California Institute Of Technology - [CalTech], California, Pasadena - Courses & Fees

Pasadena, California

University Private (Not for Profit) College

The Masters Degree Program in Aeronautics is a one year program that provides advanced training in the areas of aeronautics or aerospace beyond that covered in a four year undergraduate program. The program consists of a set of five core courses (see details below). There is no research requirement nor is a thesis required to obtain the degree.

Outcomes

A student graduating with an M.S. in Aeronautics will

Be skilled in fluid mechanics, solid mechanics and mathematics, as applied to advanced study in aeronautics;
Have an in-depth understanding of the foundations of analytical, computational and experimental techniques in this area;
Be well qualified for a career in aerospace and related fields.

Important Dates

Event	End Date
Application Deadline For Fall Intake	Dec 15, 2023

Fees & Funding

Tution & Application Fees

Year	Year 1	Year 2
Tuition Fees	$56364	$56364
Books and supply	$1400	$1400
Compulsory Fees	$2103	$2103
Total Fees	$59867	$59867

Living Costs

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Room	$15960
Personal Expenses	$4674
Transportation	$2400
Food	$9125
Utilities	$1200

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academics

Students whose highest qualification is a baccalaureate degree equivalent to that given by the Institute are eligible to seek admission to work toward the master’s degree.

Indian Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

Applicants must have a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
Or, they should have completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

*It should be noted that the graduate program at GALCIT is primarily focused on Ph.D.-level research and so priority in admission is given to those who plan to ultimately perform Ph.D.-level research

Scores Required

110 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

296 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE

Required Document List

Following are the required Documents:

Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
Transcripts- One copy of transcript from each college or university attended is required.
Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
3 Letters of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE, etc.

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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
Go Clean Scholarship	$3500	Yes	N/A
Ellis R. Ott Scholarship for Applied Statistics and Quality Management	Variable	Yes	Apr 1, 2023
AAUW International Fellowships	Variable	Yes	Nov 15, 2023
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship	Variable	Yes	Aug 30, 2023