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McMaster University (YA), Canada
Website
https://studentsuccess.mcmaster.ca/international-students/incoming-exchange-students/
City Information
Hamilton is a port city in the Canadian province of Ontario. Named after George Hamilton, a merchant and politician who purchased the land from the Neutral and Mississauga nations, it became the centre of a densely populated region at the west end of Lake Ontario known as the Golden Horseshoe, with an economy led by the steel and heavy manufacturing industries. Hamilton is home to the Royal Botanical Gardens, the Bruce Trail, and the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, and is known as the waterfall capital of the world, with over 100 waterfalls within the city limits.
University Information
Founded in Toronto, but now located in nearby Hamilton, McMaster University is consistently ranked as one of the best universities in Canada, and placed 80th in the world in the 2022 Times Higher Education rankings. A member of Canada’s prestigious U15, representing the 15 most research-intensive Canadian universities, McMaster has a student population of around 31,000.
Additional Information
Please note, we have taken the estimated cost of living below from the partners website as a guide but it is important to do your own research too. You will also need to consider other potential additional costs such as VISAs, flights and health insurance too. You can find out more about what additional costs you should consider via our funding page, here.
Summary Table
| Competitiveness | New partner |
|---|---|
| Minimum Academic Average needed for Year Abroad | 60% |
| Number of places open for semester abroad | N/A |
| Number of places open for year abroad | 5 |
| Number of places open for summer abroad | N/A |
| Semester Abroad only: Do UK Students Need a Visa? | Yes |
|
Total estimated cost per semester in local currency (check xe.com for current exchange rates) |
8,500 CAD |
| City type | Large city (500k – 1m) |
| Campus Type(s) | Urban |
| Where do exchange students normally live? | Mixture of university halls of residence & private off-campus accommodation |
| Are exchange students guaranteed a place in University halls of residence? | No |
| Which UoL semester would a student normally spend at this partner? | Full academic year |
| Term Dates |
Semester 1: September to December Semester 2: January to May |
Check www.xe.com for current exchange rates.