Canada's Largest Engineering School

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.

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University of Waterloo researchers, led by Dr. Michael Tam and Dr. Yuning Li from the Department of Chemical Engineering, have developed an energy-efficient device that uses solar power to desalinate seawater, offering a sustainable solution to global water scarcity. The device mimics the natural water cycle, where water evaporates and condenses, preventing salt accumulation that typically hampers current desalination systems.

The Faculty of Engineering is excited to welcome its newest Schulich Leader Scholars, exceptional students who have received this prestigious scholarship for their achievements in STEM. Students pursuing an engineering degree will receive $120,000, with the scholarship covering university expenses.

In a groundbreaking study, researchers Dr. William Anderson and Dr. Boxin Zhao, in collaboration with the National Research Council (NRC), have used 3D imaging technology to examine microplastics in unprecedented detail, a critical step toward improving plastic recycling methods.
 

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