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
Co-op students help build Toyota's culture of innovation
Waterloo Engineering co-op students at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) are key to its ongoing success as an automotive industry giant.
Their excellent work ethic and innovative problem-solving skills help improve quality control and advance manufacturing processes. Some students go on to join the company after graduation.
System created for autonomous robot helpers in busy hospitals
Researchers at Waterloo Engineering have created technology to safely control and coordinate autonomous robots to perform routine tasks in hospitals and long-term care facilities.
The system, developed to help address a projected global nursing shortage, features ceiling-mounted sensor nodes equipped with cameras, LiDAR (light detection and ranging), an onboard processor and a 5G WiFi communication interface to connect to the cloud.
Engineering lab works with leading data company on hockey analysis
Researchers at a Waterloo Engineering lab have partnered with a leading data analytics company to advance insight into the fast-paced play in professional hockey.
The Vision and Image Processing (VIP) Research Group is collaborating with Stathletes, an Ontario-based company that provides data and problems for members to tackle using computer vision and artificial intelligence (AI) techniques.
Events
University of Waterloo Alumni Social in Boston
The Faculties of Engineering, Mathematics and Science are delighted to invite alumni in the Boston area to an alumni social in the Retro Room at Back Bay Social on April 14, 2026. Back Bay's new Retro Room blends vinyl, 1970s decor and comfort food classics. Come to experience this new 1970s-inspired listening lounge where vinyl sets the mood.
Chemical Engineering and Nanotechnology Engineering Alumni Social
The Department of Chemical Engineering is delighted to invite alumni to a social event on May 28, 2026.
Department of Management Science and Engineering Alumni Open House
The Department of Management Science and Engineering is delighted to invite alumni to an open house on June 6, 2026.
