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.
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
M.Eng in Systems & Technology (M.Eng S&T) Fall 2024 Application Deadline:
- Domestic applicants- June 30, 2025
- International applicants – March 14, 2025
M.Eng Design Fall 2024 Application Deadline:
- Domestic applicants- June 30, 2025
- International applicants – March 14, 2025
Master of Engineering in Manufacturing Engineering (M.E.M.E.) Fall 2024 Application Deadline:
- Domestic applicants- June 30, 2025
- International applicants – March 14, 2025
Master of Engineering in Public Policy (M.E.P.P.) Fall 2024 Application Deadline:
- Domestic applicants- June 30, 2025
- International applicants – March 14, 2025
| Fall 2025 Domestic Deadline | July 31st, 2025 |
| Fall 2025 International Deadline | May 31st, 2025 |
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, 2024
| Winter 2025 International Deadline | July 31, 2024 |
| Fall 2025 Domestic Deadline | May 31, 2025 |
| Fall 2025 International Deadline | February 28, 2025 |
| May 2025 Domestic Deadline | February 28, 2025 |
| May 2025 International Deadline | October 31, 2024 |
* MASc & PhD in Chemical Engineering
Admission Requirements: SOI, 2 academic references, transcripts, IELTS/TOEFL if international
Fall Application Opening Date: October 1, 2024
| Winter 2025 International | July 1, 2024 |
| Fall 2025 Domestic Deadline | June 14, 2025 |
| Fall 2025 International Deadline | March 14, 2025 |
Fall 2024 Application Opening Date: November 1, 2023
| Fall 2024 Domestic Masters Deadline | July 31, 2024 |
| Fall 2024 Domestic Ph.D. Deadline | August 20, 2024 |
| Fall 2024 International Masters & Ph.D. Deadline | March 30, 2024 |
Fall 2025 Application Opening Date: October 1, 2024
| Fall 2025 Domestic Deadline | June 30, 2025 |
| Fall 2025 International Deadline | February 28, 2025 |
Fall 2025 Application Opening Date: September 1, 2025
| Fall 2025 Domestic Deadline | July 31, 2024 |
| Fall 2025 International Deadline | May 31, 2024 |
| May 2025 Domestic Deadline | March 31, 2025 |
| May 2025 International Deadline | February 28, 2025 |
Fall 2025 Application Opening Date: October 1, 2024
| Fall 2025 Domestic Deadline Status notifications for International students will be given on or before April 1, 2025. Please do not contact the department for status requests. | May 31, 2025 |
| Fall 2025 International Deadline Status notifications for International students will be given on or before April 1, 2025. Please do not contact the department for status requests. | March 14, 2025 |
| May 2025 Domestic Deadline Status notifications for International students will be given on or before December 1, 2025. Please do not contact the department for status requests. | January 31, 2025 |
Fall 2025 Application Opening Date: November 1st, 2024
| Fall 2025 Domestic Deadline | May 31, 2025 |
| Fall 2025 International Deadline | April 14, 2025 |