Who can I contact regarding tuition and other fees?
Please direct questions about tuition and other fees to McMaster University at wwbsec@mcmaster.ca; or to the WWB Directors listed below.
When are students expected to begin the programme?
Students are expected to enter the WWB program in their first year of graduate studies for a Masters degree and their first or second year for a Ph.D. degree. In exceptional circumstances, students may be admitted other than in their first (or second for a Ph.D.) year of enrollment in a parent program at McMaster.
How are applications evaluated?
Only complete application files can be considered. Be sure to use your McMaster ID and McMaster email.
A cohort composed of graduate students drawn from all faculties of McMaster University will be sought, in keeping with the complexity of water issues, and in alignment with the goal of advancing a transdisciplinary approach to water, and an integrated understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals through the “water lens” of SDG 6.
What are the language requirements?
The medium of instruction for the WWB program is English. For students whose native language is not English, English proficiency requirements are the same as for entry into a McMaster graduate program.
Are part-time studies available?
The program is not currently offered on a part-time basis.
Does the program offer January admission?
Normally, students are admitted to the program only for September.
When can prospective students apply?
Exact deadlines are updated each year on the applications section of this website.
How long does the program take to complete?
The three courses are normally completed within the first three terms of registration in the WWB program. All elements of the WWB program, including the capstone research component must be completed prior to, or no later than, the home department’s date of oral defence (for thesis / dissertation) or the home program deadline (if course-based or MRP).
Contact
If you need assistance with the application, please contact Leigh-Ann Sepe at wwbsec@mcmaster.ca.
For questions about tuition, otherfees or the Water Withouth Borders program in general, please contact
- Dr Nancy Doubleday
Director, Water Without Boarders Graduate Diploma Program, McMaster University
Email: doublen@mcmaster.ca - Dr. Lina Taing
Director, Water Without Borders Graduate Diploma Program, UNU-INWEH
Email: lina.taing@unu.edu [Top]