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The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is co-ordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.

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Ranked among the top 50 engineering schools worldwide, Waterloo Engineering is committed to leading engineering education and research.

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Waterloo Engineering invites our future undergraduate students and their supporters to campus for Fall Open House to explore what the University of Waterloo has to offer!

A Waterloo Engineering research team has designed a system that fits into a smart watch and eliminates the need for diabetics to have to prick their fingers or rely on invasive wearable patches with micro-needles to track their blood-sugar levels.

On Friday, November 1, the Faculty of Engineering and guests gathered to celebrate an enduring legacy in engineering education: the pioneering textbook Microelectronic Circuits, co-authored by professors Adel Sedra and K.C. Smith. This iconic book has shaped the academic journey of countless students worldwide. The event, held on the 5th floor of Engineering Building 7, featured Adel Sedra, a former Dean of Waterloo Engineering, as the guest of honour for the unveiling of a custom-designed bookcase dedicated to this important work.

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Explore our Nanotechnology Engineering program, where you’ll learn to manipulate matter at the atomic and molecular scale, typically between 1 to 100 nanometers. With applications spanning electronics, healthcare, energy and environmental protection, this rapidly growing field offers the chance to develop groundbreaking solutions. Hear from our professors, current students and alumni, and get your questions answered at this interactive AMA webinar.

Founded in 2015 by three Waterloo alumni from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering — Amol Karnick (BASc ’95), Sina Ghanbarzadeh (MASc ’14, in memoriam) and Dr. Karim Karim (BASc ’99, PhD ’03) — KA Imaging is built on one shared goal: to deliver significant social impact by advancing X-ray imaging technology.

Explore our Chemical Engineering program, where you'll learn to combine principles of chemistry, physics, biology and mathematics to design and optimize processes that produce, transform and transport materials. From developing new materials to creating sustainable energy solutions, chemical engineers are at the forefront of innovation. Hear from our professors, current students and alumni, and get your questions answered at this interactive AMA webinar.

Waterloo spinoff company KA Imaging is helping to improve health care diagnoses in remote areas with its advanced X-ray imaging technology.

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.

Led by Dr. George Shaker, an adjunct associate professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, the team's innovative radar technology enables non-invasive, continuous glucose monitoring that is essential for those managing diabetes.