Graduate Programs
Applying to WPI's Graduate Programs
WPI offers world-class graduate programs that prepare our students for leadership roles in a wide range of fields, often crossing boundaries between traditional areas of study in order to address the most critical problems of our day. To pursue your graduate studies at WPI, or for additional information about the application process, please visit our Graduate Admissions website.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers master of science (M.S.) and doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in mechanical engineering, material sciences, and manufacturing engineering. The specific requirements for each degree are described in detail below. Regularly offered courses cover fundamental engineering sciences and special topic courses expose students to state-of-the-art research topics. The department has offered graduate degrees since 1895 and currently has over 100 full- and part-time students.
Areas of Study
WPI has several opportunities for graduate study at the master's and doctoral levels. Descriptions of all programs, including degree requirements and course descriptions can be found in the appropriate sections of the WPI Graduate Catalog.
- Mechanical Engineering
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Master of Science
Doctor of Philosophy - Materials Process Engineering
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Master of Science
- Materials Science and Engineering
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Master of Science
Doctor of Philosophy - Manufacturing Engineering
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Master of Science
Doctor of Philosophy
Course Descriptions
Information and Applications
For more information on these programs, please fill out this Inquiry Form. To apply online, or to learn more about WPI, visit the Graduate Studies and Enrollment Web site.