A Brief Introduction
A public University located in Hamilton, the University resulted from an outgrowth of educational initiatives undertaken by this Baptists in the 1830s. It was finally founded in 1881 as Toront Baptist College.
It has consistently ranked as the 4th best in Canada and the 92nd in the World by Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
Campus
The campus is located in the Golden Horseshoe along the western Ontario Lake. The main campus is bordered by Cootes Paradise in the north and to the south by Main Street West. The northern boundaries are popular destinations for walkers. The main campus is 152.4 hectares, and the University owns and manages 62 buildings.
Schools
- Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine
- School of Nursing
- School of Rehabilitation Science
Student Facilities
The McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC) contains a
cafe, study space, common areas and a number of administrative departments.
The MUSC contains offices of various student organisations
and campus services such as Campus Health Care and dentist.
It has over 20 dining outlets throughout the campus,
including a number of vegetarian establishments.
Accommodation
Currently McMaster has twelve smoke-free student residences:
- Bates,
- Brandon,
- Edwards,
- Hedden,
- Les
Prince,
- Mary E. Keyes,
- Matthews,
- McKay,
- Moulton,
- Wallingford,
- Whidden,
and
- Woodstock
Hall
Finances
Living Costs: The following is an estimate (in Canadian
dollars - CAD) of your possible living expenses in Canada:
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Particulars
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Fall (4 months)
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Fall & Winter (8 months)
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Accommodation
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$ 2,347.50– $ 4,150.00
(on campus)
$1,400 – $ 2,400
(off campus – 4 month lease)
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$ 4,695– $ 7,700
(on campus)
$2800 – $ 4,800
(off campus – 8 month lease)
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Food
*Meal plans are compulsory for on-campus students
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$1,470– $ 1,845
(on campus)
$1,200 – $ 1,500
(off campus)
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$2,940– $ 3,690
(on campus)
$ 2,400 – $ 3,000
(off campus)
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Public Transport (HSR)
(Hamilton Street Railway)
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$0 - HSR is free for fully registered students
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$0 - HSR is free for fully registered students
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Books
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$ 600
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$1,200
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University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP)
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$ 228
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$ 456
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Personal Expenses
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$ 1,000
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$ 2,000
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Scholarships
The University not only offers scholarships on the basis of
GPA scores, but also offers specific scholarships awarded to students on the
basis of religion , nationality special needs or financial crisis.
- Alcan Fellowship
- Alvin Irwin Ogilvie Graduate Scholarship
- Betty Horricks Research Endowment Fund
- Buchanan's Bounty Trust Book Prize
- Buddha Dharma Kyokai Scholarship Fund
- C.D. Howe Economic Policy
- CN Rehab Science
- Dr. Colin Webber Graduate Scholarship
- Dr. Sri Gopal Mohanty Graduate Scholarship in
Statistics and many other scholarships.
Notable Alumni
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Martin Short
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Comedian, Television producer, Film Producer
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John Sessions
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Comedian, Screenwriter, Actor
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Roberta Bondar
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Neurologist, Educator, Astronaut
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Eugene Levy
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Television director, Songwriter, Comedian
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Steve Mann
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Mann Professor, Scientist, Electrical engineer
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Location
1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
Academic Inquiries: Office of the Registrar Phone:
905-525-9140
