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
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.
How our students get a head start in the workforce
The University of Waterloo is home to the largest engineering school in Canada. Founded in 1957 to train skilled engineers for local industries, the institution has been central to the Waterloo Region’s economic growth.
Waterloo’s reputation is underscored by its internationally renowned co-op program and entrepreneurial ethos. Its global co-op employer network of more than 8,000 organizations in 70 countries — from Fortune 500 leaders to tech startups — hire Waterloo talent, giving them a head start in the workforce.
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.
