McMaster University

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   The short answer

   McMaster University is a public research university in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. It suits students who want a large Canadian university with a broad mix of undergraduate and professional study options.

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   What you can study

   You can study across Bachelor's Degree and Professional level options, with programmes including Bachelor of Technology, Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics I, Honours Health Sciences, Honours Integrated Science, Honours Kinesiology, and several gateway or first-year pathways such as Chemical & Physical Sciences Gateway, Environmental & Earth Sciences Gateway, Health and Society I, and Humanities I. The university lists 25 programmes in total.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check the entry requirements for the specific programme they want, since requirements can vary by subject and level. Confirm document deadlines, academic prerequisites, and any language requirements on the official website before applying.

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   What it costs

   Tuition is published at CAD 46,000 to CAD 62,500. Living costs in Hamilton will be additional, so check the university’s current cost-of-living guidance and confirm the total budget with admissions before you apply.

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   Coming from abroad

   The university has about 5,000 international students, so it already serves a sizeable international community. Before applying, check the language of instruction for your programme, the exact admission documents, visa requirements, and whether your chosen subject has extra entry tests or portfolio requirements on the official website.

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   How it compares

   Among Canada’s 156 universities, McMaster stands out as a large public research university with 33,000 students, a sizeable international population, and a broad set of degree options. Its mix of research intensity and professional and bachelor’s study makes it a good fit for applicants who want a major university environment in Ontario rather than a smaller specialist school.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.