Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a private research university founded in 1865 in Worcester, Massachusetts. It is a premier STEM-focused university and global leader in project-based learning and use-inspired research. WPI offers more than 70 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs across 18 academic departments and operates over 50 global project centers. The campus spans 95 acres and emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and real-world problem solving.