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 10,500 students enrolled in 2021. In 2019/20, external research funding from Canadian and international partners exceeded $86.8 million, a strong indication of our extensive industry partnerships and the excellence of our engineering research programs.
News
Two alum startups get $1M to accelerate growth
Two Waterloo Engineering alumni-founded companies have been awarded $1M in funding from Y Combinator (YC).
Briar Smith (BASc ’20, mechatronics, robotics and automation engineering) co-founded Attunement, which is revolutionizing mental health through the power of AI. Mohammed Al-arnawoot (BASc '17, mechatronics engineering) co-founded DraftAid, which uses AI algorithms to automate the 3D model to 2D production fabrication drawing process. Each received $500,00 in funding.
Student and alum revel in Waterloo Engineering traditions
Getting a Waterloo Engineering degree involves a lot of hard study. But it’s not all work and no play.
Dylan Ellingson, a second-year mechatronics engineering student, and alum Aarchit Gupta (MMSc ’19) discuss some of the many fun Faculty traditions that bolster camaraderie and build a valuable sense of community. One that always brings a smile to the faces of students and alumni is Engineering Day.
Waterloo Engineering receives award from FIRST Robotics Canada
This April, the Faculty of Engineering received the inaugural Educational Partner Award from FIRST Robotics Canada.
Waterloo is the first institution to receive this honour — testament to a long history of collaboration and support.
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Engineering Ambassador Applications
Join our team of dedicated student ambassadors to help high school students navigate their journey to Waterloo. Lead campus tours, host a student on a shadow day, chat virtually with students, attend events, and more! Apply by May 13th.
Engineering Ambassador Applications
Join our team of dedicated student ambassadors to help high school students navigate their journey to Waterloo. Lead campus tours, host a student on a shadow day, chat virtually with students, attend events, and more! Apply by May 13th.
Engineering Ambassador Applications
Join our team of dedicated student ambassadors to help high school students navigate their journey to Waterloo. Lead campus tours, host a student on a shadow day, chat virtually with students, attend events, and more! Apply by May 13th.