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Our Vision
In our teaching, research, and scholarship, we are committed to
creativity, innovation, and excellence. We value integrity, quality, and
teamwork in everything we do. We inspire critical thinking, personal growth, and
a passion for learning. We serve the social, cultural, and economic needs of our
community and society.
From McMaster's Mission and Vision
Statement
Our History
Founded in 1887 by Senator William McMaster
first president of the Bank of Commerce
Moved to Hamilton in
1930
University colours: maroon and grey (since 1912)
Our
Strengths
One of the Top 100 universities in the world (Shanghai Jiao Tong
University ranking of world universities)
The McMaster Model a
student-centred, problem-based, interdisciplinary approach to learning has
been adopted by universities around the world.
With a total sponsored
research income of $345 million, McMaster University ranks first in the country
in research intensity--a measure of research income per full-time faculty
member--averaging $308,000 per faculty member. ( Research Infosource Inc.,
2006)
McMaster is the only North American host site of a United Nations
University.
McMaster participates in more than 40 international exchange
agreements around the globe.
Our Students
20,400 full-time
undergraduate students
(November 2008)
2,809 full-time graduate
students
(November 2007)
Average entering grade of 84.3 per cent
100
per cent of entering students with averages of 75 per cent or higher
130,000
alumni in 128 countries
96 per cent of our graduates are employed within two
years (October 2006)
Our Faculty
894 fulltime instructional
faculty members, 1,434 (including clinical faculty
96.7 per cent of faculty
with PhDs
Dr. Bertram Brockhouse, co-winner of the 1994 Nobel Prize for
physics only the 14th Canadian ever to win the prestigious award
Our Surroundings
300 acres of property
30 acres central
core
Pedestrian campus
Quiet, residential neighbourhood
Hiking and
mountain biking trails
Our Location
Hamilton, Ontario
Fourth
largest city in Ontario, ninth in Canada
68 kms from Toronto; 71 from U.S.
border
No. 7 on a ranking of the best cities in Canada in which to do
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