How to apply

Application requirements and deadlines vary between programs. Applicants should apply only after consulting with program of interest. Applicants must complete their submissions by the deadline in order to be considered for the term for which they would like to be enroll ed.

Before applying, please refer to the required credentials for your program of interest to ensure your eligibility.

Gather required documents such as official transcripts, academic references, language proficiency examination scores, statement of interest and any additional documents. Please review the program website for details.

Apply to a graduate program through our online application portal.

Create an applicant profile and complete forms that request personal and contact information, previous education information, test and language scores, research information, additional documents and references. This guide will take you through the online application process.

Login to the online application portal to check your application status online at any time. The admissions timeline varies for each program. Please contact your graduate school for any questions or concerns.

Received an offer of admission? Congratulations! We hope you will join us.

Respond to your offer through the online application portal. Navigate to the School of Graduate Studies to learn more about how to enrol.

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Language requirements

If your previous studies were completed in English, you can be exempt from taking a language proficiency test.

Applicants are required to submit evidence of their proficiency in the English language as part of their application. The most common evidence is a score on one of the following exams:

• TOEFL: Faculty of Engineering a minimum score of 88 (internet-based) or 230 on the (computer-based) or 570 (paper-based)
• IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.5, with at least 5.5 in each section
• CAEL: minimum overall score of 70, with at least 60 per band
• MELAB: minimum score of 85
• PTE Academic: minimum score of 63; for the Faculty of Engineering a minimum score of 70
• York University course: YUELI Level 6 with a minimum final grade of B
• University of Toronto course: Academic Level 60 with a minimum final grade of B

If you are unsure whether you meet the requirements to be exempted from the language proficiency tests, please reach out to enggrad@mcmaster.ca

Application deadlines

M.Eng in Systems & Technology (M.Eng S&T) Fall 2024 Application Deadline:

• Domestic applicants- June 30, 2024
• International applicants – March 1, 2024

M.Eng Design Fall 2024 Application Deadline:

• Domestic applicants- June 30, 2024
• International applicants – March 1, 2024

Master of Engineering in Manufacturing Engineering (M.E.M.E.) Fall 2024 Application Deadline:

• Domestic applicants- June 30, 2024
• International applicants – March 1, 2024

Master of Engineering in Public Policy (M.E.P.P.) Fall 2024 Application Deadline:

• Domestic applicants- June 30, 2024
• International applicants – March 1, 2024

Admission Requirements: MASc – SOI, 2 academic refs, transcripts, TOEFL/IELTS if international. PhD- SOI, 2 academic refs, transcripts, CV, TOEFL/IELTS if international

Fall 2024 Application Opening Date: November 1, 2023

* MASc & PhD in Chemical Engineering

Admission Requirements: SOI, 2 academic references, transcripts, IELTS/TOEFL if international

Fall Application Opening Date: October 1, 2023

Fall 2024 Application Opening Date: November 1, 2023

Fall 2024 Application Opening Date: November 30, 2023

Fall 2024 Application Opening Date: September 1, 2023

Fall 2024 Application Opening Date: October 1, 2023

Fall 2024 Application Opening Date: November 1st, 2024