Research University
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario · Est. 1887
#189
2026 QS World
World-class health sciences and engineering, an hour from Toronto.
QS Rank
QS #189
Enrolment
37,000+
Programs
300+
Co-op
Available
About
McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario is internationally recognized for its problem-based learning model in medicine and health sciences. Its DeGroote School of Business and Faculty of Engineering are consistently well-ranked. Hamilton's lower cost of living compared to Toronto makes McMaster attractive for international students.
Study permit eligibility (DLI status)
To study in Canada as an international student, your institution must be a Designated Learning Institution (DLI). An active DLI status means the institution is authorised to accept international students on a study permit. DLI status can change — always confirm on the IRCC official list before applying.
Verify on IRCC DLI list →Post-graduation work permit (PGWP)
PGWP eligibility is not confirmed for this institution in Vianorr's current dataset. International students should verify eligibility directly on the IRCC eligible-institutions list before applying.
Source: Not yet verified — see IRCC list
PGWP eligibility on IRCC.gc.ca →International admission overview
Academic requirements
- →See official institution website — admission requirements not yet catalogued by Vianorr.
English language tests accepted
Application methods
- → See official institution website
Typical intakes
Admission details for this institution are not yet catalogued by Vianorr. Always verify requirements on the official admissions website.
Official admissions page at McMaster →Faculties and schools
Tuition
| Student type | Annual tuition (CAD) |
|---|---|
| International students | $31,200–$48,600/yr |
| Canadian/PR students | $7,000–$12,400/yr |
Ranges reflect variation across faculties and programs.
Admissions
Co-operative education
Available
Paid work terms integrated into degree program. International students can participate; work permit implications differ from PGWP — verify with the institution.
Admission competitiveness
Selectivity varies significantly by faculty and program. Vianorr does not publish institution-wide acceptance rates because no single verified figure reflects actual competitiveness for your specific program.
Officially authorised advisers
Advisers listed here hold documented authorisation from McMaster — a letter of appointment, signed agent agreement, or equivalent documentary evidence is on file with Vianorr. These are commissioned agents: the institution may pay them a commission when a student enrols through them.
Independent advisers familiar with this institution
These advisers are not authorised by McMaster and have no commission agreement with it. They have reported experience helping students apply to this institution. Their claim has not been independently verified by Vianorr beyond the adviser's own assertion.
Provider reports experience with this institution's admission process · Checked 2026-06
✓ Student-paid. No commissions from McMaster.
Notable alumni
- Bertrand Goldberg
- David Onley
Source and update history
| Data field | Source | Last reviewed |
|---|---|---|
| QS ranking | QS World University Rankings 2026 | 2026 |
| Tuition (international) | Institutional fee schedule 2024–25 | 2024-09 |
| Tuition (domestic) | Institutional fee schedule 2024–25 | 2024-09 |
| DLI status | IRCC DLI list | Not yet reviewed |
| PGWP eligibility | Not yet verified — see IRCC list | Not yet reviewed |
| Admission requirements (international) | Official institution admissions pages | Not yet reviewed |
| Institution adviser relationships | Provider-submitted documentation; institution-confirmed | Not yet reviewed |
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