McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario
McMaster University sits in Hamilton, Ontario. Ontario high school students apply by January 15, 2027, and Engineering I asks for a minimum 87% for consideration.
The short answer
- Ontario high school applicants apply through OUAC (the Ontario Universities' Application Centre) by January 15, 2027.
- Engineering I asks for a minimum 87% for consideration. Honours Health Sciences asks for a minimum 90%.
- McMaster guarantees residence to Ontario students entering directly from high school who meet the residence admission average. Current eight-month room fees run $6,550 to $13,990.
- Automatic entrance awards for September 2027 run from $500 to $3,000 by faculty. You do not need to apply for them.
- Engineering and iBioMed applicants starting Fall 2027 can pick a Discovery Track or rank up to two named tracks.
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- OUAC Group A deadline (Ontario high-school students)January 15, 2027
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Overview
Quick Facts
| Location | Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|
| School Type | Research-intensive / broad program university |
| Directory Size | Large university |
| Campus Setting | Regional university city with a defined campus community |
| Ranking Signal | #=173 globally (QS World 2026) |
| Program Strengths | Health Sciences, Engineering, Life Sciences, Business, Science |
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Ontario University Application Deadlines 2027
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OSAP 2026–2027 Application Guide
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Official Sources and Next Steps
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