Future graduate students – Faculty of Engineering
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Future graduate students

Ignite your curiosity. Fast-track your career. Create global change. Consider graduate studies at one of the top-ranked engineering schools in Canada.

A global reputation for excellence

Be part of the change. Be part of McMaster Engineering.

Located within Canada’s innovation corridor, McMaster Engineering in Hamilton, Ontario believes diversity of thought can create global change and a brighter world for all.

Collaboration with industry partners, access to a network of leading researchers and support through career planning and professional development are some of the diverse experiences that will fast-track you on a successful career path.

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Statistics

  • #1 most graduate student research intensive university in Canada

    Research Infosource

  • Ranked among top 100 universities in the world

    Shanghai Rankings (ARWU) 2023

  • #13 in the world for global impact

    Times Higher Education 2023

How to apply

Join one of the world’s top engineering schools.

The Faculty of Engineering plays a significant role in helping McMaster University earn its reputation as one of Canada’s most innovative universities. Our focus on experiential, problem-based learning and our interdisciplinary approach to collaboration results in smarter insights, ground-breaking ideas and greater optimism.

How to apply
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Our graduate programs

Explore everything McMaster Engineering has to offer.

  • The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences is comprised of McMaster Engineering’s seven core, world-class academic departments.
  • The School of Engineering Practice and Technology (W Booth) provides interdisciplinary graduate education through experiential learning and mentorship.
  • McMaster Engineering PhD students also have the option of earning a doctoral degree while staying on the job, with the flexible Industrial PhD option.
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Graduate research

Discover your research path at McMaster Engineering.

Find our more about our world-class faculty members and high-impact research projects that are seeking graduate students to contribute to their success.

Graduate research projects
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McMaster Engineering is consistently among the top 10 engineering school rankings in Canada and contributes to McMaster University’s overall ranking as one of the top schools in the world across all rankings. 

We offer a range of research-based and professional Master’s degrees as well as PhD programs.

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