Courses at California Institute of Technology

Caltech is renowned for providing 12 minors and 28 majors to international students. Some popular majors are Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Physics. The reasons for their popularity are the opportunities linked with them, high salary expectations, in-depth curriculum, and excellent faculties.

Caltech has 12 minors and 28 majors in all six academic divisions. Applied Physics, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Computation and Neural Systems, Control and Dynamical Systems, Environmental Science and Engineering, Geobiology and Astrobiology, Geochemistry, and Planetary Astronomy are among the other multidisciplinary programs that Caltech provides.

The Caltech is one of the premere university around the world. As per the various ranking bodies, Caltech is ranked #10 among the top global universities. As per the official enrollment data, Caltech acceptance rate is 3%. The acceptance rate of the university is extremely low, which makes it really difficult to get selected into the university. The university requires its student to be the best in their respective area. To increase the chances of selection, a student should have, high GPA, SAT/GRE scores, work experience. 

GRE is not highly required for caltech but however it is in certain courses. The University has termed GRE into three segements that is R for required, O for optional and SR for strongry required. Students must read all the requirements of the courses to avoid the last minutre confusion and hassle.

Want to score good in GRE? Check out GRE preparation tips 

Note: To check out which subjects require GRE, applicants must check the admission highlights and click on the GRE pdf caltech . 

To apply for Caltech, Indian applicants can follow the below steps:

Below is the application process to apply for Undergraduate Caltech:

Step 1: To apply to Caltech, applicants can choose the Common application or Questbridge application.

Step 2: Check your requirements thoroughly, and see if your current qualifications are recognised. 

Step 3: You should meet the entry requirements checklist before applying: 

• Transcripts of your high school.

• A minimum score of 6.5 and above in IELTS

• SOP

Step 4: Make sure your English requirements meet the standard of the University.

Step 5: You can submit your application after your requirements are ready.

Step 6: The applicant must pay the application fee of USD 75, which will not be refundable. However, if the applicant can’t afford it, they have a process to waive it. ( Check out how you can waive application fees)

Step 7:  After submitting the application, applicants can check their status by logging in with their credentials through common portal. 

Below is the application process to apply for graduate Caltech:

Step 1: To apply to Caltech applicants can choose the Caltech.com 

Step 2: Check your requirements thoroughly, and see if your current qualifications are recognised. 

Step 3: You should meet the entry requirements checklist before applying: 

• Transcripts of your degree.

• 6.5 and above in IELTS.

• A minimum score of 7.5 and above in IELTS

• SOP ( Things you need to know about  SOP)

• LOR ( letter of recommendation)

• Creative Portfolio ( Audition depending on your chosen course )

• Resume/ CV

Step 4: Make sure your English requirements meet the standard of the University.

Step 5: You can submit your application after your requirements are ready.

Step 6: The applicant must pay the application fee of USD 75, which will not be refundable. However, if the applicant can’t afford it, they have a process to waive it. ( Check out how you can waive application fees)

Step 7:  After submitting the application, applicants can check their status by logging in with their credentials through the Caltech portal.