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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A Waterloo Engineering research team has designed a system that fits into a smart watch and eliminates the need for diabetics to have to prick their fingers or rely on invasive wearable patches with micro-needles to track their blood-sugar levels.

Led by Dr. George Shaker, an adjunct associate professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, the team's innovative radar technology enables non-invasive, continuous glucose monitoring that is essential for those managing diabetes. 

Mary Bland recently retired after 29 years working with students in the Faculty of Engineering. From supporting the growth of a student run business to managing finances and running events, Mary was a source of continuity and leadership for the Waterloo Engineering Society (EngSoc) and the student community at large.

Now, a new award is being established in recognition of her contributions, The Mary Bland Engineering Award.

Nicole Cao’s journey from art to architecture began at the University of Waterloo’s School of Architecture and has now led her to graduate studies at Yale University.

Her experience studying in Cambridge enriched her understanding of architecture as an interdisciplinary field where culture, science and technology converge.

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