McMaster University

Hamilton, Canada · Research

Pioneering problem-based learning in medicine and health sciences.

Admissions Data — McMaster University

Acceptance Rate55% (Accessible)
Admission Average85-91%
Regular DecisionJan 15
Application Fee$180
Average Financial Aid$5,000
Need-Blind AdmissionsNo
Total Enrollment32,000 students
International Students23%
International TuitionCAD $35000
LocationHamilton, Canada
Founded1887
TypeResearch
QS World Rank#177
THE World Rank#251
US News Rank#CA9
Research OutputExcellent

Notable Strengths

Scholarships: McMaster International Excellence Award up to CAD $5000.

Applying to McMaster University as an International Student

McMaster University typically requires an admission average of 85-91% (percentage marks). Canadian universities use percentage averages, not the US 4.0 GPA scale.

With an acceptance rate of 55%, McMaster University is a accessible institution. Building a balanced school list with reach, target, and safety schools is strongly recommended.

The Regular Decision deadline is Jan 15. Use AdmissionsPedia's free Deadline Tracker to manage your complete application calendar.

International student tuition at McMaster University is CAD $35000 per year.

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