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McMaster University

Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaReviewed 22 October 2026

McMaster's undergraduate Computer Science programme combines programming, software design, systems and computing theory.

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McMaster's undergraduate Computer Science programme combines programming, software design, systems and computing theory. It is offered through the Faculty of Engineering, with a separate Computer Science admission route and optional co-op. Applicants should follow the Computer Science requirements rather than use the new engineering-track rules as a substitute.

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  1. Computer Science I leading to BASc Honours Computer Science
  2. Computer Science I (Co-op)
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Academic eligibility

  • Computer Science requires a supplementary application as well as academic prerequisites, including English and calculus equivalents.
  • For CISCE applicants, McMaster specifies the Indian School Certificate and five Class XII subjects including prerequisites, assessed initially using predicted grades.
  • Class X results and the Class XI transcript are also requested.
  • Excellent state-board results may be considered individually.
  • Class XII Mathematics satisfies calculus equivalence; Applied Mathematics does not.

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Language requirements

  • The undergraduate IELTS Academic minimum is 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in every component.
  • English-test exemptions are at McMaster's discretion and are not automatic, including for applicants educated at an English-medium school.

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  • Computer Science I and Computer Science I (Co-op) offer Fall 2027 first-year entry and share the published application timetable.

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Application deadlines

  • The official OUAC McMaster guide lists 15 January 2027 for Computer Science I applications and 28 January 2027 at 11:59pm Eastern Time for the mandatory Faculty of Engineering supplementary application.
  • Above-Level-I and second-degree applicants have different dates.

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International tuition

  • McMaster's 2026–27 undergraduate policy charges tuition per unit at a faculty-specific approved rate.
  • A typical load is 30 units across fall and winter, but course weights and programme loads vary.
  • International/visa classification and supplementary fees also affect the total.
  • Request the 2027–28 Computer Science unit rates, required study load and compulsory fees to prepare a full budget.

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Scholarships & funding

  • The Faculty of Engineering lists a CAD 10,000 one-time automatic Computer Science International Scholars Award for incoming international students entering Level I full-time in the fall and paying international tuition.
  • Confirm the entry cohort and the award terms in the offer; this is not a recurring annual discount.

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What can international students study at McMaster University?

Selected programme options include Computer Science I leading to BASc Honours Computer Science, Computer Science I (Co-op). These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for McMaster University?

Computer Science requires a supplementary application as well as academic prerequisites, including English and calculus equivalents. For CISCE applicants, McMaster specifies the Indian School Certificate and five Class XII subjects including prerequisites, assessed initially using predicted grades. Class X results and the Class XI transcript are also requested. Excellent state-board results may be considered individually. Class XII Mathematics satisfies calculus equivalence; Applied Mathematics does not. The undergraduate IELTS Academic minimum is 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in every component. English-test exemptions are at McMaster's discretion and are not automatic, including for applicants educated at an English-medium school.

How much are international tuition fees at McMaster University?

McMaster's 2026–27 undergraduate policy charges tuition per unit at a faculty-specific approved rate. A typical load is 30 units across fall and winter, but course weights and programme loads vary. International/visa classification and supplementary fees also affect the total. Request the 2027–28 Computer Science unit rates, required study load and compulsory fees to prepare a full budget. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for McMaster University?

The official OUAC McMaster guide lists 15 January 2027 for Computer Science I applications and 28 January 2027 at 11:59pm Eastern Time for the mandatory Faculty of Engineering supplementary application. Above-Level-I and second-degree applicants have different dates. Computer Science I and Computer Science I (Co-op) offer Fall 2027 first-year entry and share the published application timetable. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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