Is Masters in Science good at McMaster?
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McMaster University Masters in Science course has been consistently ranked by the in the PG in Computer Science category. In 2021, the MBA program was ranked between 101-125, However we can see fluctuations in the below table since then. However in 2023 the University has been placed among the top 400 colleges globally for Masters in Science course by THE. This recognition highlights the University’s reputation and quality that it’s providig to it’s students. Students can expect a reputable and competitive MSc program with the knowledge and skills that are necessary.
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THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Computer Science [10]
#101-125
#301-400
#301-400
 
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|---|---|---|---|
No. of Courses offered  | Around 5  | 280+  | 75+  | 
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Location  | Niagara Falls, Ontario  | Hamilton, Canada  | Waterloo, Canada  | 
Shiksha Popularity Ranking  | -  | #6  | #30  | 
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University Name  | QS World University Ranking 2023  | QS World University Ranking 2024  | QS World University Ranking 2025  | 
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University of Waterloo  | #154  | #112  | #115  | 
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Year  | University of Waterloo  | McMaster University  | 
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2025  | 115  | 176  | 
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