McMaster University ranked 9th in Canada, 134th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 73 research topics. McMaster University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 164,382 academic publications and 6,723,491 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 161 notable alumni.
McMaster University ranked 4th for Medicine in Canada and 59th in the World with 98,483 publications made and 4,720,962 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Nursing.
McMaster University ranked 5th for Biology in Canada and 109th in the World with 95,213 publications made and 4,515,838 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Paleontology, Neuroscience.
McMaster University ranked 7th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Canada and 91st in the World with 72,203 publications made and 3,036,884 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
McMaster University ranked 5th for Chemistry in Canada and 130th in the World with 71,090 publications made and 3,296,186 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
McMaster University ranked 7th for Engineering in Canada and 143rd in the World with 61,504 publications made and 2,218,893 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
McMaster University ranked 7th for Computer Science in Canada and 98th in the World with 60,370 publications made and 2,684,551 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Telecommunications.
McMaster University ranked 6th for Physics in Canada and 150th in the World with 59,607 publications made and 2,148,386 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
McMaster University ranked 4th for Psychology in Canada and 53rd in the World with 53,320 publications made and 2,701,174 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Clinical Psychology.
McMaster University ranked 9th for Environmental Science in Canada and 150th in the World with 48,802 publications made and 2,065,290 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
McMaster University ranked 4th for Mathematics in Canada and 56th in the World with 37,202 publications made and 1,775,976 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers, Operations Research.
McMaster University ranked 7th for Business in Canada and 82nd in the World with 22,571 publications made and 930,696 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
McMaster University ranked 3rd for Economics in Canada and 58th in the World with 20,656 publications made and 968,777 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Actuarial Science, Political Economy.
McMaster University ranked 12th for Art & Design in Canada and 158th in the World with 9,530 publications made and 238,738 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Computer Graphics.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
