McMaster University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #134 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #77 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #9 of 101 | In Canada |
| #3 of 24 | In Ontario |
| #9 of 4,114 | For Health Science |
| Top100 | For 72 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 27,965
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- mcmaster.ca
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 49%*
* McMaster University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or recognized foreign equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to April (September - December; January-April) |
| Enrollment | 27,965 |
| Full time employee | 1,413 |
| Student:staff ratio | 20:1 |
Research profile
McMaster University is a world-class research university with 164,382 scientific papers published and 6,723,491 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Psychology, Pathology, and Environmental Science.
McMaster University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1635 | 19608 |
| 1994 | 1570 | 23208 |
| 1995 | 1569 | 24509 |
| 1996 | 1731 | 28720 |
| 1997 | 1801 | 31737 |
| 1998 | 1867 | 36736 |
| 1999 | 1900 | 41355 |
| 2000 | 2072 | 48015 |
| 2001 | 2012 | 53014 |
| 2002 | 2515 | 63081 |
| 2003 | 2571 | 70735 |
| 2004 | 2828 | 78479 |
| 2005 | 3272 | 89245 |
| 2006 | 3486 | 99855 |
| 2007 | 3612 | 112876 |
| 2008 | 3865 | 126821 |
| 2009 | 4096 | 144470 |
| 2010 | 4262 | 160382 |
| 2011 | 4645 | 182893 |
| 2012 | 5046 | 206663 |
| 2013 | 5222 | 228808 |
| 2014 | 5603 | 246625 |
| 2015 | 5585 | 260688 |
| 2016 | 5959 | 276237 |
| 2017 | 6053 | 295645 |
| 2018 | 6534 | 319512 |
| 2019 | 6964 | 357233 |
| 2020 | 8370 | 444718 |
| 2021 | 8512 | 495169 |
| 2022 | 8152 | 493306 |
| 2023 | 8252 | 513006 |
| 2024 | 7400 | 517320 |
| 2025 | 6200 | 479422 |
Tuition
The tuition table for McMaster University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Domestic Tuition (CAD) | International Tuition (CAD) |
|---|---|---|
| Arts & Science | 6,840 | 27,000 |
| Business | 15,000 | 45,000 |
| Engineering | 12,500 | 43,000 |
| Health Sciences | 15,000 | 45,000 |
| Humanities | 6,840 | 27,000 |
| Science | 6,840 | 27,000 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by McMaster University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Baccalauréat spécialisé/Bachelor’s Degree - Honours | Music |
|---|---|
| Diplôme et certificat de 2e cycle/Graduate Diploma and Certificate | Accountancy, Behavioural Sciences, Epidemiology, Gender Studies, Nuclear Engineering, Nursing, Public Health, Social Work, Water Science |
| Maîtrise/Master's Degree | Anthropology, Astronomy and Space Science, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Classical Languages, Cognitive Sciences, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Earth Sciences, Economic and Finance Policy, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, English, Finance, French, Gender Studies, Geography, Health Administration, History, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Midwifery, Neurosciences, Nuclear Engineering, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Philosophy, Physical Therapy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Public Health, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Religious Studies, Social Work, Sociology, Software Engineering, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Statistics |
| Doctorat/Doctoral Degree | Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Medicine, Neurosciences |
McMaster University alumni
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John Candy
- Occupations
- film actormanufacturercomedianfilm directortelevision actor
- Biography
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John Franklin Candy was a Canadian actor and comedian best known for his work in Hollywood comedy films.
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Eugene Levy
- Occupations
- songwritercomediantelevision producercharacter actormusician
- Biography
-
Eugene Levy is a Canadian actor and comedian. He often plays flustered and unconventional figures. He is best known for appearing in the sketch comedy series SCTV, which aired from 1976 until 1984, and the American Pie series of films. He is a regular collaborator of actor-director Christopher Guest, appearing in and co-writing four of his films, commencing with Waiting for Guffman (1996). From 2015 to 2020, he starred as Johnny Rose in Schitt's Creek, a comedy series that he co-created with his son and co-star Dan Levy.
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Martin Short
- Occupations
- comedianscreenwritervoice actorfilm directorsinger
- Biography
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Martin Hayter Short OC is a Canadian comedian, actor and writer. Short is known as an energetic comedian who gained prominence for his roles in sketch comedy. He has also acted in numerous films and television shows. His awards include two Primetime Emmy Awards, two SAG Awards, and a Tony Award. Short was made an officer of the Order of Canada in 2019.
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Ivan Reitman
- Occupations
- film producerfilm director
- Biography
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Ivan Reitman OC was a Canadian film director and producer. He was known for his comedy films, especially in the 1980s and 1990s. Reitman was the owner of The Montecito Picture Company, founded in 1998.
