Undergraduate Programs

The mechanical engineering program at WPI is designed to develop graduates who can deal with world situations that involve technological and humanistic/societal issues. Students develop literacy and competency in utilizing scientific and engineering methods for devising useful products in an economical way, while considering the impacts on society. The Mechanical Engineering program Educational Objectives & Outcomes are in harmony with the WPI Plan philosophy of education, in which each student develops competence, confidence, and the skill of self-learning.

Areas of Study

The department offers bachelor of science degrees in:

Additionally, mechanical engineering majors select from seven concentrations:

All mechanical engineering majors must complete the same set of distribution requirements, but each concentration has a different set of courses and MQP topics associated with it.

Additional information about undergraduate study at WPI is available in the WPI Undergraduate Catalog. Answers to specific questions about studying Mechanical Engineering at WPI are available online in our Academic Planning FAQ.

Courses Descriptions

Combined B.S./M.S. and B.S./M.Eng. Programs

Outstanding undergraduate students in Mechanical Engineering at WPI are eligible to participate in the B.S./M.S. B.S./M.Eng. Programs. These programs allows students to complete both a bachelor of science and either a master of science or master of engineering degree within about five years, a process made possible by double-counting certain courses for both degrees.

More information about this program is located in the Combined Bachelor's/Master's Program Web site.

Information and Applications

For more information on these programs, please fill out this inquiry form. To apply for admission online, or to learn more about WPI, visit the Undergraduate Admissions Web site.