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    Engineering Design

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    Hamilton, CAMEngIn-person16 months
    CA$50,730.90
    Tuition
    over 16mo
    30
    Credits
    CA$150.00
    App fee

    Engineering Design at McMaster University is a 30-credit, 16-month, in-person MEng program based in Hamilton, CA. Tuition is CA$50,731.

    About the program

    Project-based program that develops design thinking skills for creating solutions considering users, customers, economies, and ecosystems. Covers engineering design, product design, design thinking, and human-centred design.

    Focus: coursework
    Times Higher Ed Engineering 2026: 176-200 | Maclean's Engineering 2024: 6th in Canada

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    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Minimum TOEFL score is 88 (internet-based); Faculty of Engineering minimum score of 88 (internet-based, iBT or iBT Home Edition); minimum of 20 per band.
    IELTS
    required
    Min Minimum IELTS score 6.5 overall (minimum requirement 5.5 in reading and writing and 6 in listening and speaking); IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.5, with at least 5.5 in each section.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    3 years (Canada PGWP)

    CA$15,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Engineering Design at McMaster University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Engineering Design at McMaster University is CA$50,731 across 30 required credits.
    Is Engineering Design at McMaster University online or in-person?
    Engineering Design at McMaster University is offered in-person.
    How long does Engineering Design at McMaster University take to complete?
    Engineering Design at McMaster University is structured around 16 months and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Engineering Design at McMaster University?
    Per the program's published guidance: B- (7.0/12) average in the final year
    What work-permit options follow Engineering Design at McMaster University?
    Post-completion work rights for Engineering Design at McMaster University: 3 years (Canada PGWP)