Academic Programs
About WPI’s Academic Programs
With a rich history spanning nearly 150 years, WPI has grown and evolved as new technologies emerge. Learn more about WPI and how technology and society intersect within the About WPI section of our website.
Academic Projects at WPI
Project activity is an integral part of the educational experience for all students under the WPI Plan. Each project runs the equivalent of three full-time courses. The two types of qualifying projects are:
- A project in the major field of study. Called the Major Qualifying Project (MQP) this project focuses on the synthesis of all previous study to solve problems or perform tasks in the major field with confidence, and communicate the results effectively.
- A project which relates technology and science to society or human needs. This project, known as the Interactive Qualifying Project (IQP), challenges students to relate social needs or concerns to specific issues raised by technological developments.
Learn more about the purpose academic projects at WPI and how to sponsor a project.
Academic Departments/Curriculum at WPI
WPI's 18 academic departments offer more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. From science and engineering, to the humanities and arts, WPI students receive a well-rounded education and leave WPI fully prepared to tackle real-world problems.
Take time to review WPI’s Academic Departments, the faculty, and the courses they offer.
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