McMaster University Ranking
Overall Ranking Accuracy Score
McMaster University Average Ranking Based on Top 8 Ranking Organizations
Quantum Ranking
Rank by Quantum
Historical Position
Since 1980
World 2025
Avg Position in World
Regional 2025
Avg Position in Region
Local 2025
Avg Position Locally
University Ranking Overview: The estimated average ranking of McMaster University
across all ranking organizations for 2025 is 155
th
Since 1980, McMaster University first appeared in UNIRANKS at the rank of 171st and has sustained McMaster University over 44 years, maintaining a consistent average rank of 149.3 across most ranking systems. Quantum has recorded 155 ranking records during 44 years, encompassing 9 international systems. McMaster University secured rankings of 155th in world, 7th in country and 7th in region , with the most credible rank in Times Higher Education at 104th, and an irregular rank on N/A at N/A. Collectively, we conclude McMaster University at 149.3, with further details on each ranking per system below.
Ranking Score On Each Ranking Organization 2025
104 th
98 th
207 th
McMaster University ranking in each ranking system
| Ranking System | Ranking Since | Avg. Position |
2025 Position In World |
2025 Position In Region |
2025 Position In Country |
| UNIRANKS | 1980 | 134.5 | 82 | 43 | 8 |
| Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 89.64 | 98 | 41 | 5 |
| US News | 2021 | 140.33 | 100 | 48 | 5 |
| Times Higher Education | 2004 | 107.52 | 104 | 40 | 5 |
| Webometrices | 2004 | 168.05 | 137 | 74 | 7 |
| 4icu | 2024 | 146 | 146 | 103 | 11 |
| SCIMAGO | 2009 | 172.53 | 181 | 63 | 7 |
| QS | 2010 | 146.27 | 191 | 50 | 9 |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 196 | 196 | 61 | 4 |
| CWUR | 2024 | 196 | 196 | 61 | 4 |
| Round Ranking | 2012 | 137.46 | 207 | 70 | 10 |
McMaster University ranking accuracy and historical overview in each ranking system
| Ranking System | Records Since | 2025 Position | NO Years | Average Position | Ranking Accuracy | Unusual Spike |
| UNIRANKS | 1980 | 82 | 44 | 134.5 | Fairly Accurate | Not detected |
| Times Higher Education | 2004 | 104 | 21 | 107.52 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
| Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 98 | 22 | 89.64 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
| SCIMAGO | 2009 | 181 | 15 | 172.53 | Not Accurate | Not detected |
| US News | 2021 | 100 | 3 | 140.33 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
| Round Ranking | 2012 | 207 | 13 | 137.46 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| Webometrices | 2004 | 137 | 20 | 168.05 | Fairly Accurate | Not detected |
| QS | 2010 | 191 | 15 | 146.27 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| 4icu | 2024 | 146 | 1 | 146 | Within the Range | Not detected |
| CWUR | 2024 | 196 | 1 | 196 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 196 | 1 | 196 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
Position score since 1980 - 2025
McMaster University Position on all 1980 - 2025
Position score since 1980 - 2025
Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
McMaster University Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
McMaster University Ranking in UNIRANKS
UNIRANKS Rankings 1980: McMaster University initially ranked 171st in 1980 has consistently held an average position of 134.5 in UNIRANKS for the past 44 years.
McMaster University Ranking in Times Higher Education
Times Higher Education Rankings 2004: McMaster University, first achieving a 147th ranking from Times Higher Education in 2004, has since maintained an average 107.52 ranking in Times Higher Education over the last 21 years.
McMaster University Ranking in Shanghai ARWU
Shanghai ARWU Rankings 2003: From its initial 86th ranking by Shanghai ARWU in 2003, McMaster University has preserved a consistent average of 89.64 over 22 years.
McMaster University Ranking in SCIMAGO
SCIMAGO Rankings 2009: McMaster University, which was ranked 124th by SCIMAGO in 2009, has held a steady average of 172.53 in SCIMAGO for 15 years.
McMaster University Ranking in US News
US News Rankings 2021: Since being ranked 141st by US News in 2021, McMaster University has consistently secured an average 140.33 position in US News over 3 years.
McMaster University Ranking in Round Ranking
Round Ranking Rankings 2012: McMaster University's initial 103rd ranking by Round Ranking in 2012 has led to a long-standing average of 137.46 over 13 years in Round Ranking.
McMaster University Ranking in Webometrices
Webometrices Rankings 2004: Beginning with a 175th ranking from Webometrices in 2004, McMaster University has maintained an average 168.05 in Webometrices for 20 years.
McMaster University Ranking in QS
QS Rankings 2010: Since its 162nd placement by QS in 2010, McMaster University has upheld a steady 146.27 average in QS across 15 years.
McMaster University Ranking in 4icu
4icu Rankings 2024: McMaster University, which was ranked 146th by 4icu in 2024, has held a steady average of 146 in 4icu for 1 years.
McMaster University Ranking in CWUR
CWUR Rankings 2024: McMaster University initially ranked 196th in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 196 in CWUR for the past 1 years.
McMaster University Ranking in CWTS Leiden Ranking
CWTS Leiden Ranking Rankings 2024: McMaster University initially ranked 196th in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 196 in CWTS Leiden Ranking for the past 1 years.
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