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.
News
Researchers awarded funding for cybersecurity innovations
Faculty of Engineering researchers from the Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute have been awarded over $1.1 million in funding from the National Cybersecurity Consortium (NCC) to advance two cybersecurity projects focused on enhancing digital security in Canada.
This funding is part of the Cyber Security Innovation Network (CSIN), a national initiative funded by the Canadian government and led by NCC – a not-for-profit organization co-founded by the University of Waterloo to support cybersecurity research, training, and commercialization.
School of Architecture celebrates 20 years in Cambridge
To mark its 20th anniversary in Cambridge, Waterloo Engineering’s School of Architecture recently hosted alumni, students, partners, faculty and friends at a weekend-long event on its beautiful riverside campus.
The event honoured a special partnership between the City of Cambridge community and the University that has helped build an award-winning landmark and a beacon of academic excellence in the fields of architectural design and engineering.
Faculty launches new Biomedical Engineering Graduate program
The University of Waterloo’s Faculty of Engineering is thrilled to announce the launch of its Biomedical Engineering (BME) Graduate program. This new academic program is designed for students with a STEM background looking to advance or build their careers in the innovative worlds of biomedical engineering research and development.
Working at the intersection of life sciences, medicine and engineering, BME graduate students will tackle health-care challenges with interdisciplinary expertise for real-world impact. *Applications are now open for the Fall 2025 intake and will close on February 1, 2025.
Events
Value interactions between water and hydropower in Ontario Power Generation
As part of the Water Institute's Webinar Series: The Value of Water in Canada, Kurt Kornelsen, Director, Environment and Climate Change, Ontario Power Generation, presents: Value interactions between water and hydropower in Ontario Power Generation.
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.
Undergraduate Admissions Webinar Series: Nanotechnology Engineering
Explore our Nanotechnology Engineering program, where you’ll learn to manipulate matter at the atomic and molecular scale, typically between 1 to 100 nanometers. With applications spanning electronics, healthcare, energy and environmental protection, this rapidly growing field offers the chance to develop groundbreaking solutions. Hear from our professors, current students and alumni, and get your questions answered at this interactive AMA webinar.