Upload a scan of ALL official university transcripts completed to date to the application system. Remember to include a copy of the transcript key/legend or scale from the transcript.
Transcripts from institutions where you completed courses on Letter of Permission and/or as part of a Student Exchange Program must also be included.If your institution produces electronic transcripts that can be sent directly to other institutions select this option. The issuing institution must send the official transcript directly to Manuela Dozzi by email at dozzim@mcmaster.ca
If the official language of instruction at your institution is not English, please include both the original language document and a certified English translation.
DO NOT submit an unofficial transcript or a student record print unless the document shows your full name, student number, the university name and contains all courses completed (and in progress) with grades.
If you receive an offer of admission further instructions will be given on how to submit formal official transcripts.
This requirement must be met prior to an offer of admission. There will be no exceptions to the language requirement.
The most common evidence is a score on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
- TOEFL: minimum score is 92 (iBT-internet based), 237 (computer based) or 580 (paper based). The McMaster University TOEFL/TSE Institution Code is 0936 and the Department Code for Political Science is 89.

- IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score is 6.5, with at least 5.5 in each section.

NOTE: Foreign students wishing to enter Canada on a student visa should also contact the nearest Canadian Embassy or Consulate for visa information
PTE Academic: minimum score of 63