What are the application deadlines?

ACADEMIC TERM	APPLICATION DEADLINE
January	Visa – July 1 Domestic – October 1
May	Visa – December 1 Domestic - February 1
September	Visa - March 1 Domestic – June 1

 

What are the minimum admission requirements?
Master’s program:  A strong baccalaureate degree is required with at least a B+ (77%) standing (equivalent to McMaster GPA = 8.5) in engineering, mathematics or the physical sciences
Ph.D. program:  successful completion of a Master’s degree with at least a B+ (77%) average.

Where do I find the on-line graduate application?

http://graduate.mcmaster.ca/graduate-students/future-students/how-to-applyl

What are the required documents?

1. One official transcript of academic work completed to date, sent directly from the issuing institution. If the final transcript does not show that a completed degree has been conferred, an official copy of your diploma is also required. Please ensure that the transcript states final grade point average.  If it does not, please include an official letter from your university stating the final grade.
2. Two Confidential Reports done online within the application (see instructions below) from instructors most familiar with your academic work. Recommendations must be provided directly from the instructors.
3. If English is not your native language, an official copy of your TOEFL score, or other evidence of competency in English. A minimum TOEFL (iBT) score of 87 (550 on the paper-based TOEFL test or 213 on the computer-based TOEFL test) is needed for the Faculty of Engineering, and a minimum of 92 (580 or 237) for all other Faculties. Some departments may require higher scores.
4. Statement of interest in pursuing graduate studies.

In order to get your application moving you may submit your documents in the follwing manner:

1. Confidential Reports can only be emailed or mailed directly from the referee. Students cannot email confidential reports. Please see the information below on how to fill out the online Confidential Report.
2. You may submit a copy of your TOEFL or IELTS report. This can be mailed (or scanned and emailed) with your documents.
3. You may email your Statement of Interest.

NEW INFORMATION - CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS

Confidential Reports - How do I get my referee to fill out the online form?
Please read the following instructions with respect to the Confidential Report:

Two confidential letters of recommendation from instructors most familiar with your academic work.

Please note that McMaster University uses the Electronic Referencing System. By entering the email address of your referee through the online application, the system will automatically send an e-Reference request on your behalf.

If for some reason you are unable to use the Electronic Referencing System, you can download the Reference form from the SGS website - How to Apply (The link can be found under required documents)

Please have your referee submit the form and any other letters of reference in .pdf format to me directly at marceld@mcmaster.ca

 

Can I include the confidential reports with my documents?
This is no longer necessary as the referees will automatically email them directly to our department.

What is the TOEFL score requirement?
A minimum score of 87 (Internet-based), 213 (Computer-based), 550 (paper based) is required.

What is the IELTS Minimum score?
A minimum score of 6.5 is required for IELTS.

What is the university code and the department code?
The university code is 0936 and the department code is 69.

Is GRE required?
No, GRE is not required.

Will I receive financial support?
Departmental Scholarships (automatic once a student is accepted) are a minimum of $18,500 CDN.  All students are also offered a Teaching Assistantship valued at about $5,122 and a Graduate Scholarship of $1,750. Visa students are offered a tuition bursary of $5,000.  All of these amounts are per year. For information on graduate fees payable by the student please visit http://www.mcmaster.ca/graduate/fees.html.

Do I need to find a supervisor?
No, if your application is deemed admissible all Faculty members that are looking for a graduate student will review your application.

Where do I mail my required documents?
Danielle Marcellin
Materials Science and Engineering
McMaster University
1280 Main St. W., JHE 357
Hamilton, ON L8S 4L7
CANADA

EMAIL: matsci@mcmaster.ca