McMaster welcomes applications from international students. See the admission requirements for applicants from selected countries below or visit the Office of International Affairs page. Applicants should contact the Admissions Office for information on how to obtain an application form.

Applicants must arrange for official matriculation certificates to be sent well in advance of the session to which they are applying. The equivalent of first-class standing may be required for some limited enrolment programmes. Clear notarized photocopies of certificates in a language other than English should be accompanied by notarized English translations. Clear photocopies of English language certificates must be notarized.

You are considered for admission on an individual basis. You are strongly advised not to come to the University until you have been informed of your acceptance.

For admission requirements specific to the country applied from, please see the Registrar's International Admissions page.