Worcester,
MA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Fire Protection Engineering in Boston United States | Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
|
Boston United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
28,980
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months
WPI holds the distinction of being the first institution to award PhDs in Fire Protection Engineering and hosts one of only three graduate programs in this specialty nationwide. The university is globally renowned for its expertise in fire dynamics and computational modeling.
As a doctoral candidate at WPI, you'll collaborate with distinguished faculty who are shaping regulatory policies, architectural safety standards, emergency response protocols, and product testing methodologies. Our program offers valuable industry partnerships, an extensive alumni community, and immersive, practical education.
The field of fire protection engineering inherently spans multiple disciplines—safeguarding our densely populated world from fire hazards requires integrating diverse engineering principles, advanced mathematics, computational techniques, and behavioral science insights.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
All required application credentials should be uploaded electronically through the application. WPI accepts unofficial transcripts during the application process. All international applicants must upload a copy of their original transcript in the official language as well as an English translation to their application. Paper documents mailed will be discarded.
Applicants who enroll at WPI will be required to submit final and official transcripts from any university that issued a degree or where classes were taken towards a degree. Mailed final and official transcripts will be accepted.
require a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 84, TOEFL Essentials score of 8.5, IELTS score of 7 (minimum sub-score of 6.5), or Duolingo score of 115.
GRE Requirement
Several WPI programs require or strongly recommend the GRE. Please review the application requirements page to identify if the test is required. There are no minimum GRE scores, but the average for admitted students is typically 150 verbal, 165 quantitative, and 3.0 analytical.
Applicants who enroll at WPI will be required to submit final and official transcripts from any university that issued a degree or where classes were taken towards a degree. Mailed final and official transcripts will be accepted.
require a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 84, TOEFL Essentials score of 8.5, IELTS score of 7 (minimum sub-score of 6.5), or Duolingo score of 115.
GRE Requirement
Several WPI programs require or strongly recommend the GRE. Please review the application requirements page to identify if the test is required. There are no minimum GRE scores, but the average for admitted students is typically 150 verbal, 165 quantitative, and 3.0 analytical.
Tuition
USD
28,980