There are several reasons to take a close look at McMaster as a place for your graduate studies.

Faculty: McMaster’s faculty members are active researchers who are at the forefront of their disciplines. Many enjoy national and international reputations. McMaster currently holds 70 Canada Research Chairs in a diverse range of disciplines, from Molecular Biophysics to Critical Ethnicity and Race Studies. Launched by the federal government, the Canada Research Chairs Program helps Canadian universities attract and retain
not only some of the world’s best researchers but also its most promising graduate students. Animated by a spirit of curiosity and discovery, faculty and graduate students work together to develop their research projects.

Graduate Programs: Most of our programs are research-oriented. A research thesis is an important part of many Master's degrees as well as of all Ph.D. programs. Some departments have course work Master's programs. There are course requirements, too, to help prepare for the research, but the close interaction between supervisor and student on the research is a central part of graduate education at McMaster.

Financial Support for Students: Most graduate students at McMaster receive financial support, such as teaching assistantships, research funds,
University graduate scholarships, external scholarships, and bursaries.

McMaster University has adopted a policy of ensuring that all full-time Ph.D. students receive at least $17,500 per year. Many programs have support levels in excess of this amount. Please contact the person in charge of graduate recruiting in your program of interest fo find out more.