It’s one thing to learn concepts and skills in the classroom; it’s another thing entirely to apply them to real-world problems and create solutions. That’s why we pioneered project-based learning back in the 1960s, and haven’t stopped perfecting it since.
Your IQP (the interdisciplinary Interactive Qualifying Project), MQP (the Major Qualifying Project in your area of expertise), and co-curricular humanities project help you take the theories you’ve learned and apply them to real-life situations.
Because after all, what’s the point of inventing cool things if you don’t use them to improve the world?
You won’t be the only one impacted by the next four years—you and your project work will also have a tangible effect on people around the world. There’s no time to waste; you’ll start thinking, researching, and doing from your first days on campus.
There’s a reason our motto is “Theory and Practice,” not “Theory then Practice.”
And that’s just the beginning. Get in touch to learn more, schedule a virtual campus visit, and start planning out your application. We can’t wait to hear from you.
“I’m a real believer in going out and building something instead of just sitting in a classroom all day, learning about how to build something. That's the biggest reason I came to WPI.”
Project-based learning is at the heart of a WPI education.
Make an impact at one of our 50+ project centers around the world.
Complete real-world research work and prove you’ve got what it takes.
Immerse yourself in new cultures while helping real communities.
