Go Beyond Theory. Build Real Tech That Matters.
Build AI systems, design games, secure networks. Start coding real solutions from day one.
1 WPI Class of 2025, Computer Science BS | 2 LinkedIn Top Colleges, 2025 | 3 U.S. News & World Report, 2025
Explore Freely Before Committing
You’re allowed to not know your tech major yet. Our flexible curriculum lets you explore computer science, data science, cybersecurity, and more through hands-on projects. You’re free to test, pivot, or completely change direction as you go. Immersive computing experiences help you discover your niche, without the pressure of picking it on day one.
Knowing Starts with Doing
Real, hands-on coding and building start your first term. Instead of waiting to touch a real system, you get a live preview of what a career securing networks, shaping AI, or building software could actually look like.
Build AI systems that address real problems
Create machine learning models for mental health detection using Amazon cloud infrastructure. Develop AI-driven trading systems and intelligent tutoring platforms. Design neural networks that predict outcomes from real medical data.
Design games and interactive experiences
Build VR experiences to preserve Venice's historic bell towers. Create educational games for middle school science education. Work on interactive digital touchscreens for museums reaching thousands of visitors.
Secure critical systems and networks
Develop strong authentication systems and Windows GUI context extraction tools. Build cybersecurity solutions that safeguard the online presence of vulnerable populations. Create digital forensics tools for real organizations.
Transform data into actionable insights
Analyze emergency services data to improve response times. Build dashboards for forex trading risk analysis. Create predictive models that help organizations make data-driven decisions.
The Unusual Way You Learn Here
Curiosity is your only prerequisite. This is a place to build your technical portfolio, of course, but also your problem-solving skills, leadership experience, and confidence. WPI’s unconventional model gives you room to focus, discover, and experiment risk-free, so you can figure out exactly where in tech you want to go.
7-Week Terms
Intensive focus on 3 courses at a time means deeper learning and real project completion. No more semester-long slogs, you always see the finish line.
Projects From Day One
Build real software for actual clients starting your first year, not after graduation. You graduate with a portfolio, not just a transcript.
Collaborative Culture
Work in teams like real tech companies do, no cutthroat competition. The person next to you is a future colleague, not a rival.
No Failing Grades
A, B, C, or NR system encourages taking risks and exploring new technologies. Failure to learn is impossible when the system is built to support you.
Personal Attention
13:1 student-faculty ratio means professors actually know your name. Get real mentorship from researchers who are building the future of tech.
Simple Philosophy
Go to class. Do the work. Ask for help. It works. Never coded before? Perfect, we start with the basics and build from there.
9 Future-Focused Computing Programs
Each program is project-driven from day one. Build a portfolio before you graduate. Or combine programs to create your unique tech expertise.
Artificial Intelligence
- Design ethical AI for real-world problems, from healthcare diagnostics to climate solutions
- Specialize in a field you care about: robotics, experience design, computer engineering, and more
Salary data coming soon, this is a new program
Computer Science
- Build complete software systems and AI applications for real organizations
- Create algorithms that handle millions of users with performance optimization
Microsoft, Amazon, Dell Technologies, NVIDIA, Apple
Cybersecurity
- Build security systems that protect against ransomware and cyber attacks
- Design encryption and network security for critical infrastructure
Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon
Data Science
- Build machine learning models for healthcare and business analytics
- Create data visualization systems that reveal insights from complex datasets
Dell Technologies, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Meta Platforms Inc., Wayfair, Tesla
Interactive Media & Game Development
- Design immersive games and interactive experiences from concept to launch
- Build game engines and virtual environments using cutting-edge technology
The Walt Disney Company, Amazon, Epic, Arista Networks, Demiurge Studios
Information Systems & Technologies
- Design enterprise systems and business technology solutions
- Build database systems and networks that power modern organizations
Epic Systems, Textron, PepsiCo, Axcelis Technologies, Inc., Fifth Third Bank
Electrical & Computer Engineering
- Design electronic circuits for autonomous vehicles and medical sensors
- Build wireless networks and cybersecurity systems for smart cities
Microsoft, Dell Technologies, SpaceX, RTX, MathWorks
Robotics Engineering
- Build autonomous robots for warehouse logistics and space exploration
- Develop robotic systems for medical surgery and disaster response
Amazon, Boston Dynamics, Microsoft, SpaceX, The Walt Disney Company
Financial Technology
- Build digital payment systems and blockchain applications
- Develop algorithmic trading platforms and financial analytics tools
Morgan Stanley
Find Your Computing Strength
Not sure which path fits you best? Take 30 seconds to discover your computing destiny.
All my favorite classes at WPI have involved projects and group work. In Object-Oriented Design class, for example, my partner and I built a particle collision simulator that, once we got the physics right, displayed all the particles in a turkey shape for Thanksgiving.
Wilson Gramer '26, BS in Computer Science
Where Computing Grads Work
Microsoft, Google, Amazon, SpaceX, Epic Games, IBM, Intel, Unity, MongoDB, Fidelity Investments, Raytheon/RTX, Dell Technologies, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, National Grid, Symbotic, and many more.
Take Your Code Global: Work on projects at 50+ locations worldwide through the Global Projects Program. Recent projects include developing Google Docs add-ons like docASSIST, creating cloud-based financial technology API integrations with IBM, and building software infrastructure that empowers teachers in developing nations.
Ready to Build Tomorrow's Technology?
Applications open August 1. Early Action deadline: November 1.
Application deadlines
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EA I
Early Decision / Early Action I November 1
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EA II
Early Decision / Early Action II January 5
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RD
Regular Decision February 1