per cent are eligible.”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인Global Dean's Excellence Award
- Who can receive it: 국제 학생 전용
- Amount: 총 C$7,500 (≈ US$5,300)
- Renewal: 갱신 가능 — up to 4 years
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“The Global Dean’s Excellence Award is a renewable award for international students enrolled full-time (Fall term) who are paying international tuition fees.”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Recipients are awarded $7,500 over 4 years in the Bachelor of Technology; Computer Science; Engineering; Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences programs.”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Commerce (BCom) 출처 (1)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “As a future Commerce student at DeGroote, you will be the agent of transformation in the years ahead”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인Commerce with Co-op (BCom) · 5 years 출처 (1)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “This 5-year degree program, with a mandatory co-op, is now open to all international students.”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인Computer Science Engineering (BEng) 출처 (1)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “Dive into our dynamic suite of FUSE courses within the Bachelor of Engineering program.”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | Fall 출처 (2)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “For the September 2027 entry, we will accept a test result as long as it is valid at the time you submit your application.”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“results must be submitted by April 1 for programs beginning in September”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required 출처 (1)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “IELTS, TOEFL and other English Language proficiency results must be sent to McMaster directly from the testing center.”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인Admission test scores (SAT/ACT/ATAR…): Optional 출처 (1)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “Submission of SAT/ACT results is optional.”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인School transcript / academic records: Required 출처 (1)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “High School Transcript with Interim and/or Final Grades”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
Deadlines (fall 2027 entry)
| Application deadlines | Not yet determined — 대학 웹사이트 확인 ↗ |
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| Scholarship application | 2월 19일출처 (1)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “Application deadline: February 19, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. ET.”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | Engineering I: C$69,354 per year (≈ US$48,700) (2026–27 figure) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — 대학 웹사이트 확인 ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — 대학 웹사이트 확인 ↗ |
| Student health insurance | C$948 per year (≈ US$666) (2026–27 figure) |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | C$23,448 per year (≈ US$16,500) (reference) |
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“"Estimated tuition" / "Full-Time" "$69353.54"”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“"Please note that the fees shown are unofficial estimates for the 2026/2027 school year and are subject to change."”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“The UHIP cost for 12 months of coverage for the 2026-2027 year is $948 for a single member.”studentsuccess.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Rates for September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027:”studentsuccess.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“If you apply on or after September 1, 2026 All provinces and territories except Quebec Number of family members (including the applicant) Amount required per year (excluding tuition and transportation costs) (in CAN$) 1 $23,448”www.canada.ca ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인“This chart tells you how much money you will need to support yourself and your family members in Canada for the first year of your program of studies.”www.canada.ca ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Guaranteed 출처 (2)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “You are guaranteed residence if you are:”housing.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“An International and out-of-province students coming directly from high school, based on your admission status as determined by the Admissions Office”housing.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
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| Years of guaranteed campus housing | 4 출처 (1)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “Students who come to McMaster directly from high school and are required to pay international tuition fees are eligible to live in McMaster’s university-managed housing for up to four years of undergraduate study.”housing.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Up to 24 hours per week during study terms (while meeting the study permit conditions); unlimited hours off campus during breaks scheduled by the school, such as summer and winter holidays. government rule 출처 (2)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “You can work up to 24 hours per week. You can work more than 1 job to make up these hours as long as you continue to meet the conditions of your study permit.”www.canada.ca ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인“If you’re working during a break scheduled by your DLI, such as summer and winter holidays, or a reading week, you can work unlimited hours off campus”www.canada.ca ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인 |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 24 government rule 출처 (1)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “You can work up to 24 hours per week. You can work more than 1 job to make up these hours as long as you continue to meet the conditions of your study permit.”www.canada.ca ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인 |
| Co-op / paid work terms built into degrees | Yes 출처 (2)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “The co-op program combines academic study with alternating work terms of durations from 4 to 16 months in length.”www.eng.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인“Co-op jobs are paid.”www.eng.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Post-graduation work permit (PGWP): up to the length of the study program (8 months to under 2 years), 3 years if the program was 2 years or more. government rule 출처 (2)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “If your program was 2 years or more We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for 3 years.”www.canada.ca ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인“If your program was at least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials), but less than 2 years We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for up to the same length as your study program.”www.canada.ca ↗ · 2026-11-11 확인 |
| Accelerated bachelor's + master's programme | Yes 출처 (1)대학 웹사이트의 영어 원문을 그대로 인용했습니다. “An accelerated MASc option is available to students currently enrolled at McMaster University, whereby the degree may be completed in 12 months of full-time study.”www.eng.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 2026-11-12 확인 |
위치
| City / state | Hamilton |
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| Nearest major airport | John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM), about 10 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q632891 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).