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 10,500 students enrolled in 2021. In 2019/20, external research funding from Canadian and international partners exceeded $86.8 million, a strong indication of our extensive industry partnerships and the excellence of our engineering research programs.
News
Seven researchers receive Graham Seed Fund awards
Seven projects by Faculty of Engineering researchers were awarded funding by the Graham Seed Fund (GSF).
The University of Waterloo’s Health Initiatives team introduced the GSF to support innovative health-care solutions tackling global challenges.
Prof wins prestigious early career award
Dr. Tizazu Mekonnen has won the Macromolecular Science and Engineering Division Early Career Instigator Award sponsored by NOVA Chemicals for his significant contributions to polymer engineering and sustainability.
His research focuses on sustainable materials, including compostable plastics and eco-friendly nanomaterials.
Alumni’s company launches AI-powered video generation tool
Kitchener-based software company Vidyard has announced that it secured $21 million in August 2023 to fuel the development of its product and artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions. The funding was led by Export Development Canada (EDC).
Co-founded in 2011 by Waterloo Engineering alumni Michael Litt (BASc ’11, systems design engineering) and Devon Galloway (BASc ’10, systems design engineering), Vidyard creates software to host and analyze video performance. Its new AI capabilities include an AI Avatars feature on its Messages platform.
Events
Nanotechnology Collaborative Program Info Session
Through the collaborative graduate program in Nanotechnology the students are exposed to rich, broad and integrated educational resources, a diverse network of expertise and world-class research opportunities that leverage their engineering degrees. Join this session and learn about the Master's and PhD Collaborative programs in Nanotechnology in the Faculty of Engineering.
Engineering Ambassador Applications
Join our team of dedicated student ambassadors to help high school students navigate their journey to Waterloo. Lead campus tours, host a student on a shadow day, chat virtually with students, attend events, and more! Apply by May 13th.
Engineering Ambassador Applications
Join our team of dedicated student ambassadors to help high school students navigate their journey to Waterloo. Lead campus tours, host a student on a shadow day, chat virtually with students, attend events, and more! Apply by May 13th.