McMaster University faculties and divisions
| Centre : Child Studies | Child Care and Development |
|---|---|
| Centre : Climate Change | Meteorology |
| Centre : Emerging Device Technologies | Technology |
| Centre : Evaluation of Medicines | Medicine |
| Centre : Functional Genomics | Genetics |
| Centre : Gene Therapeutics | Genetics |
| Centre : Health Economics and Policy Analysis | Economics |
| Centre : Microbial Chemical Biology | Biology |
| Centre : Minimal Access Surgery | Surgery |
| Centre : Peace Studies | Peace and Disarmament |
| Centre : Statistics Canada Research Data | Statistics |
| Centre : Surgical Invention and Innovation | Surgery |
| College : Mc Master Divinity College | Religion, Theology |
| Faculty : Engineering | Biomedical Engineering, Business Computing, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Drawing and Design, Engineering Management, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Production Engineering, Software Engineering, Technology |
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Anaesthesiology, Behavioural Sciences, Biochemistry, Biomedicine, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Epidemiology, Gastroenterology, Gerontology, Haematology, Health Sciences, Immunology, Medical Auxiliaries, Medicine, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Nephrology, Neurology, Neurosciences, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Occupational Therapy, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Physical Therapy, Plastic Surgery, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Radiology, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Rheumatology, Social and Preventive Medicine, Statistics, Surgery, Urology |
| Faculty : Humanities | Acting, Ancient Civilizations, Archaeology, Art History, Asian Studies, Cinema and Television, Cognitive Sciences, Communication Studies, Comparative Literature, Cultural Studies, English, Film, Fine Arts, French, Gender Studies, German, Greek (Classical), History, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Linguistics, Literature, Modern Languages, Multimedia, Music, Music Education, Musical Instruments, Painting and Drawing, Peace and Disarmament, Performing Arts, Philology, Philosophy, Polish, Printing and Printmaking, Russian, Sculpture, Spanish, Theatre, Women's Studies |
| Faculty : Science | Astronomy and Space Science, Behavioural Sciences, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedicine, Biophysics, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Geochemistry, Geography, Geography (Human), Mathematics, Neurosciences, Physical Therapy, Physics, Psychology, Radiology, Statistics, Water Science |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Accountancy, Anthropology, Archaeology, Asian Religious Studies, Behavioural Sciences, Bible, Business Administration, Christian Religious Studies, Cognitive Sciences, Cultural Studies, Earth Sciences, Economics, Environmental Studies, Experimental Psychology, Finance, Geography (Human), Gerontology, Health Sciences, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Islamic Theology, Judaic Religious Studies, Labour and Industrial Relations, Linguistics, Neurosciences, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Religious Studies, Social Problems, Social Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Water Science |
| Institute : Automotive Research and Technology | Automotive Engineering |
| Institute : Confucius | Asian Studies, Chinese |
| Institute : Energy Studies | Energy Engineering |
| Institute : Molecular Biology and Biotechnology | Biotechnology, Molecular Biology |
| Institute : Polymer Production Technology | Polymer and Plastics Technology |
| Institute : Respiratory Health | Respiratory Therapy |
| Institute : Transportation and Logistics | Transport and Communications, Transport Management |
| Institute : Water, Environment and Health | Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, Water Science |
| Research Division : Child Health | Health Administration |
| Research Division : Childhood Disability | Rehabilitation and Therapy |
| Research Division : eBusiness | E-Business/Commerce |
| Research Division : Gerontological Health | Gerontology |
| Research Division : Infectious Disease | Epidemiology |
| Research Division : Management of Innovation and New Technology | Engineering Management, Technology |
| Research Division : Manufacturing | Production Engineering |
| Research Division : Materials | Materials Engineering |
| Research Division : Medical Imagining Informatics | Medical Technology |
| Research Division : Network for Evaluation of Education and Training Technologies | Educational Technology |
| Research Division : Population Health | Public Health |
| Research Division : Promotion of Women's Health | Women's Studies |
| Research Division : Pulp and Paper | Paper Technology |
| Research Division : Quantitative Studies in Economics and Population | Demography and Population, Economics |
| Research Division : Steel | Metal Techniques |
| Research Division : Surgical Outcomes | Surgery |
| School : Business | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Engineering Management, Finance, Human Resources, Information Sciences, Management, Marketing |
| School : Graduate Studies | Ancient Civilizations, Anthropology, Astronomy and Space Science, Behavioural Sciences, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedicine, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Classical Languages, Cognitive Sciences, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Cultural Studies, Earth Sciences, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, English, French, Gender Studies, Geography, Gerontology, Greek (Classical), Health Administration, Health Sciences, History, Labour and Industrial Relations, Latin, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Medical Technology, Metal Techniques, Neurosciences, Nuclear Engineering, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Philosophy, Physical Therapy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Religious Studies, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Software Engineering, Statistics, Surveying and Mapping |
General information
| Alternative names | Mac |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1887 |
| Motto | All things cohere in Christ |
| Colors | maroon, gray |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1280 Main Street West Hamilton, Ontario, L8S4L8 Canada |
|---|---|
| City population | 569,000 |