California Institute of Technology

The 124-acre campus of the California Institute of Technology offers opportunities for collaboration between academics, students, employees, and faculty in research and instruction. More than 150 student clubs and sports organisations are represented on campus, along with varsity sports, indoor athletics, performing and visual arts, handy and appealing housing, and many other amenities. All of these amenities and services promote value learning, foster solid professional networks, and foster wholesome social interactions.

There are 30 graduate programmes and 28 undergraduate majors offered at the California Institute of Technology. All of these courses are taught through six academic divisions: Physics, Mathematics, and Astronomy; Engineering and Applied Science; Geological and Planetary Sciences; Humanities and Social Sciences; and Biology and Biological Engineering. Several fields, including bioengineering, biology, chemical engineering, computer science, aeronautics, and space engineering, offer fantastic potential for study and growth. During the academic year 2022–2023 at California Institute of Technology, the average undergraduate tuition is close to $83,598. The price range for graduate courses is $97,886 to $102,086.

2,401 students will be enrolled at California Institute of Technology in the fall of 2022–2023. 982 of these had signed up for undergraduate courses, and 1,419 for graduate courses. 44% of graduate students and 9% of undergraduate students respectively are from other countries. The 3:1 student-faculty ratio at California Institute of Technology demonstrates the level of individualised attention provided to each student. The acceptance rate of California Institute of Technology is around 4%, which shows that the school is very picky about who gets admitted.

With the Caltech Alumni Association, more than 23,000 former students of California Institute of Technology are connected (CAA). Faculty members and graduates of Caltech have received accolades on a national and worldwide scale, including 46 Nobel Prizes. Hagan, Harrison A well-known geologist and NASA astronaut, Jack Schmitt graduated from Caltech in 1957. Linus Carl Pauling, a well-known author and biochemist, received his degree from this institution. The alumni list also includes Charles Gordon Fullerton, a former air force colonel and astronaut, Regina Dugan, the first female director of DARPA, Arvind Virmani, a former chief economic adviser to the Indian government, Arati Prabhakar, DARPA's 20th director, Arnold Orville Beckman, the inventor of the pH metre, and Gordon Earle Moore, an American engineer and co-founder of Intel Corporation.

California Institute of Technology Departments

• Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences
  • 1200 East California Boulevard, PASADENA, California, United States, 91125.
• Division of Engineering and Applied Science
  • 1200 East California Blvd, PASADENA, California, United States, 91125.
• Division of Biology and Biological Engineering
  • 1200 East California Boulevard, PASADENA, California, United States, 91125.
• Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
  • 1200 East California Boulevard, PASADENA, California, United States, 91125.
• Division of the Humanities and Social Sciences
  • 1200 East California Boulevard, PASADENA, California, United States, 91125.
• Division of Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy
  • 1200 East California Boulevard, PASADENA, California, United States, 91125.

California Institute of Technology Rankings

• #9 Universities Rankings - ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2022
• #6 World University Ranking - QS 2023
• #6 University Ranking - THE (Times Higher Education) 2023
• #9 National University Ranking - US News & World Report 2023
• #9 Global Universities - US News & World Report 2023

Why California Institute of Technology?

• Top Universities Abroad ranked us 4th.
• The Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2013-2014 put us at number one in the world.
• Collaboration with the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).
• Provide a rigorous curriculum as well as numerous research and engagement opportunities with world-renowned experts.
• Faculty who are well qualified and experienced.

California Institute of Technology Tuition Fees

California Institute of Technology Entry Requirements

California Institute of Technology Admission Standards

Exceptional

Applications Accepted 6.4% 

California Institute of Technology International Students Admissions

International applicants are accepted by the university provided that they have met California Institute of Technology admissions eligibility requirements, provided official academic documents, and met deadlines. International and domestic applicants have similar application processes except that more supporting documents are needed for international applicants.

Application Portal - Application is done online through Common Application or Coalition Application.

Application fees - 75 USD, which is non-refundable.

Admission Requirements: International applicants must meet the following requirements to be admitted to California Institute of Technology:

1. Complete Application
2. Standardized test score (i.e. SAT/ACT)
3. Two Letter of evaluation from the teacher.
4. High school report
5. Academic transcripts/mark sheets.
6. TOEFL Score.
7. Financial aid statement of intent.
8. Financial Assistance from Around the World Statement of Intent: International students applying to the California Institute of Technology should familiarise themselves with the institution's financial assistance policies and confirm their desire for financial aid.
9. Copy of passport
10. An international address
11. Statement of Purpose (graduate students)
12. CV or Resume (graduate students)
13. 3 letters of Recommendation (Graduate Students)