Institution

McMaster University

Hamilton, Ontario · Canada · Public institution

Post-secondary institution designated by the Government of Canada.

International student tuition

2026–27 published tuition schedule, international level I, representative annual tuition: BA Social Sciences/Humanities CAD 45,158.40; BSc CAD 47,535.30; Commerce CAD 50,003.40; Engineering CAD 69,353.54.

Official source · Checked Oct 15, 2026

How to apply

Apply through OUAC and follow McMaster’s instructions for your educational background. Check whether the selected program requires a supplementary application.

Official source · Checked Oct 15, 2026

Application deadlines

Midwifery, 2027 entry: application deadline January 15, 2027; supporting documentation and Identity and Admissions Survey by February 1, 2027. Other programs have their own schedules.

Official source · Checked Oct 15, 2026

English language requirements

IELTS Academic: overall 6.5, with at least 6.0 in each component. Results must meet the published validity period.

Official source · Checked Oct 15, 2026

Undergraduate programs

Explore the official undergraduate program catalogue. Entry programs include:

Arts & Science
Automation Engineering Technology
Business
Computer Science
Engineering
Health Sciences
Humanities
Integrated Science
Kinesiology
Life Sciences
Mathematics & Statistics
Medical Radiation Sciences
Midwifery
Nursing
Social Sciences

Official source · Checked Oct 15, 2026

Main campus

Hamilton

Official source · Checked Oct 15, 2026

Provincial average tuition

Ontario · 2026/2027 · CAD

Canadian graduate: $10,048.00
Canadian undergraduate: $9,306.00
International graduate: $28,900.00
International undergraduate: $50,088.00

Annual provincial averages, not this institution’s tuition.

Statistics Canada · 37-10-0045-01 · Checked Oct 15, 2026

Campuses and programs

Province: Ontario
City: Hamilton
Campus: Downtown Centre, McMaster Innovation Park, Main Campus, McMaster Nursing at Mohawk (Collaborative)
Type: Public institution
Graduate programs: Yes
PGWP: Yes

Province: Ontario
City: Burlington
Campus: DeGroote School of Business
Type: Public institution
Graduate programs: Yes
PGWP: Yes

Province: Ontario
City: Kitchener
Campus: McMaster Nursing at Conestoga (Collaborative), Waterloo Regional Campus
Type: Public institution
Graduate programs: Yes
PGWP: Yes

Province: Ontario
City: St. Catharines
Campus: Niagara Regional Campus
Type: Public institution
Graduate programs: Yes
PGWP: Yes

Not all programs offered by a DLI are eligible for a PGWP. Make sure to check the details for a list of eligible programs offered by the DLI.

Sources and dates

DLI listImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship CanadaOpen official sourceUpdated Oct 5, 2026Checked Oct 15, 2026

Member universityUniversities CanadaMember listPublished Jun 27, 2024Updated Oct 15, 2025Checked Oct 15, 2026

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