McMaster among best universities in the world for medical and health studies

McMaster University continues to be recognized for its excellence in medical and health disciplines, keeping it among the leading institutions worldwide.

McMaster among best universities in the world for medical and health studies

This year’s rankings also position McMaster among the top 150 universities worldwide for life sciences and psychology, and within the top 200 for engineering and social sciences.

In the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by subject, the university is ranked 42nd globally and fourth within Canada in the medical and health field. The subject-specific rankings assess over 2,000 universities globally across 11 different areas, using 18 performance metrics grouped into five key categories: teaching, research environment, research quality, industry engagement, and international outlook.

In the overall 2026 World University Rankings, Times Higher Education placed McMaster at 116th in the world. Additionally, McMaster is ranked 14th globally in the 2025 Times Higher Education Impact Ranking, which evaluates how universities contribute to advancing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals to improve lives and protect the planet.

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