McMaster is a public research institution located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Senator William McMaster founded it in Toronto in 1887. McMaster University ranks #176 in the QS World University Rankings 2025. Among the world’s top universities, it ranks #138. The Times Higher Education World University Rankings place McMaster at #36 in the world’s clinical and health rankings. The admittance rate to McMaster University is approximately 59%.
University-Wide Entrance Awards
Applying for the Provost Entrance Scholarship for International Students will result in a one-time grant—amount given to recipients: $7,500.
Doctoral Funding Guarantee
PhD students at McMaster have access to a robust financial support system. Except for professional programs like medicine, most PhD students in research-intensive programs automatically get funding that either meets or surpasses an annual minimum value equivalent to full-time tuition + $17,500. A mix of research assistantships, teaching assistantships, and scholarships usually provides this money.
