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McMaster University

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Overview

Established in 1887, the McMaster University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Hamilton (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Ontario. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities of Ontario, McMaster University (Mac) is a large-sized (¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational Canadian higher education institution. McMaster University (Mac) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 137-year-old Canadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Mac also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

McMaster University's Control Typepublic

Entity

McMaster University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

McMaster University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

McMaster University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Acronym Mac
Founded 1887
Motto All things cohere in Christ
Colours Maroon and gray
Mascot Mac the Marauder
Video Presentation

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University Location

Address 1280 Main Street West
Hamilton
L8S 4L8 Ontario
Canada
McMaster University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
McMaster University Phone Number +1 (905) 525 9140
McMaster University Fax Number +1 (905) 546 5212

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following McMaster University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify McMaster University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This McMaster University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at McMaster University.

McMaster University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students
12,500-14,999 US$
(11,390-13,670 Euro)
12,500-14,999 US$
(11,390-13,670 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

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McMaster University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


McMaster University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has McMaster University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

McMaster University's acceptance rate range is not reported.


McMaster University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

McMaster University has more than 5200 international students.

McMaster University's Admission Office Admission Office

1280 Main Street West
Hamilton L8S 4K1
(905) 525 4600


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

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McMaster University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

McMaster University has an enrollment range of 25,000-29,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


McMaster University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 900-999 academic employees (Faculty).


McMaster University's Control Type Control Type

McMaster University is a public higher education institution.


McMaster University's Entity Type Entity Type

McMaster University is a non-profit higher education institution.


McMaster University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


McMaster University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

McMaster University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

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McMaster University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


McMaster University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


McMaster University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported



University Services

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McMaster University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

McMaster University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported

McMaster University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


McMaster University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

McMaster University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


McMaster University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

McMaster University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities of Ontario


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ publishes the following list of the most important McMaster University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Universities Canada (UC)
  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
  • U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities (U15)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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McMaster University's Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

McMaster University's X (formerly Twitter) page

YouTube YouTube

McMaster University's YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

McMaster University's Instagram page

LinkedIn LinkedIn



TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

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