McMaster University

Overview

McMaster University is a publicly funded research university located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1887, it offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs across disciplines such as sciences, humanities, social sciences, business, engineering, and health sciences. The university is known for its innovative problem-based learning approach, which emphasizes critical thinking and collaborative problem solving.

As a research-intensive institution, McMaster hosts over 70 research centers and institutes, including three national Centres of Excellence. Its research initiatives focus on addressing global challenges, particularly in human and societal health and well-being. The university features unique facilities, including a nuclear reactor and specialized archives, and is the only Canadian host site of a United Nations University institute dedicated to water, environment, and health. With a diverse community of students and faculty from 98 countries, the university fosters a vibrant multicultural environment, and its strategic location near Toronto and major U.S. cities enhances global engagement and academic exchange opportunities.

Basic Information

Industry	higher education
Founded	1887
Revenue	1B
Headquarters	1280 Main St W, Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4L8, Canada
Languages	English
Alexa Ranking	11645

Contact Details

Phone: +1 905-525-9140
Website: mcmaster.ca
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/mcmaster-university

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Research & scholarship
Teaching
Health sciences
Infectious disease research
Nuclear science & medicine
Commercialization & entrepreneurship
Sustainability & decarbonization
Inclusive excellence
Engineering
Research centers
Industry partnerships
Academic publications
Student resources
Social sciences research
Research and innovation
Research stories
Health research
Technology transfer
Public outreach
Higher education
Student support services
Public research university
Knowledge transfer
Public university
Continuing education
Applied research
Research collaboration
Engineering solutions
Research impact
Applied sciences
Multidisciplinary programs
Public research initiatives
Faculty research
Undergraduate programs
Academic excellence
Research institutes
Health technology
Hamilton Ontario
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Brighter World
Research and development
Public sector
Graduate programs
Research funding
Research university
Engineering research
Research partnerships
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Non-profit
Government
Services
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Business
Life sciences
Research
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Leadership development
Education management
Research & development
Education
Nonprofit organization management

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Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

McMaster Students Union
McMaster Egyptian Students' Association

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