
1st
in Canada for Chemical Engineering
QS World University Rankings by Subject (2024)
1st
in Canada for Electrical and Computer Engineering
Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2024
1st
in Canada for Civil Engineering
QS World University Rankings by Subject (2024)


22nd
in the world for VC-backed undergraduate entrepreneurs
Pitchbook Universities 2020
25th
in the world for Electrical Engineering
U.S News and World Report 2020
33rd
in the world for Electrical & Electronic Engineering
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022
49th
in the world for Engineering & Technology
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022
49th
in the world for Mechanical Engineering
U.S News and World Report 2020
51st
in the world for Chemical Engineering
Academic Ranking of World Universities 2021
57th
in the world as best Engineering school
U.S News and World Report 2020
49th
in the world for Mechanical Engineering
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022
75th
in the world for Chemical Engineering
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022
There is an undeniable reputation throughout tech of the kind of engineering talent that comes out of the University of Waterloo. The students here are probably going to be the business leaders of this century.
Over 90% of graduates
are employed within 6 months of graduation


Waterloo Engineering has
1400 students
participating in placements/exchanges outside of Canada (Fall 2024)
Waterloo Engineering provided me with a truly unique education. I can link my success in life to the skills and perspective I gained in my time at Waterloo. The next generation of thinkers, leaders, and doers will come from Waterloo.