Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA
Worcester, MA
A distinctive approach to STEM education and research
Thinking about your next move? At Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), you’re not just transferring to another university—you’re joining a community that believes in learning by doing. WPI’s hands-on, project-based approach is designed to get you out of the lecture hall and into solving real-world problems from day one. It’s an education built for impact, and as a transfer student, your unique experiences are valued here.
Academics with an edge
WPI’s distinctive curriculum, known as the WPI Plan, gives you the flexibility to explore your interests while gaining practical skills. With a wide array of majors in Engineering, Science, Business, and the Humanities, you can tailor your education to your career goals. Small class sizes and a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio mean you’ll get to know your professors, who are dedicated mentors eager to guide your research and projects. The collaborative, team-based environment will prepare you for the modern workplace long before you graduate.
Life on the hill
There’s always something happening on WPI’s beautiful hilltop campus. With over 280 student clubs and organizations, from robotics and professional societies to a cappella groups and a cheese club, you’re sure to find your niche. Whether you're competing with one of the varsity or club sports teams, joining a fraternity or sorority, or participating in the vibrant arts and culture scene, you'll be part of a welcoming and energetic community. The city of Worcester also offers a bustling backdrop with great food, music, and internship opportunities.
A smooth transition for transfers
WPI is committed to making your transfer experience as seamless as possible. You'll find a dedicated transfer admissions team to guide you through the process, from credit evaluations to financial aid. WPI offers specific scholarships for transfer students, including a generous scholarship for members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Plus, with a guaranteed "Transfer Partner Student Scholarship" for students coming from partner institutions, WPI is invested in your success from the moment you apply.
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WPI is known for strong engineering and science programs with increasing focus on sustainable technologies. |
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Ranked in the top 5.1% of 20,000 worldwide universities | Center for World University Rankings, 2024 |
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Ranked #12 among the "Top Game Design Programs" for undergraduates | The Princeton Review, 2025 |
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Named a "Best Value College" | The Princeton Review, 2025 |
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Ranked #13 among private schools for "Best Career Placement" | The Princeton Review, 2025 |
"Overall, my collective experiences with projects at WPI have revealed and prepared me for the challenges and rewards of real-life work in a powerful, firsthand way."
“Through project work, I have learned to look critically at problems I don’t necessarily have the answer to. I’ve also gotten better at communicating my ideas through both writing and speaking."
“The project-based curriculum has given me the opportunity to gain valuable experience solving real-life problems. Overall, I feel like I am part of a supportive community of people here at WPI who all have the same goal of changing the world."
“The way it changed my view of the world translates to multiple, different areas of my life. I look at my community as a much smaller piece of a larger world than I used to. I see diversity in a different way.”