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California Institute of Technology

Pasadena · United States · Technical

Very high selectivity · ≈ $88K per year

PhysicsResearchScience

Strongest fields

  • Physics99
  • Mathematics97
  • Computer Science95
  • Electrical Electronic Engineering95
  • Biology Life Sciences93

Selectivity

Very high — among the most competitive universities worldwide.

This is not an admission guarantee — your whole application matters.

Estimated cost

≈ $88K per year

An approximate range covering tuition and living costs; scholarships and discounts can change it significantly.

Career directions

ResearchData ScienceR&D EngineeringFinanceAcademiaSoftware Engineering

Programmes

Physics BS

BS · 4 years · English

Mathematics BS

BS · 4 years · English

Computer Science BS

BS · 4 years · English

Electrical & Electronic Engineering BS

BS · 4 years · English

Biology & Life Sciences BS

BS · 4 years · English

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