Fully fundedIn person
- Location
- United States
- Deadline
- Set by each country's Fulbright office — often spring to summer, about 15 months before study begins
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QS 2027 #7PrivateExtremely selectiveLimited need-based aid
California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA, United States caltech.edu(opens in a new tab)Founded 1891
Overview
A small, intensely research-focused science and engineering institute with fewer than 1,000 undergraduates and a famous core curriculum in maths and physics.
- Degree levels
- Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
- Language of instruction
- English
- Ranking
- #7 in QS World University Rankings 2027
QS 2027 indicator scores
Overall 96.6/100- Academic reputation97.4
- Employer reputation99.6
- Employment outcomes95.4
- Faculty–student ratio100
- International students92.2
- Citations per faculty100
- Sustainability77
Scores out of 100, published by QS. Higher is better.
Admissions
- Selectivity
- Extremely selective
- A general characterisation, not an admission rate.
- How to apply
- Through Common App
Requirements
English proficiency
About IELTS 7 / TOEFL 100
IELTS 7 (7 in each band) or TOEFL 100 on the pre-2026 scale.
Standardized testing
SAT/ACT required
Check the current SAT/ACT policy.
Not yet verifiedSource: Caltech — official site(opens in a new tab)
Deadlines
Early Action
Typically 1 November
Indicative — confirmSource: Official admissions(opens in a new tab)
Regular Decision
Typically early January
Indicative — confirmSource: Official admissions(opens in a new tab)
These describe the usual timing from previous cycles. Exact dates change every year — confirm them on the official site before planning.
Tuition
Annual tuition (international)
Est. above $60,000 per year before aid
Indicative — confirmSource: Caltech — official site(opens in a new tab)
Scholarships & financial aid
Limited need-based aid
Need-based aid for international students is limited; check the current policy.
Indicative — confirmSource: Caltech — official site(opens in a new tab)
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Programs
- Physics
- Computer Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Applied Mathematics
Fields: Engineering · Computer Science · Mathematics · Natural Sciences · Data Science & AI
International students
International applicants should check programme-specific requirements on the official admissions pages.
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