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About McMaster

Founded in 1887, McMaster University is located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada at the western end of Lake Ontario. With a total student population of over 37,000, McMaster is a top 100 university dedicated to advancing human and societal health and well-being. In 2021 we placed first in graduate student research intensity and in the top 50 of the world’s most international universities. McMaster ranked 85th worldwide in the 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, and 33rd in the world in the THE’s University Impact Rankings 2023 based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Programs Offered:
  • Undergraduate, Graduate, MBA.
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Total student population: 37,000
Campus

Mailing Address:

Attn: Jenna Levi/Marisa Bachetti
Global Learning Coordinator
International and Exchange Student Experience Hub- Student Success Centre
MUSC B118

McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8S 4L8

Main Campus:

Undergraduate & Graduate Programs

McMaster University 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8S 4L8

Burlington Campus:

MBA & Executive Programs

Ron Joyce Centre 4350 South Service Road Burlington, Ontario, Canada L7L5R8

Important Dates:
Semester Dates (General)

Term 1: Early September to end of December (including exams)
Term 2: Early January to end of April (including exams)
Term 3: We do not offer exchanges in the summer term

Semester Dates (Detail)

Undergraduate: visit the website for the Office of the Registrar
Graduate: visit the School of Graduate Studies (sessional dates, top right of page)
MBA: visit the MBA program website

Exchange Welcome Day

Usually the day prior to classes, or if this is a holiday/weekend, the Friday of the previous week.

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