Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a private research institution of the United States. Founded in 1865 in Worcester, was one of the first engineering and technological universities of the United States. Worcester Polytechnic Institute educates bachelor, master, postgraduate and doctor students.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is famous worldwide for its individual, innovative educational program. The university is ranked 133 in the national ranking, and 633 in the international ranking. WPI is also known for its high-income graduates. 

Outstanding graduates and teachers

The educational institution is famous for a large list of outstanding graduates. Among them are a huge number of scientists who have contributed to the development of science and technology. Also on the list are famous politicians and creative personalities.

• Elwood Haynes (chemist, inventor and assistant in the development of the automotive industry, participated in the creation of stainless steel);
• Atwater Kent (founded the Atwater Kent Manufacturing Company, which was the world's leading producer of radio stations in the late 1920s);
• John Woodman Higgins (was the founder of Worcester Pressed Steel and the Higgins Armory);
• James Smith (was an engineer, entrepreneur, educator and businessman, co-founder and president of the National Radio Institute (NRI) in Washington);
• Robert H. Goddard (father of rocket science);
• Lawrence C. Jones (Vermont Attorney General);
• William Stevens Lawton (was lieutenant general of the US Army);
• Harold Stephen Black (revolutionized electronics by inventing a negative feedback amplifier in 1927);
• Richard T. Whitcomb (was an aeronautical engineer responsible for the development of high-speed aircraft);
• Robert Stamppel (was the inventor of the catalytic converter, as well as the former chairman and CEO of General Motors);
• Paul Allair (was the previous CEO of Xerox);
• Don Peterson (former CFO of Lucent Technologies, as well as founder, CEO and Chairman of Avaya);
• David Gevirtz (CNN columnist, adviser on cyber-terrorism and leading presidential scholar).

Among the famous teachers are: David Adam (professor of biology), Kaveh Pahlavan (professor of electrical engineering), Umberto Mosco (taught mathematics), George Phyllis (physicist), Brian Moriarty and others.

The Worcester Polytechnic Institute campus is geographically located in the city of Worcester. Near the building is a large Tudor style mansion. It was built in 1923 by graduate Aldus Chapin Higgins, who then bequeathed to his alma mater. This mansion and the surrounding English garden serve as a picturesque historical background for many alumni events, and is also the headquarters of the Alumni Department.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute supports 20 sports teams that are actively participating in competitions in New England. On campus there is a large library, dormitories, canteens, a sports complex and playgrounds.

The university is a member of the Association of Independent, Technological Universities, Colleges of Worcester Consortium, Sport affiliations: National Collegiate Athletic Association.

Enrollment in the Worcester Polytechnic Institute is based on the statement provided from the previous place of education. The entrance competition here is not very strict (approximately 60% of applicants will be enrolled). Foreigners can do the same with local residents. The academic year here consists of quarters.

The university offers many specialties in the areas of engineering, science, management, humanities and social sciences. The institute is best known for its engineering disciplines. It is also one of the most popular educational centers in North America and around the world. Unlike many peer universities, WPI does not unite different directions to colleges or schools.

Tuition is quite high here. For the undergraduate program you will need to pay 43000 USD / year, and for the master course - 23000 USD / year. However, the Institute provides financial assistance in the form of scholarships to students with good academic performance.

In total, the university has about 5,000 students and 390 teachers. Foreign citizens make up 21% of the total number of students. Worcester Polytechnic Institute provides the possibility of receiving education remotely using online courses. The institute cooperates with a large number of educational institutions, research centers and international organizations.

Students have the opportunity to carry out development not only on the basis of the institution, but also beyond its borders (in partner research centers). Also, the university supports the program for the exchange of students and teachers.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision