Pursue a Graduate Degree at WPI
We are here to help guide you in the graduate admissions process so you can make an informed decision on the best graduate degree for yourself and your career goals. Whether you’re interested in pursuing an advanced master’s postgraduate degree or a doctoral degree, we are here to help.
In graduate programs at WPI, you will find:
Research Opportunity and Purpose
World-renowned and innovative new labs alike are made up of talented teams addressing real-world, interdisciplinary problems that impact communities and organizations right now. Graduate alumni from WPI embark on career paths in top professions with jobs in demand. Our graduate research is meaningful, purposeful, and looks to fill a need in society.
Meaningful Mentorship
WPI is a supportive community where one person’s accomplishments reflects on the whole community. Our faculty members are committed to your professional graduate degree goals and want you to succeed beyond the classroom. The Office of Graduate Studies, too, provides workshops and professional development to diversify your skill set as a graduate student.
Preparation for the Future of Work
Graduate students from WPI are well-supported from a variety of graduate programs and services and provided with opportunities to succeed with jobs in demand. In addition, you will work with peers and undergraduates, which provides opportunities for you to lead and mentor.
Learn more about WPI and our academic divisions:
- School of Arts & Sciences
- School of Engineering
- School of Business
- The Global School
- Online Graduate Programs
- BS/MS programs (for current WPI undergraduates and alumni who graduated within the last five years)
All Degrees & Certificates
Event Calendar
The Graduate Studies Team at WPI is on the road all the time from industry trade shows to career fairs and information sessions - both in person and virtual! Find us at one of the following events to learn more about our extensive suite of graduate programs.
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See More EventsWPI is proud to be the recipient of not one, but two National Science Foundation Research Traineeship programs. The programs provide exceptionally talented graduate students with specialized training and funding assistance to join careers at the forefront of technology and innovation. The programs are for graduate students in research-based master's and doctoral degree programs in STEM.
Grad Student Voices
A student of your caliber will have choices when it comes to pursuing a graduate degree at WPI. Most of our graduate students could have gone anywhere, and they chose WPI for various reasons. Among them is the genuine interest in solving some of the world's big problems. Get to know our graduate studients on our student voices page.
Guided Campus Tours
Explore the vibrant campus of Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and discover why it's the perfect place to pursue your academic and professional goals! Join us for an in-person campus tour and experience firsthand the innovative spirit, state-of-the-art facilities, and supportive community that make WPI unique. Your visit will be guided by one of our graduate student workers who is looking forward to answering any questions you may have. Whether you're interested in our renowned engineering programs or exploring new fields, a campus tour is the best way to envision your future at WPI. Sign up today and take the first step toward an exciting journey with us!