MacEng Applicant to Student Guide

INTERESTED IN MCMASTER ENGINEERING?

Interested in our programs and don't know where to get started? Whether you're learning about us for the first time, or you have already applied and need more information, check out these resources!

*This information is dedicated to students interested in a McMaster Engineering undergraduate program including BTech, CompSci, Eng 1, and iBioMed.

Engineering I

Starting with a common first year, students develop an understanding of all the engineering disciplines and gain a solid foundation in math and science. After first year, students select from one of the 10 disciplines offered by the Faculty as well as the option of adding two options to your degree - Management or Society. 

 Learn more about Engineering I here!

Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences

With a strong focus on entrepreneurship and learning to solve real-world problems, the iBioMed program will give students a strong foundation in both engineering and health sciences. Students will have a common first year before choosing to specialize in either health sciences or engineering in their upper years.

Learn more about iBioMed here!

Computer Science

Honours Computer Science is a direct-entry four-year program where students learn programming, software design, systems and theoretical foundations. Beginning with five practice and experience courses right in first year, the emphasis is on lab-based exploration and discovery, including expanded coverage of practical topics such as profiling and tuning, and foundational topics such as operating systems and compilers.

Learn more about Computer Science here!

Bachelor of Technology

The BTech program positions you to be at the forefront of change in engineering industries. With a unique blend of theory and practice, students spend more than 750 hours in lab settings applying engineering principles to develop innovative technical solutions. Earn a BTech Degree from McMaster University, as well as an Advanced Technology Diploma and Business Management Certificate from Mohawk College. 

Learn more about BTech here!

44,000 student applications were submitted on our co-op job portal in 2018/2019

Top 85 for Employability Rankings (QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022)

98% of our employers would hire a McMaster Engineering co-op student again

Life at MacEng

Our students are the sum of all their MacEng experiences, both inside and outside the classrooms. Discover how you can define your own experience here and how we will help you to get there with our Degree + Experience promise.

What is Degree+Experience?

Supporting our Students

Our #FireballFamily is a supportive community where students build each other up in a spirit of collaboration, not competition. With various support programs led by students and or staff, we're here to help you through your academic journey.

MacEng Student Support

YOU'VE DONE YOUR RESEARCH...NOW IT'S TIME TO APPLY!

Now that you’ve done some research on McMaster’s engineering programs, you’re ready to apply! This section of the guide will take you through the admission requirements of our programs, the steps necessary to apply on OUAC, the process of the supplementary application, how to apply to our scholarships, and where you can chat with our students.

*This information is dedicated to students applying to a McMaster Engineering undergraduate program including BTech, CompSci, Eng 1, and iBioMed.

*After the OUAC deadline, you will be invited to join a MacEng Applicant Discord server to connect with our ambassador team to support you with your decisions. If you do not received the invitation link to your email, please email us!

Check the admission requirements and deadlines based on your current student status and curriculum here.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Are you a student from outside of Canada? Review the curriculum and English proficiency requirements here.

INTERNATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Are you interested in transferring from college or another university program to McMaster?

CONTACT US

OUAC Codes

ME - Engineering I
MEC - Engineering I (Co-op)
MEH - Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences I 
MEI - Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences I (Co-op)
MC - Computer Science I
MCC - Computer Science I (Co-op)
MAT - Automotive & Vehicle Engineering Technology I Co-op
MTT - Biotechnology I Co-op
MPT - Automation Engineering Technology I Co-op

Additional codes for MELD and transfer applicants on OUAC

Which OUAC code do I choose!?

When you apply to McMaster’s Engineering I, Computer Science, or iBioMed undergraduate programs, you will need to specify between co-op or no co-op!

There are no penalties for choosing one or the other when you apply. By choosing the co-op option, you will be automatically enrolled in the co-op stream when you are a student. If you change your mind after applying, don’t worry, you can opt-in or opt-out of the co-op program once you are a student.

BTech students are automatically enrolled in the co-op program as it is a mandatory part of their academic requirements!

ABOUT MACENG CO-OP

Scholarships by Application

There are over $1,000,000 in scholarships and research awards available! 

All Faculty of Engineering students are encouraged to apply to the wide range of scholarships that McMaster Engineering offers. Only ONE application is required to be considered for all eligible Faculty of Engineering entrance scholarships. 

For Fall 2022 admissions, the scholarship application deadline is Friday, February 18th @12PM ET.

ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Automatic Entrance Awards

Automatic entrance awards are received by students who obtain a certain admission average and do not require an application. 

For Fall 2022 admissions, students who achieve a 95%+ admissions average are eligible to receive $3000 for their entrance award. 

Your automatic entrance scholarship offer is conditional, pending receipt of your final grades from OUAC.

AUTOMATIC ENTRANCE AWARD

Read All About It!

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Meet three of McMaster Engineering’s equity, diversity and inclusion scholarship winners

Read about Ashleigh's experiences as a Scholarship Winner

WHEN WILL I GET AN OFFER?

The timeline of offers for McMaster’s engineering programs can happen between mid-March and beginning of May for Eng1, CompSci and BTech. iBioMed offers will be sent out beginning of May.

WHAT ARE CONDITIONAL OFFERS?

Conditional offers are offers of admission sent to you that have a specific condition you must meet for the offer of admission to still hold. The criteria of these conditions will be outlined in the conditional offer applicants receive.

WHEN DO I HAVE TO ACCEPT MY OFFER?

McMaster Faculty of Engineering offers must be accepted on OUAC by June 1st.

RESIDENCE APPLICATIONS & OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING

You may wish to start thinking about your living situation for your time at McMaster.

You could live on campus in one of McMaster’s many residences. Check out the Living Learning Communities (LLCs) that we offer, inlcuding the one dedicated to engineering students called "Innovation & Society". 

You could also choose to live off campus near McMaster. Take a look at how we offer support for finding suitable homes and housemates.

WELCOME TO THE FIREBALL FAMILY!!

You've accepted an offer to McMaster (YAY!) so there's some things to prepare for your time at McMaster this upcoming Fall! Follow the links to various resources that will outline important steps you need to take in confirming your enrollment, managing finances, remembering specific deadlines, important contacts, and how to prepare during the summer months! 

*This information is dedicated to students that have accepted an offer to a McMaster Engineering undergraduate program including BTech, CompSci, Eng 1, and iBioMed.

Setting Up Your Account

Your Mosaic account will be used to access your student center, timetable, tuition information, etc. 

Additional information for the incoming class can be found here. 

Account Set-up

Enrolling in Courses

The first part of your McMaster journey is enrolling (also known as registering) in your classes. You'll be randomly assigned an enrolment appointment in June, which will be the specific date & time when you can enroll in classes. Your appointment time will be found on the Enrolment Dates panel in McMaster's Mosaic Student Center.

How to Enrol & Terminology

Faculty of Engineering Enrolment Info

Tuition & Fees

Typically there are two times per year that you will need to pay tuition and fees, September and January. You can track how much you owe in your student account, which is available in your McMaster's Mosaic Student Center under "Finances". 

McMaster's Fees & How to Pay Them

There are a variety of different programs offered by federal/provincial/state governments and McMaster to help financially.

Learn about Aid & Awards