Eligibility Requirements for Outgoing Exchange Students

Undergraduate

Selection is based on a number of factors including academic references, relevance of the exchange location to the academic program and an interview to determine personal suitability.

The basic requirements are as follows:

• Undergraduate students in an Honours or combined Honours program and graduate students of any discipline.
• Undergraduate students are expected to participate in an exchange program during their third year of a four-year program or their fourth year of a five-year program. (Students must return to McMaster University to complete their final year.)
• Students who have completed at least 60 units of work with a cumulative average of at least 7.0 at the end of level 2. Individual programs may have specific additional requirements.
• Part-time students at McMaster may participate; however, they must pursue studies during the exchange on a full-time basis.
• Students must have proficiency in the host country's language (where applicable).

MBA

Selection is based on a number of factors including academic references, relevance of the exchange location to the academic program and an interview to determine personal suitability.

The basic requirements are as follows:

• Graduate student of any discipline.
• Students who have completed Year 1 with a cumulative average of at least 5.5. Individual programs may have specific additional requirements.
• Be able to fit the courses and calendar dates into their academic programs, and into their co-op stream if applicable.
• Graduate students must consult their respective department and the School of Graduate Studies before submitting an application. Additional requirements for specific exchanges may apply.
• Students must have proficiency in the host country's language (where applicable).