Nanotechnology Engineering

Join us to be a technology rebel, break convention, and create disruptive novel ideas for a bold new scientific frontier!

Nanotechnology Engineering is the foundation of future technology. It saves lives, mitigates climate change, enables AI and quantum computing, powers the global economy, and enhances our quality of life.

At the University of Waterloo, Nanotechnology Engineering brings together Chemical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Chemistry to create a uniquely powerful, interdisciplinary program - ranked #1 in Canada for Nanotechnology by the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities.

Rooted in materials science, chemistry, quantum physics, biology, and medicine, nanotechnology fuels advances in everything from life-saving pharmaceuticals and biomedical tools to cutting-edge electronics, automotive innovation, and global communications. It enables game-changing technologies like COVID mRNA vaccines, precision drug delivery, high-performance integrated circuits, and sustainable energy solutions.

Our program is the first accredited nanotechnology program in Canada and features a dedicated program clean room with multimillion-dollar, cutting-edge equipment. You’ll gain hands-on experience working with nanoscale materials, devices, and fabrication processes that push the boundaries of modern technology.

You’ll gain extensive experience in your lab courses and through a range of paid co-op opportunities. When you graduate, you'll be well positioned to benefit from the billions of dollars of planned investment in the global nanotechnology sector that enables advanced computing, innovative health care systems, and tackling climate change through renewable energy production and storage.