McMaster University for Ghanaian Students
Entry Requirements by Level
Academic Requirements
Direct entry available. Health Sciences is McMaster's flagship programme and extremely competitive (admission average 95%+). Engineering and Science also highly regarded.
English Language
IELTS: 6.5+ overall, 6+ per component. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: CA$33,000–CA$50,000. Application deadline: January 15 (OUAC deadline).
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3/4. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
English Language
IELTS: 6.5+ overall, 6+ per component. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: CA$10,000–CA$28,000. Application deadline: November–February for September entry. Decision time: 8–14 weeks.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3.5/4. Master's degree required (or Bachelor's with First Class Honours for some programmes). Fully funded positions available.
Specific Requirements
Research proposal required. Identify and contact a potential supervisor before applying. References from two academic supervisors.
Deadline
December–January
Documents Required
Available Scholarships
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
by Government of Canada · Phd
Learn more →Ghana Scholarships Secretariat Award
by Ghana Government (Scholarships Secretariat) · Masters, Phd
Learn more →DeGroote International Scholars Award
by McMaster University (DeGroote School of Business) · Undergraduate
Learn more →Engineering International Entrance Award
by McMaster University · Undergraduate
Learn more →Frequently Asked Questions
Does McMaster accept WASSCE for admission?
Yes — WASSCE is directly accepted. You need at least 6 credits including English and Maths. Health Sciences requires extremely high grades (A1 in science subjects).
What is McMaster known for?
McMaster is renowned for Health Sciences (one of Canada's top medical schools), Engineering, and Business. Its problem-based learning (PBL) approach in Medicine is influential worldwide. Located in Hamilton, Ontario — very close to Toronto.
Tips for Applying to McMaster
McMaster is a top-5 Canadian university with particular strength in Health Sciences, Engineering, and Business. It pioneered problem-based learning in medical education. No foundation year — WASSCE directly accepted. Hamilton is more affordable than Toronto while still being 45 minutes from the city. Strong co-op and internship programmes.
Official source: McMaster University ↗Plan Your Canada Student Visa
Check visa requirements, documents and costs for Ghanaian passport holders applying to Canada.
Cost of Living in Hamilton
Hamilton is significantly cheaper than Toronto.