The Bachelor’s in Arts and Science at McMaster University is a 4 years long program for international students, taught in English.
📖Introduction
McMaster University is a public institution located in Hamilton, Ontario, founded in 1887. It has additional campuses in Burlington, Kitchener-Waterloo, Niagara, and downtown Hamilton. The university offers six main academic divisions including engineering, health sciences, humanities, science, social sciences, and the DeGroote School of Business. The university also has a unique arts and science program that offers an interdisciplinary undergraduate experience. McMaster has over 60 research centers and institutes, including a nuclear reactor used for research. One-fifth of Albert Einstein's brain is even stored in one of the university's labs for neuroscientific study.
Bachelor’s in Arts and Science at McMaster University
The Arts & Science Program stresses active, self-directed, and cooperative learning, with emphasis on social awareness and the development of a wide range of transferable skills. The Program is unique in offering an extensive integrated core curriculum, which bridges the divide between the arts and the sciences and also between academic study and social engagement. The majority of its graduates go on to graduate or professional schools in a wide variety of fields. Show less
Courses (Preview) Practices of Knowledge Writing Argumentation Inquiry Social and Political Thought Physics Applied Statistical Inference
🏫About McMaster University
McMaster University is a public research university located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1887, it has since grown to become one of Canada's top research-intensive universities. McMaster's main campus is situated in a suburban neighborhood of Hamilton, near the western edge of Lake Ontario and not far from the U.S. border. McMaster is known for its innovative teaching and research programs. The university has over 60 research centers and institutes, including the Centre for Health Economics and Policy Analysis, the McMaster eBusiness Research Centre, and the Canadian Centre for Electron Microscopy. McMaster is also home to a nuclear reactor, which is used for research purposes. With a diverse community of international students hailing from over 75 countries, McMaster is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment. The university's student housing options include themed living communities, such as an all-female community, a healthy active living community, and a global perspectives community.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
English fluency is required. You need to be either: - A native English speaker - Studied a degree in English before - Can demonstrate a high level of English - Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.
Minimum education level: High School.
You need to have above average grades for the program. C average or above 55%.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Official transcript
Personal statement
English certificate (You can take the English test online)
Guarantor letter
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.
