Ranked among the top 50 engineering schools worldwide, Waterloo Engineering is committed to leading engineering education and research.
We are the largest engineering school in Canada, with over 10,900 students enrolled in 2023. In 2023/24, external research funding from Canadian and international partners exceeded $79.3 million, a strong indication of our extensive industry partnerships and the excellence of our engineering research programs.
News
Research team grows green walls to generate energy
Waterloo Engineering researchers have developed an innovative double-skin building façade that contains microalgae and uses machine learning to generate energy.
Led by Dr. Mohamad Araji, director of Architectural Engineering, the team optimized the cavity between a building's double-skin glass façade to expand the use of microalgae with the aim of making buildings net producers of energy, self-sustainable and independent of the power grid.
Remembering Professor Emeritus John Medley
Dr. John Medley, an influential researcher and educator in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, passed away on October 16.
Researchers awarded $2.5M to advance the circular economy
An interdisciplinary team of researchers from the University of Waterloo's Faculties of Engineering and Science have received $2.5 million in federal funding to develop new ways to convert waste materials into valuable commodities.
Led by Dr. Christian Euler, a professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering, the team is reimagining how plastics, carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and agricultural residues can be transformed into biodegradable bioplastics or useful chemical products.
Events
Engineering Graduate Studies Webinar
Join us for an information webinar on October 30th at 10:00 AM (EDT) to explore our programs and admissions requirements. This is a great opportunity to gain insights and ask any questions you may have!
Fall Open House
Waterloo Engineering invites our future undergraduate students and their supporters to campus for Fall Open House to explore what the University of Waterloo has to offer!
Undergraduate Admissions Webinar Series: Chemical Engineering Ask-Me-Anything
Explore our Chemical Engineering program, where you'll learn to combine principles of chemistry, physics, biology and mathematics to design and optimize processes that produce, transform and transport materials. From developing new materials to creating sustainable energy solutions, chemical engineers are at the forefront of innovation. Hear from our professors, current students and alumni, and get your questions answered at this interactive AMA webinar.