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McMaster University

Location

Main campus, Hamilton Canada

Ranking

# =176QS World University Rankings

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174Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programs

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About McMaster University

McMaster University has a 129-year tradition of fueling curiosity, inquiry and discovery. Everyday, we push the boundaries of knowledge through our ground-breaking approaches to teaching and learning and our world-class, interdisciplinary research.

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About McMaster University

McMaster University has a 129-year tradition of fueling curiosity, inquiry and discovery. Everyday, we push the boundaries of knowledge through our ground-breaking approaches to teaching and learning and our world-class, interdisciplinary research.

With...
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Available programs

McMaster offers more than 3000 courses across a range of disciplines in Business, Engineering, Health Sciences, Humanities, Science and Social Sciences.

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McMaster has a well-earned reputation for excellence in graduate education, offering more than 150 Master’s and Doctoral programs across many disciplines of study. With international students making up 20% of McMaster’s graduate student population, we value...
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University information

Bachelor

6.5+
86+

Master

600+
2.7+
6.5+
86+
27,587
85%
15%
6,437
74%
26%
2,818
65%
35%

Tuition fee and scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

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Where to look for scholarship opportunities

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How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

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A list of available scholarships around the world

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Rankings & ratings

McMaster University is one of the top public universities in Hamilton, Canada. It is ranked #=176 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

QS World University Rankings

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  • 2012
    #152
  • 2014
    #140
  • 2015
    #113
  • 2016
    #=149
  • 2017
    #=149
  • 2018
    #140
  • 2019
    #146
  • 2020
    #140
  • 2021
    #144
  • 2022
    #140
  • 2023
    #152
  • 2024
    #=189
  • 2025
    #=176

Ranking criteria

49
Overall
39.5
Academic Reputation
35.6
Citations per Faculty
49.9
Employment Outcomes
34.2
Employer Reputation
63.8
Faculty Student Ratio
96.2
International Faculty Ratio
82.6
International Research Network
56.7
International Student Ratio
91.9
Sustainability

Campus locations

Main campus Campus

1280 Main Street West

Hamilton

CA

L8S 4L9

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