Founded in 1887, McMaster University is a public research university renowned for its medical school, problem-based learning (PBL) approach, and research in health sciences, engineering, and nuclear science.
Address: 1280 Main Street West, L8S 4L8 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Health Sciences, Engineering, Nuclear Science
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Engineering, Life Sciences, Materials, Physics, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master, MBA
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Member of U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities. Strong partnerships with Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. Research collaborations in nuclear science (McMaster Nuclear Reactor), materials, and advanced manufacturing.
Research:
A research-intensive university with significant contributions in health sciences (evidence-based medicine, PBL), nuclear research, materials science, water research, and automotive engineering.
Famous Alumnis:
Bertram Brockhouse, Myron Scholes, Roberta Bondar, Martin Short, Eugene Levy, Tihomir Orešković
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
7600
Current students***:
37500
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
205000
Pros
Renowned for problem-based learning, strong medical school and health sciences programs, significant research impact, particularly in health and nuclear sciences, compact and attractive campus.
Cons
Located in Hamilton, which may be perceived as less cosmopolitan than Toronto or Montreal by some, some programs are highly competitive, student housing can be limited.
Best For
Students interested in health sciences, engineering, or nuclear science, valuing innovative teaching methods like problem-based learning and strong research opportunities in a supportive campus environment.
- Biomedical Sensors, Engineering, Medical Devices, User-Centered Design
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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