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You want research university known for engineering and health sciences and life in Hamilton.
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McMaster vs Western
McMaster University and Western University are close in cost for Indian students. Here's how they compare on fees, living costs, programs and funding.
- McMaster: ₹78 lakh – ₹1 crore
- Western: ₹78 lakh – ₹1 crore
- McMaster cheaper by ≈ ₹0
- 4 shared programs
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McMaster or Western: which is better for Indian students?
McMaster costs less: about ₹78 lakh – ₹1 crore in total versus ₹78 lakh – ₹1 crore for Western — a difference of roughly ₹0. McMaster is known for research university known for engineering and health sciences; Western for Ivey Business School and engineering in London, Ontario. Both offer Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, so compare those program pages side by side.
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McMaster vs Western
- Total cost
- McMaster: ₹78 lakh – ₹1 crore · Western: ₹78 lakh – ₹1 crore
- Location
- McMaster: Hamilton, ON · Western: London, ON
- Type
- McMaster: Public · Western: Public
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McMaster vs Western: the numbers
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Choosing between them
Pick Western if…
You want Ivey Business School and engineering in London, Ontario and life in London, Ontario.
Cost
McMaster saves about ₹0 over the program on our figures.
Your program
Compare the Computer Science curricula, electives and outcomes.
Living costs
Living costs in each city
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McMaster, by about ₹0 in total on our figures (₹78 lakh – ₹1 crore vs ₹78 lakh – ₹1 crore).
Neither is better for everyone. McMaster is known for research university known for engineering and health sciences; Western for Ivey Business School and engineering in London, Ontario. Compare the specific program, location and cost.
Yes — lenders fund both. Most families borrow 70–90% of the total cost.
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- Computer Science at McMaster
- Computer Science at Western
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering at McMaster
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering at Western
- Mechanical Engineering at McMaster
- Mechanical Engineering at Western
- Business Analytics at McMaster
- Business Analytics at Western
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