Located in the vibrant city of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, McMaster University is the proud home to over 32,000 undergraduate students from 125+ countries. As one of Canada’s most research-intensive universities, we cultivate a community that unites the best and brightest minds within our diverse student body. Our unique program combinations encourage collaboration across disciplines, inspiring transformative real-world change.
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World Class Rankings World Rankings
Ranked #116 among the top universities in the world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025.
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Safe. Welcoming. Multicultural. Vibrant. Learn about our home city.
Teaching Excellence
We take teaching and learning seriously, and it shows. Our vision and reputation for outstanding teaching is why we were awarded the 2018 Global Teaching Excellence Award. The McMaster Method — small group, problem-based learning with early exposure to relevant real-world experience — has been adopted by countless universities around the world. It’s all part of our mission to discover, share and preserve knowledge with a commitment to creativity, excellence and innovation in teaching.
Research Intensity
McMaster is consistently ranked among Canada’s most research-intensive universities (Research Infosource 2022). In 2022, we were ranked #2 in faculty research intensity and graduate student research intensity. With a total research income of $374.6 million, McMaster research teams are making discoveries and advancing knowledge in every discipline.
30th in the World for Global Impact Impact Rankings
McMaster’s commitment to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals has earned the university the rank of 30th in the world in The Times Higher Education (THE) 2024 Impact Rankings.
In Canada, McMaster has ranked first in Good Health & Well-Being and Partnerships for the goals as part of our commitment to thinking globally in our research.
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Every student deserves a great place to call home. McMaster supports on and off-campus student success through inclusion, community engagement and activities that promote personal growth, health and well-being.
Student Services & Accessibility
McMaster has supports to help our students through their program and beyond. From counseling at the Student Wellness Centre to career help at the Student Success Centre, we’re here to help you at every step.