Future International Undergraduate Students
McMaster University's Faculty of Engineering is the ideal destination for international students from around the globe looking to pursue an innovative undergraduate degree in engineering and technology.
Students from more than 60 countries choose McMaster Engineering. Find out why.
Meet Sana (India/UAE)
“A lot of my relatives and family friends went to McMaster, so it was a recommended choice, especially Engineering. Canada connected with me because most of the companies here have a good work-life balance. It was a crucial reason that made me realize that this is somewhere I could build my career and future.”
Meet Shaun (Malaysia)
“I chose McMaster University because there’s a lot of nature, a lot of clubs and societies, and most importantly, there’s support. I chose Canada because of its reputation and openness worldwide. It reminds me of home in the sense that it’s open and friendlier than most countries."
Meet Fabiola (Mexico)
"Even though I’m an international student, I feel like everyone around me is the same in a welcoming and nonjudgmental way. Everyone comes from different places and embraces that... My friends here feel like family."
Meet Kareem (Egypt/Saudi Arabia)
“My favourite thing about McMaster is definitely the community. I feel part of it and that everyone around me is there for me. I can go up to someone random, ask for help and they wouldn’t reject me, or would lead me to someone who could help. Being part of this community is amazing.”
Meet Sa'ida (Jordan)
“Canada is a very welcoming and inclusive place, and at McMaster, the Faculty of Engineering is especially diverse. The students are helpful. There’s a real sense of community. Hamilton is now home for me.”
Meet Haoran (China)
“What we learn in the classroom is theoretical. Professors teach, but we need to design and use what we learn and apply them to real-life cases. These teams help process the concepts you learn in lecture to real robots and designs.”
First year and beyond
May 6, 2019
Join the club: How McMaster's clubs and teams help international students feel more at home
With more than 300 clubs and teams at McMaster University, there's something for everyone. Here's how some of McMaster Engineering's international students felt more at home as a result of them.
April 4, 2019
Journey to Mac Eng: How four first-year students conquered their beginnings at McMaster Engineering
Last year, 15 per cent of approximately 4,800 undergraduate students in the Faculty of Engineering were international, coming from nearly 60 countries.
AT A GLANCE: Quick facts and stats that you need to know about McMaster Engineering.
113 countries are represented by international students at McMaster.
International students make up 10.4% of the undergraduate population.
94% of graduates from McMaster find employment within 2 years of graduating.
The Faculty of Engineering ranks #1 as the most diverse faculty at McMaster.
HOW WE RANK: Top 100 university globally, top 10 engineering school in Canada.
April 3, 2019
McMaster places second in world for global impact
McMaster University has placed second in the world in a new international ranking that recognizes the impact universities are making in their own countries and on a global scale.
July 30, 2018
McMaster Engineering disciplines ranked among the world’s best
ShanghaiRanking, a top higher education ranking, rated 16 McMaster Engineering academic disciplines among the best in the world.
October 25, 2018 / Source: McMaster Brighter World
McMaster maintains status as Canada’s most research-intensive university
For the second consecutive year, McMaster has been named Canada’s most research-intensive university in the annual ranking of the country’s Top 50 Research Universities. McMaster researchers brought in $379.9 million in total sponsored research income – up more than $25 million from last year.
September 27, 2018 / Source: Brighter World
McMaster ranked among the world’s top 100 universities
McMaster has again been ranked among the world’s top 100 universities.
July 20, 2018 / Source: McMaster Daily News
McMaster wins Global Teaching Excellence Award
McMaster has won the prestigious Global Teaching Excellence Award based on the strength of its experiential learning opportunities, a commitment to global engagement and the work of the Paul R. MacPherson Institute for Leadership, Innovation and Excellence in Teaching.
October 11, 2018 / Source: McMaster Daily News
Student satisfaction helps drive McMaster higher in Maclean’s rankings
McMaster University has jumped two places to No. 4 on the Maclean’s annual rankings of Canadian universities, in the category for universities with a broad range of research and PhD programs, including medical schools.
STUDY HERE, WORK ANYWHERE: Our students and alumni find employment across the world.
MacEng Meets Silicon Valley
Welcome to Hamilton! This "City of Waterfalls" (more than 120 of them!) is the 9th largest metropolis in Canada. Located 45 minutes south of Toronto and 45 minutes northwest of Niagara Falls, Hamilton is close to many attractions.
