Faculty of Engineering

About Faculty of Engineering

The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Windsor is an academic division located in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Established alongside the growth of its parent institution, which acquired full university status in 1963, the faculty provides undergraduate and graduate engineering education. Situated near the Canada–United States border, the faculty is positioned in a major North American industrial and automotive manufacturing hub. It functions as the primary center for engineering research and professional instruction within the university, serving domestic and international students enrolled in various technical disciplines.

The faculty operates several core academic departments, including Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Mechanical, Automotive, and Materials Engineering. Through these departments, the institution offers Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Master of Applied Science (M.A.Sc.), Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree programs. Specialized study options are available in fields such as industrial engineering, mechatronics, environmental engineering, and computer engineering. The curriculum incorporates fundamental science, mathematics, and design principles, preparing graduates for professional practice and technical leadership roles.

Undergraduate engineering programs offered by the faculty are accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB), which operates under Engineers Canada. This accreditation ensures that the educational curriculum meets the professional academic standards required for licensure as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada. The program structures align with international engineering education standards, allowing graduates to seek recognition and employment within global engineering sectors.

A central facility for the faculty is the Ed Lumley Centre for Engineering Innovation (CEI), an 80-room, 300,000-square-foot instructional and research building located on the main university campus. The CEI features specialized laboratories, interactive learning spaces, micro-computing hubs, and dedicated industrial research spaces. The building itself functions as a living laboratory, integrating monitored structural, mechanical, and electrical systems into the teaching curriculum. Facilities within the center support research in heavy structures, clean energy, advanced materials, cybersecurity, and vehicle technology.

The Faculty of Engineering maintains research strengths in automotive systems, clean technology, environmental monitoring, structural engineering, and advanced manufacturing. Due to its geographical location, the faculty collaborates with industrial partners, municipal agencies, and federal research organizations. Research centers housed within or affiliated with the faculty include facilities dedicated to turbulence research, noise and vibration analysis, sensor technology, and wastewater treatment, contributing to advancements in industrial processes and environmental sustainability.

To complement academic coursework, the faculty provides practical training opportunities through cooperative education (co-op) options. The co-op program allows students to complete paid, full-time work terms with corporate, government, and industrial employers across Canada and internationally. Additionally, students participate in extra-curricular technical groups, such as the Formula SAE design team, Engineers Without Borders, and specialized robotics competitions, which allow for the practical application of engineering theories in competitive and project-based environments.