Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Founded in 1865 in Worcester, WPI was one of the United States' first engineering and technology universities and now has 14 academic departments with over 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in science, engineering, technology, management, the social sciences, and the humanities and arts, leading to bachelor's, master's and PhD degrees. WPI's faculty works with students in a number of research areas, including biotechnology, fuel cells, information security, surface metrology, materials processing, and nanotechnology.

International applicants must submit proof of English language proficiency through one of the following exams:

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language):  Minimum score 80 with no section below 20

IELTS (International English Language Testing System): Minimum score 6.5 with no band below 6.0

PTE (Pearson’s Test of English): Minimum score 53 PTE-A

Citizens of an English speaking country who attended an English speaking high school for four years may be exempt.