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
Four profs named Canada Research Chairs
Four Waterloo Engineering researchers have been awarded close to $5 million through the Canada Research Chairs (CRC) Program to support transformative research.
Among the recipients are Waterloo Engineering professors Dr. Duane Cronin, Dr. David Fortin, Dr. Evelyn Yim and Dr. Mahla Poudineh.
Researchers use multisensory tech to power social justice
An interdisciplinary research project led by the University of Waterloo uses virtual reality (VR) and haptics — a sense of touch — to create an immersive educational experience rooted in restorative justice.
The Digital Oral Histories for Reconciliation (DOHR) project engages students in bearing witness to historical harm by "bringing to life" the stories of former residents of the Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children, which closed in 1978. Waterloo Engineering professor Dr. Oliver Schneider was part of the research team led by Dr. Kristina Llewellyn, a professor of history.
Faculty increases STEM engagement with funder support
The University of Waterloo’s Faculty of Engineering Outreach team is on a mission to ignite young people’s interest in the world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and encourage them to explore further studies and careers in these fields.
With the support of Actua — a leading Canadian STEM youth outreach organization, individual and industry donors and community partners, Waterloo Engineering Outreach (WEO) delivered 915 programs and engaged over 32,000 youth in 2024. That’s a 110 per cent increase in engagement since 2018.
Events
Professional Headshots - Engineering Students
The Centre for Career Development is offering FREE headshots for Faculty of Engineering students. No registration required, we will be offering walk-in appointments on a first-come, first-served basis. Please bring your WATcard with you.
2025 Capstone Design Symposium
Capstone Design is the culmination of the undergraduate student experience, creating a blueprint for innovation in engineering design.
Come check out this year's Capstone Design Symposium!
Esch Pitch Competition
Watch as 12 outstanding Capstone teams compete for over $100k in prizes. These teams were shortlisted from over 50 entries representing most programs in the Faculty of Engineering. The Esch Awards support creative and entrepreneurial students in the pursuit of research and development and its commercialization for the benefit of Canada.