McMaster

McMaster most commonly refers to McMaster University, a public research university in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1887 by the Presbyterian Church in Canada and named for William McMaster, a Canadian merchant and philanthropist who funded its establishment, the university began as a religiously affiliated institution and later adopted a secular governance model. The campus is located in Hamilton's Westdale district and houses a range of faculties and schools, including the Faculty of Health Sciences, the Faculty of Engineering, the Faculty of Science, the Faculty of Social Sciences, and the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, as well as the DeGroote School of Business. The university emphasizes research across disciplines and operates partnerships with regional hospitals and research institutes.

McMaster is known for its problem-based learning approach in the medical curriculum and for strengths in health sciences, life sciences, engineering, and the humanities. It is a member of Canada's U15 group of research-intensive universities and hosts numerous interdisciplinary institutes and programs, such as ones focused on data science, sustainability, and health innovation. The institution enrolls thousands of undergraduate and graduate students and offers a wide range of programs and co-op opportunities.

Outside of the university, McMaster may refer to people with the surname McMaster or institutions named after William McMaster.