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Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at the University of Waterloo

Part of Canada's largest engineering school, the Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering department at the University of Waterloo is home to 2,400 undergraduates, 400 graduate students, faculty, and staff. 

Our graduate programs are designed to produce skilled problem solvers, leaders, and innovators who are able to create mechanical systems and electro-mechanical designs that impact industries and improve the world.  

We have research and course-based programs. Course-based programs are about building general skills, and research-based programs give you an opportunity to work on research with a supervisor. Here's what to expect while conducting your graduate studies at the University of Waterloo:

  • Access to excellent research facilities that house cutting-edge equipment for students and faculty to conduct leading research in their industries

  • Highly regarded faculty members that students will research and learn from

  • An M.Eng program that offers a co-op stream so you can continue to kickstart your career and make industry connections

  • First in the country to offer interdisciplinary research and collaborative programs in nanotechnology engineering

MME Staff Contact Information

1. Graduate Administrator, MEng/MASc 

I can help you with... 

  • Guidance and support to MASc and MEng students on academic regulations, policies, requirements, procedures, and individual program requirements. 

  • Serves as the main point of communication between MASc, MEng students and the University. 

  • Investigate inquiries of a complex and unique nature and advocate on behalf of students. 

Karen Schooley, mmengadvisor@uwaterloo.ca and mmascadvisor@uwaterloo.ca 

2. Graduate Admission & Recruitment Administrator  

I can help you with... 

  • Information about MME's graduate programs (MEng, MASc, PhD) 

  • Questions about graduate admission requirements  

  • Help during the graduate application process 

Mat Walton, mme-grad-admissions@uwaterloo.ca 
Location: E7 3318 

3. Graduate Academic Service Coordinator 

I can help you with... 

  • TA hiring 

  • GRS funding 

  • Scholarships and Awards 

Tanya Yoworski, mme-grad-funding@uwaterloo.ca 
Location: E7 3312 

4. Graduate Administrator (PhD) 

I can help you with...  

  • Records including changes of enrolment, supervisor and program plan; credit transfer, etc. 

  • PhD comprehensive exam 

  • PhD defense 

Jian Zou, mphdadvisor@uwaterloo.ca 
Location: E7 3316