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You want research university known for engineering and health sciences and life in Hamilton.
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McMaster vs SFU
McMaster University and Simon Fraser 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
- SFU: ₹77 lakh – ₹92 lakh
- SFU cheaper by ≈ ₹4.8 lakh
- 3 shared programs
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McMaster or SFU: which is better for Indian students?
SFU costs less: about ₹77 lakh – ₹92 lakh in total versus ₹78 lakh – ₹1 crore for McMaster — a difference of roughly ₹4.8 lakh. McMaster is known for research university known for engineering and health sciences; SFU for research university with a professional master's in big data. Both offer Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics Engineering and Business Analytics, so compare those program pages side by side.
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McMaster vs SFU
- Total cost
- McMaster: ₹78 lakh – ₹1 crore · SFU: ₹77 lakh – ₹92 lakh
- Location
- McMaster: Hamilton, ON · SFU: Burnaby, BC
- Type
- McMaster: Public · SFU: Public
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You want research university with a professional master's in big data and life in Vancouver.
Cost
SFU saves about ₹4.8 lakh over the program on our figures.
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Compare the Computer Science curricula, electives and outcomes.
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SFU, by about ₹4.8 lakh in total on our figures (₹77 lakh – ₹92 lakh vs ₹78 lakh – ₹1 crore).
Neither is better for everyone. McMaster is known for research university known for engineering and health sciences; SFU for research university with a professional master's in big data. Compare the specific program, location and cost.
Yes — lenders fund both. Most families borrow 70–90% of the total cost.
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