Wentworth Institute of Technology

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Office of International Admissions
Wentworth Institute of Technology
550 Huntington Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts 02115
USA
Telephone: 617.989.4000
Fax: 617.989.4010
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The Campus

Founded in 1904, Wentworth Institute of Technology is a private, co-educational university located in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts. Boston is one of America's most beautiful and historical cities and it is the original center of higher education in the United States. The public transportation system, known locally as the T, is at our front door, and major attractions ranging from Fenway Park (home of the Boston Red Sox baseball team) to the Museum of Fine Arts to the trendy shops of Newbury Street are only a short walk away. Wentworth enrolls 3,600 students and offers on-campus housing on its 35-acre (15-hectare), fully equipped campus. International students comprise 5% of Wentworth's total enrollment representing 60 countries.

Academics

Each program balances theory, technical skills, and cooperative education (co-op) experience. Co-op is an important feature of Wentworth's career-focused education. All students are required to work for two semesters before graduation in a paid position directly related to their major. Co-op provides valuable practical experience, which helps students find employment after graduation. Wentworth offers 15 bachelor degree programs in the following majors:

Architecture¹
Biomedical Engineering (Fall 2009)
Civil Engineering Technology³
Computer Engineering Technology³
Computer Networking and Information Systems
Computer Science
Construction Management²
Electromechanical Engineering⁶
Concentration in Biomedical Systems
Electronic Engineering Technology³
Environmental Science
Facilities Planning and Management
Industrial Design
Interior Design⁵
Management⁴
Mechanical Engineering Technology³

Wentworth is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Individual majors are professionally accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board¹ (NAAB), the American Council for Construction Education² (ACCE), the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology³ (TAC/ABET), the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education⁴ (IACBE), and the Foundation for Interior Design Education Research⁵ (FIDER), and the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology⁶ (EAC/ABET).

Wentworth's Architecture degree is grounded in fundamentals and is strong in technology and computer aided design. The Engineering Technology programs focus upon the practical application of engineering principles. Students' work in the laboratory, the drafting room, and at off-campus work sites relates directly to the classroom study of engineering theory, physics and mathematics. Wentworth students become skilled technicians and engineers, translating their theoretical work into practical and functional applications in industry. Those completing a Bachelor of Science degree enter industry as technologists and engineers.

Requirements for Application:

Completed application form (available on-line at http://www.wit.edu)
All students for whom English is not a first language must show proof of English proficiency. Please see the WIT website www.wit.edu/prospective/admissions for ways to meet this requirement.
Official School Record(s) or Transcript(s) of secondary education, with certified English translations, if in another language
Declaration of Certification of Finances, not older than 90 days at the time of application review.
Written Personal Statement

Wentworth recognizes certain Subject Examinations of the International Baccalaureate Program (IB), and Advanced Placement (AP) Program as administered by the College Board. For more information or to take a virtual tour of Wentworth Institute of Technology visit our home page at www.wit.edu or click on the link below.

There are a limited number of competitive scholarships for international students.

If you are interested in any of our programs and would like to request information, please contact us!

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