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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
Dean Wells pays tribute to the Iron Ring's legacy
This opinion piece by Dean Mary Wells of Waterloo Engineering and Dean Suzanne Kresta of the University of Prince Edward Island's Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering recently appeared in the Globe and Mail.
Nearly a century ago, Canadian engineers conducted the first iron ring ceremony, a way for the profession to symbolize its commitment to the public good following a moment of failure and broken trust.
Student founders win big at Velocity pitch contest
Eight teams of student founders from the University of Waterloo won a total of $95,000 at the Velocity Pitch Competition – All Star Edition to invest in their innovative startups.
Waterloo Engineering students co-founded six of those startups, including the event’s first-prize winner of $25,000 — GreaseTech. The company, co-founded by Jesh Ramesh (MBET ’24), helps manufacturers prevent machine failures by optimizing lubrication processes.
Canada's largest tech company praises Waterloo talent
The University of Waterloo’s Faculty of Engineering hosted Tobias Lütke, CEO and co-founder of Shopify, in a recent fireside chat with Vivek Goel, president and vice-chancellor of the University.
Lütke spoke of the calibre of Waterloo's co-op students, stating that Shopify employs 40 per cent of its interns from the University because "Waterloo offers a different tier of talent".
Events
Graduate Studies at the University of Waterloo- Considerations for US Residents
Are you a US resident aspiring to advance your engineering career? Join us for an exclusive webinar to explore the diverse graduate programs offered by the University of Waterloo's renowned Faculty of Engineering and to learn about the immigration requirements.
Boston Alumni Social
The Faculties of Engineering and Science are delighted to host an alumni reception in Boston, at Industrious, Back Bay on April 9, 2025. Enjoy food and refreshments while you personally connect (or reconnect) with your University of Waterloo classmates and hear the latest news from Science and Engineering. Special thanks to Larry Kim (BASc '00) for hosting us.
Documentary Screening: "Rock This Town"
Rock This Town brings to life the exciting history of rock music concerts in KW from the 1960s and 1970s. An insider’s look into the gritty reality of building the local live music scene. This 70-minute documentary features interviews with music business pros plus performances by today’s musicians. Rock stars come and go but live music is here to stay!