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McMaster University

Health sciences powerhouse near Toronto with pioneering problem-based learning

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QS Rank
1887
Founded
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Intl. students
~55%
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About McMaster University

McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario is internationally recognised for pioneering problem-based learning in medical education. Its DeGroote School of Business, Faculty of Engineering, and health science programmes are consistently ranked among Canada's best.

💰 Tuition Fees for International Students

Undergraduate
CAD 28,000–42,000/year
Postgraduate
CAD 10,000–26,000/year

Fees are indicative for international students. Verify current rates on the university's official website.

📋 Entry Requirements

IELTS6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)
PTE60 (no score below 54)
GPAHigh 80s% for health sciences; mid-80s for others

Popular Programmes

Bachelor of Health SciencesDoctor of Medicine (MD)BEng (Software)Master of Business AdministrationMaster of Engineering

🎓 Scholarships Available

  • McMaster University International Excellence Award (CAD 5,000)
  • Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
  • Ontario Graduate Scholarship

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is McMaster good for medicine?

McMaster is famous for pioneering problem-based learning in medical education and its MD programme is one of Canada's most selective. Its health sciences undergraduate programme (BHSc) is also extremely competitive and sends a high proportion of graduates to medical school.

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