McMaster University
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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.
国际学生的助学金与申请要求
| 奖学金(成绩类) | 是 — 国际学生可获得奖学金(成绩类)来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “International students are eligible for one award by application, one automatic award and multiple financial awards.”registrar.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12 |
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| 英语水平 | 须提供英语水平考试成绩,符合豁免条件者除外
来源 (6)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “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 ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“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 ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“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 ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“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 ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“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 ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“60 overall with minimum score of 60 in Writing and Speaking; valid for 2 years”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Yes — conditional admission or an English pathway is offered来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “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 ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12 |
| Degree programmes taught in English | Yes来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “The language of instruction at McMaster University is English.”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12 |
新生奖学金
McMaster University Award of Excellence
- Who can receive it: 仅限国际学生
- Amount: 最高 C$200,000 (≈ US$140,500)
- Renewal: 可续期 — up to 4 years
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: 2月19日
来源 (4)
“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 ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“Renewable each year in Level 2-4 for a total of four years.”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“Application deadline: February 19, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. ET.”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“Applicants must apply through AwardSpring”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12Dean's Global Excellence Award
- Who can receive it: 仅限国际学生
- Amount: C$25,000 (≈ US$17,600) / 年
- Minimum grades / scores: High-school average 95%+
- Renewal: 可续期
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
来源 (3)
“to recognize incoming full-time international students with averages of 95 per cent or higher. $25,000 in the first year.”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“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 ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“This award is automatic and does not require an application.”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12DeGroote International Scholars Award
- Who can receive it: 仅限国际学生
- Amount: C$15,000 (≈ US$10,500) / 年
- Renewal: 可续期
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
来源 (3)
“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 ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“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 ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“This award is automatic and does not require an application.”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12Engineering International Scholar Award
- Who can receive it: 仅限国际学生
- Amount: 一次性 C$10,000 (≈ US$7,000)
来源 (1)
“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 ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12Science Global Scholars Award
- Who can receive it: 仅限国际学生
- Amount: C$10,000 (≈ US$7,000) / 年
- Renewal: 可续期
来源 (3)
“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 ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“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 ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“It sits alongside a variety of faculty-specific international awards in Business, Engineering, Humanities, Science, Social Sciences and the MELD program.”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12Social Sciences Scholars Award
- Who can receive it: 仅限国际学生
- Amount: C$10,000 (≈ US$7,000) / 年
- Minimum grades / scores: High-school average 85%+
- Renewal: 可续期
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
来源 (3)
“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 ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“Students in Level 1 will receive $10,000.”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“The award can then be renewed in Level 2-4”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12Faculty of Social Sciences Global Gateway Award
- Who can receive it: 仅限国际学生
- Amount: 一次性 C$2,500 (≈ US$1,800)
来源 (1)
“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 ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12Global Dean's Excellence Award
- Who can receive it: 仅限国际学生
- Amount: 共 C$7,500 (≈ US$5,300)
- Renewal: 可续期 — up to 4 years
来源 (2)
“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 ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“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 ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Commerce (BCom) 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “As a future Commerce student at DeGroote, you will be the agent of transformation in the years ahead”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12Commerce with Co-op (BCom) · 5 years 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “This 5-year degree program, with a mandatory co-op, is now open to all international students.”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12Computer Science Engineering (BEng) 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “Dive into our dynamic suite of FUSE courses within the Bachelor of Engineering program.”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12 |
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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 来源 (2)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “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 ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“results must be submitted by April 1 for programs beginning in September”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “IELTS, TOEFL and other English Language proficiency results must be sent to McMaster directly from the testing center.”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12Admission test scores (SAT/ACT/ATAR…): Optional 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “Submission of SAT/ACT results is optional.”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “High School Transcript with Interim and/or Final Grades”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (fall 2027 entry)
| Application deadlines | Not yet determined — 请查看学校网站 ↗ |
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| Scholarship application | 2月19日来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “Application deadline: February 19, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. ET.”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12 |
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 — 请查看学校网站 ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — 请查看学校网站 ↗ |
| 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) |
来源 (6)
“"Estimated tuition" / "Full-Time" "$69353.54"”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“"Please note that the fees shown are unofficial estimates for the 2026/2027 school year and are subject to change."”future.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“The UHIP cost for 12 months of coverage for the 2026-2027 year is $948 for a single member.”studentsuccess.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“Rates for September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027:”studentsuccess.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“If you apply on or after September 1, 2026 All provinces and territories except Quebec Number of family members (including the applicant) Amount required per year (excluding tuition and transportation costs) (in CAN$) 1 $23,448”www.canada.ca ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-11“This chart tells you how much money you will need to support yourself and your family members in Canada for the first year of your program of studies.”www.canada.ca ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-11US$ 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 来源 (2)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “You are guaranteed residence if you are:”housing.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“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 ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12 |
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| Years of guaranteed campus housing | 4 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “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 ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12 |
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 来源 (2)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “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 ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-11“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 ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-11 |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 24 government rule 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “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 ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-11 |
| Co-op / paid work terms built into degrees | Yes 来源 (2)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “The co-op program combines academic study with alternating work terms of durations from 4 to 16 months in length.”www.eng.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12“Co-op jobs are paid.”www.eng.mcmaster.ca ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12 |
| 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 来源 (2)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “If your program was 2 years or more We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for 3 years.”www.canada.ca ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-11“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 ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-11 |
| Accelerated bachelor's + master's programme | Yes 来源 (1)以下为学校官网的英文原文引用。 “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 ↗ · 查证日期:2026-11-12 |
所在地
| 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).