Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a private research university in Worcester, Massachusetts. WPI's campus, located on a secluded hill, doesn't look or feel like a big-city university. But just down the hill awaits a bustling metropolis with the amenities, opportunities and vibrant culture you'd expect from New England's second-largest city.
Language of instruction: English Academic calendar: January-May, September-December Website:wpi.edu Youtube: WPI
Exchange opportunities
Number of spots: 2 semester spots. Open for students in Mechanical Engineering, and Design and Product Realisation. Not open for students in Industrial Engineering and Management. Grade requirements: No
Visa and vaccine in the USA
The processing time for a visa to study in the USA can take a long time; therefore, you should start the application as soon as you have been accepted for exchange studies at a university in the USA. The same goes for arranging the necessary vaccines you need to start your studies in the US.
For exchange studies in the US, a J-1 visa is required (DS-2019 form):
I-901 SEVIS Fee | ICE
. J-1 students may enter the USA up to 30 days prior to the start date on the DS2019.
Cost for visa: approximately $220 (as of 2025).
Keep the following documents with you in your hand luggage:
Passport
I-20 or DS-2019
I-901 SEVIS fee payment receipt
Proof of financial resources
Acceptance letter from Exchange University
When applying for a US visa, you are required to provide financial evidence to show that you can afford your stay in the US. You can, for example, use a bank statement in this matter.
You can find more information about the visa requirements on the US embassy website:
usembassy.gov/visas
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Immunisation requirements are based on state law; you may need the following vaccines to start your studies in the USA.
Rubeola (Measles, MMR)
Rubella (MMR)
Mumps (MMR)
Tetanus Diphtheria (Td or Tdap)
Meningitis (Men Quad/Conjugate, MCV4)
Meningococcal B (Separate from Meningitis)
You may also need a Tuberculosis screening (most often done upon arrival in the US).
