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
Students and alumni fuel Waterloo’s entrepreneurial energy
Two of the country's biggest student-led tech events landed in Waterloo this September, attracting students, alumni, business founders and investors from around the world, reinforcing the region's status as the place for startups and tech talent in Canada.
Hack the North, now in its 13th year, welcomed more than 1,000 participants for a 36-hour hacking sprint that produced 353 projects. Waterloo Tech Week — in only its second year — connected founders, talent scouts and venture capitalists across the startup community.
Undergrad students earn global leadership fellowships
Three Waterloo Engineering students have earned a national fellowship that supports global leadership and entrepreneurship.
Mechatronics Engineering student Tobias Grether-Murray, Electrical Engineering student Jordan Leis and Systems Design Engineering student Taira Mehta have been named 2026 Cansbridge Fellows, a competitive program that provides hands-on international experience through a self-organized internship in Asia. Grether-Murray and Leis are scheduled for winter 2027 placements, and Mehta for summer 2027.
Alum founders earn backing for AI platform for retail chains
Two retail and technology veterans with roots at Waterloo Engineering are using the lessons they learned to help retailers ensure corporate plans are efficiently executed at the store level.
Jeremy Pee (BASc ’99, mechanical engineering) and Herman Paek (BASc ’99, electrical engineering) launched Thri5 in 2024 after experiencing frustration in their careers with the costly disconnect between head office and individual stores.
Events
Community Well-being Fruits and Veg Market
Fresh produce, right on campus. No grocery run. No hassle. Just bags of seasonal fruit and veggies at prices well below what you’d pay at a store. Grab one between classes and you’re set for the week! Open to all students and employees.
Economic Briefing with Professor Larry Smith
This October 1, Waterloo Engineering invites you to join us in Toronto for an evening reception and lecture with Professor Larry Smith. The event marks Smith’s remarkable 45-year career at the University where he specializes in forecasting and the economics of innovation.
This event is part of Waterloo Engineering's annual alumni lecture series exploring the forces shaping our global future. This year's focus on economic futures connects to the University of Waterloo's Global Futures vision — a framework for addressing the defining challenges of our time.
WaterLeadership | Knowledge Mobilization 101
Learn how to translate your research into real-world impact with the WaterLeadership Knowledge Mobilization 101 workshop, led by Water Institute specialist Elanor Waslander. Participants will explore practical frameworks to define impact goals, identify key audiences, and implement effective communication strategies. This in-person session is open to University of Waterloo graduate students, faculty, and staff.