McMaster University is the perfect mix of city and nature! Located 10 minutes west of downtown Hamilton (next to Westdale Village, a popular off-campus student community) campus is also situated on 300 acres of natural protected land that includes the Royal Botanical Gardens!
WALK THE CAMPUS: Check us out on Google Maps.
GETTING AROUND: Bikes, planes, trains, & more.
BIKE THE CAMPUS: Locations within 30 min of campus.
EXPLORE THE CAMPUS: A bird's eye view.
Worried about moving to a new country?
In global rankings, Canada is consistently ranked as a top country to live in for quality of life. Canada is a multicultural mosaic, with people that embrace diversity, are notoriously friendly, and are considered top talent for major international corporations.
At McMaster, we have a variety of on and off campus supports and services available to help you adjust and thrive in Canada and at McMaster University.
Use this list of resources to help you get started. If you can't find what you are looking for, email us at thinkeng@mcmaster.ca
Advice from current international students
The 7 best things to do in Hamilton
We asked some of our international students what they love doing off-campus.
The 6 items every international student should pack when coming to McMaster
We asked first-year international students what they're glad they brought to Canada.
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MacEng students compete on a global stage
November 5, 2018
International student team wins prestigious automotive engineering design award
A collaborative team that includes students from McMaster’s Automotive Engineering Technology program won a first place award at the prestigious Partners for the Advancement of Collaborative Engineering Education (PACE) Annual Global Forum.
September 7, 2018
Student team prepares for International Space Station Launch with flight program
The McMaster Interdisciplinary Satellite Team (MIST) launched components of their satellite system approximately 100,000 ft. in the air aboard a high altitude balloon this past Tuesday.
November 9, 2017
Searching for a silent threat: McMaster Engineering grads receive James Dyson Award for cancer detection device
What started as a final year engineering class project at McMaster University is now an internationally recognized improved solution for the early detection of melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer.
Faculty from around the world come to teach at this prestigious institution.
July 18, 2018
Fresh Faces: Seshasai Srinivasan
Seshasai Srinivasan is an assistant professor and the program chair of the Software Engineering Technology program in the W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology. He joined McMaster in 2013. Here, he shares his thoughts on walking, teaching and Leonardo Da Vinci.
February 11, 2019
Fresh Faces: Neslihan Dogan
Neslihan Dogan is an assistant professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. In her Fresh Faces spotlight, Neslihan talks about her Turkish roots, passions outside of McMaster, pursuing metallurgy and the hidden talents of dessert chefs.
November 26, 2018
Fresh Faces: Li Xi
In 2013, Li Xi landed his dream job as Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at McMaster. In his Fresh Faces spotlight he discusses his upbringing in Suzhou, China, the rewards of connecting with students and decoding experiments on polymer materials.
Our research is far-reaching and partnerships are global.
October 2, 2018
McMaster Engineering alumna wins Nobel Prize in Physics
Donna Strickland, a McMaster alumna who received her Bachelor of Engineering degree (B. Eng) in engineering physics in 1981, has won the Nobel Prize in Physics, the first woman to do so in 55 years and one of only three in the history of the award.
August 16, 2017
McMaster engineer works with NASA to develop medical emergency simulator
Doyle is among a team of experts from Harvard and the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, who worked with NASA to build an immersive simulator to run medical emergencies that could happen in deep space.
October 19, 2017
Exploring the future of urban life: McMaster faculties partner with Stanford on Digital Cities Program
The DeGroote School of Business and McMaster’s Faculty of Engineering have joined forces with Stanford University, becoming the only other academic partners to enter Stanford’s Digital Cities Program.
June 8, 2018
Using the power of big data to improve maternal health in Africa
Tom Wanyama has lots of ideas about how to improve maternal and infant health in his native Uganda.
March 16, 2018
Materials experts gather to combat climate change
Scientists, academics and experts from around the world gathered in Hamilton on March 15-16 to discuss how advances in clean energy materials can combat climate change.
December 1, 2017
McMaster develops better way of testing batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles
A research project between McMaster University and academic and industry partners in Canada and China has resulted in new technology in the testing of battery cells and electric motors.