About WPI
Tackle real problems from day one. At WPI, students combine theory and practice to become the innovators and leaders of tomorrow. As one of the nation’s first and foremost technological universities, we believe the world needs more than graduates—it needs problem solvers.
Here’s what makes WPI different:
🔭 Legacy of Innovation: Founded 1865 in Worcester, MA with hands-on STEM education
🌍 Project-Based Learning: Students tackle real challenges in real communities
💡 Leadership Outcomes: Creates innovators, inventors, entrepreneurs ready for future work
🔬 R1 Research University: World-class research enriching student education
🧑🎓 50+ Majors in 6 Areas: Engineering, Computing & Information Sciences, Business, Science & Math, Social Sciences, Humanities & Arts.
Ready to build the future?
