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 10,898 enrolled in 2025, and expansive range of state -of- the -art, future ready labs powered by industry and government funding. In 2024/25, external research funding from Canadian and international partners exceeded $103 million, up $24 million from prior year, this strong growth is reflective of our extensive industry partnerships and the excellence of our engineering research programs.
News
Systems classmates all land at space robotics company
Three classmates in the systems design engineering program at Waterloo Engineering have gone on to careers at one of Canada’s leading space technology companies since graduating three years ago.
Mary McPhee, Emily Pittman and Elodie Xie (all BASc ’23) are all putting their skills and educations to good use at MDA Space in roles advancing space robotics.
Low-cost filters 3D-printed to remove microplastics in water
A low-cost, 3D-printed filter developed by researchers at Waterloo Engineering removes up to 90 per cent of harmful microplastics from water.
The efficiency of the customizable filter, created in a three-step process, makes it a promising, inexpensive device for both residential and commercial applications.
Researchers work with partners on agriculture-related projects
Coated seeds that hold moisture until it rains are one of several innovations Waterloo Engineering researchers have developed while working with government, academic and industry partners in the agricultural sector.
“The problems we face today are complex, and their solutions demand equally complex expertise,” said Dr. Christian Euler, a chemical engineering professor. “By collaborating across disciplines, we move toward addressing these problems and strengthening Ontario's food resilience.”
Events
Public Talk: Building for Ourselves: Including Human Aging in the Age of AI
Dr. Jennifer Boger challenges us to consider a population that AI often overlooks: older adults. Through practical examples and candid discussion, Jennifer will highlight why inclusive design is no longer optional but essential as AI becomes increasingly embedded in our daily lives.
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!