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
Alum reflects on his student days and public sector career
Waterloo Engineering alum Gerard McDonald (BASc ‘82, civil and environmental engineering) recently retired as CEO of Engineers Canada, a national organization that regulates the practice of engineering and supports the profession’s growth in Canada.
In this Q&A, McDonald shares how his rewarding career unfolded and what he thinks makes a good engineer today.
Prof and grad student reimagine modular housing design
A Waterloo Engineering research team has developed an innovative design that allows modular timber structures to be easily relocated, reassembled and reconfigured in either urban or remote areas.
Dr. Daniel Lacroix, a professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Daniela Roscetti, a recent master's student, led the design development of a novel connector plate that, unlike traditional fasteners, connects cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels in a way that enables disassembly for easier reassembly and reuse.
Chemical engineering faculty ranked in top two per cent for research impact
Twenty faculty members from the Department of Chemical Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Waterloo have been recognized among the top 2 per cent of scholars worldwide for the impact of their research publications.
This ranking was provided by ScholarGPS, a global analytics company that evaluates the influence of academic work.
Events
Engineering Graduate Studies Webinar
Join us for an information webinar on October 30th at 10:00 AM (EDT) to explore our programs and admissions requirements. This is a great opportunity to gain insights and ask any questions you may have!
Fall Open House
Waterloo Engineering invites our future undergraduate students and their supporters to campus for Fall Open House to explore what the University of Waterloo has to offer!
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.