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Master's Programmes
Medicine & Health (17)
- M.A.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- Postgraduate Diploma Clinical Behavioural Sciences
- Postgraduate Diploma Clinical Epidemiology
- M.Sc. Global Health
- M.H.M. Health Management
- M.A. Health and Aging
- M.Sc. Kinesiology
- M.Sc. Medical Sciences
- M.Sc. Nursing
- M.Sc. Physiotherapy
- M.P.H. Public Health
- M.Sc. Rehabilitation Science
- M.Sc. eHealth
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (17)
- M.Sc. Biology
- M.Sc. Chemical Biology
- M.A.Sc. Chemical Engineering
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- M.A.Sc. Engineering Physics
- M.Fin. Finance
- M.A.Sc. Materials Engineering
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- M.A.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
- M.Sc. Medical Sciences
- M.Sc. Neuroscience
- M.Sc. Physics and Astronomy
- M.Sc. Statistics
Social Sciences (15)
- M.A. Anthropology
- M.A. Economic Policy
- M.A. Economics
- M.E.P.P. Engineering and Public Policy
- M.Fin. Finance
- M.Sc. Geography
- M.A. Labour Studies
- M.Sc. Occupational Therapy
- M.A. Political Science
- M.Sc. Psychology
- M.Sc. Rehabilitation Science
- M.A. Sociology
Engineering & Technology (14)
- M.A.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- M.A.Sc. Chemical Engineering
- M.Eng. Civil Engineering
- M.A.Sc. Engineering Physics
- M.E.P.P. Engineering and Public Policy
- M.Eng. Manufacturing Manufacturing Engineering
- M.A.Sc. Materials Engineering
- M.A.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
- Postgraduate Diploma Nuclear Engineering
Humanities (10)
- M.A. Anthropology
- M.A. Classics
- M.A. English
- M.A. French
- M.A. History
- M.A. Philosophy
- M.A. Religious Studies
Business & Management (9)
- M.B.A. Business Administration
- M.C.M. Communications Management
- M.A. Economics
- M.Fin. Finance
Computer Science & IT (4)
- M.Sc. Computing and Software
- M.Sc. Geography
Applied Sciences & Professions (3)
- M.A. Labour Studies
- M.Sc. Rehabilitation Science
- M.S.W. Social Work
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (3)
- M.A. Economic Policy
- M.Sc. Geography
Education & Training (2)
- M.Sc. Occupational Therapy
Journalism & Media (2)
About
History
Founded in 1887 in Toronto through a bequest from the estate of Senator William McMaster, a member of the first senate after Confederation and founding president of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. Maroon and grey were adopted as the official colours in 1912. We relocated from Toronto to Hamilton in 1930.
Education
One of only four Canadian universities consistently ranked among the top 100 in the world by the major global ranking systems. We are the named Canada's most research-intensive, medical-doctoral university by Research Infosource in 2017 and 2018. The McMaster Model, a problem-based, student-centred approach to learning, has been adopted worldwide.
Research
The Research Office for Administration, Development and Support (ROADS) helps researchers access funding from external granting agencies. ROADS supports McMaster’s research community through the funding application process and helps bring awarded projects into operation.
Research and High Performance Computing Support (RHPCS) provides support for all matters related to the use of computers and digital infrastructure in research including applications for funding, design, procurement and administration of IT systems and application development. RHPCS staff can also assist researchers with programming, data visualization, creating research data management plans, and implementing backup solutions.
Career
Do you want to work within a culture of innovation, courage and collaboration, lead by challenging what is and embracing what could be? The Faculty of Health Sciences offers this and more. We seek outstanding applicants for a variety of positions at various levels across the Faculty.
McMaster University is committed to the pursuit of lifelong learning and to the professional growth and development of its Faculty and Staff. A variety of programs are available not only to assist you in your current role but to help you realize your career dreams and aspirations at the University.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2022
80 -11
2021
69 3
2020
72
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2021
92 6
2020
98 -8
2019
90
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2022
140 4
2021
144 -4
2020
140
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2022
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2021
133 -7
2020
126
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
The Student Success Centre engages students and alumni in diverse learning opportunities to support their academic, personal and professional growth.
Housing services
Every Marauder deserves a great place to call home. Housing & Conference Services serves our McMaster University students and supports on and off-campus student success through inclusion, community engagement, and activities that promote personal growth, health and wellbeing. Through continual improvements to the student living experience, we are helping to shape a Brighter World.
Library services
McMaster's four libraries provide books and journals in the humanities and social sciences (Mills), science and engineering (Thode), business (Innis), and medicine (Health Sciences Library). Online resources - and print - are available from our Catalogue and Databases.
Student Life
Campus life
McMaster's main campus, located in the Westdale neighbourhood of Hamilton, Ontario, is comprised of 300 acres of scenic property at the western end of Lake Ontario, between Toronto and Niagara Falls.
Sports facilities
The Department of Athletics & Recreation serves our McMaster University and greater Hamilton communities, offering programs and services, facilities and expertise to support the cultivation of the human potential and wellness in each of us - and we aim to be the best at what we do. We recognize the value in offering active invitations, not just open doors, and are committed to leading and learning alongside our community members to build a strong and inclusive community over time.
Student clubs
Similar to a high school student council, the MSU (or McMaster Students Union Inc.) is the representative/governing body for all full-time undergraduate students at McMaster. It supports and administers more than 250 cultural, academic and social issues clubs on campus. It also operates one of our campus pubs 1280, the Union Market convenience store, and a number of other services. As a full-time student, you automatically become a member of the MSU.
Student Reviews
NO TIME TO GIVE UP YOUR DREAM
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I can't wait any longer to begin my study at McMaster University, not only for the unique program but also for the brilliant atmosphere that all students have shared about it.
I wants to shine .
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
I am on my last year of bachelour's and its kind a not taking us serious as they should do . otherwise i am very hardworking student whether in any activity or in my study . I give my all to be the best from others . and i make very nice friends they help me in all my problems . i participated in many events like debate competition where i was 2nd , then race (200m ) ,...
My home away from home
Tabitha rated 5 out of 5 stars
McMaster has a truly unique campus feel that I have not experienced anywhere else. Students typically are incredibly helpful and personable, it is not a cut-throat academic environment. The school has great quality amenities, both for physical and mental health as well as academic facilities and open spaces on campus.
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