McMaster University, Ontario

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 website

Incoming Exchange Students | Student Success Centre | McMaster University

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

Additional Fees

Visa: 150 CAD (full year only)

Health Insurance: 500 CAD (full year)

Summary table

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 per semester
City type Large city (500k - 1m)
Campus Type(s) Urban
Where do exchange students normally live? Mixture of university halls of residence and 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

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