Worcester Polytechnic Institute
(WPI)
About
The Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a private research university in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1865, WPI was one of the United States' first engineering and technology universities and now has 14 academic departments with over 50 bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D. degree programs. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".
Ranked Top 601 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 19 subject rankings
Ranking Overview
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Key Facts
Historical Trend
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Top Subjects
Subject Rankings
QS
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing | 51+ | - | 2021 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-450 | - | 2022 |
| Engineering & Technology | 451-500 | - | 2020 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 501-575 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science & Information Systems | 751-850 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
5 subjects|
Subject
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Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Management | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Economics | 176–200 | 47.3 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Education | 301–400 | 36.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 401–500 | 34.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 501–600 | 36.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 501–600 | 37.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 28.2 | 2026 |
US News
2 subjects|
Subject
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Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | =481 | 36.1 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =806 | 36.1 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
high school in Massachusetts, United States
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