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's research image wins national photography prize
Waterloo Engineering alum Dr. Kiyoumars Zarshenas (PhD ’23) won the Science Exposed 2024 Jury Prize from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) for his electron microscope image showcasing the intricate layers of a structured membrane.
Zarshenas' achieved his award-winning image by freezing the membrane with liquid nitrogen, fracturing it and capturing the cross-section using electron microscopy. Inspired by natural forms, he processed the image to emphasize the membrane’s complex structure.
More than $1.1 million awarded to researchers
The Government of Canada has announced significant funding awards for University of Waterloo researchers, with Faculty of Engineering scholars receiving grants for impactful projects in technology, sustainability, and health.
This funding, awarded through the Canada Foundation for Innovation and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), aims to advance critical areas of research and infrastructure.
Student team wins pitch contest for femtech innovation
Waterloo Engineering student team PeriGuard won first place at the Velocity FemTech Innovation Challenge for their safe, cost-effective and eco-friendly device designed to prevent a woman’s perineum from tearing during childbirth.
The team of biomedical engineering students — Clara Kim, Erica Liu, Sean D'Mello and Emily Rose — competed against seven other teams at the pitch finale and were awarded $4,000 to invest in their innovation’s development.
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.