Pasadena,
CA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Mechanical Engineering in Pasadena United States | California Institute of Technology
California Institute of Technology
|
Pasadena United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
63,402
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Mechanical Engineering program at Caltech is a compact, highly competitive program focused on research. Preference for admission is given to candidates planning to pursue a Ph.D.
Alumni with Ph.D.s in Mechanical Engineering have achieved success in both academic and industrial careers. Recent data shows about 30% secured tenure-track faculty roles after graduation, 50% joined industry, and 20% pursued postdoctoral research. Our graduates now hold faculty positions at prestigious institutions like MIT, Princeton, Purdue, and others globally. Those entering industry work at major corporations (particularly in aerospace, energy, and semiconductors) as well as innovative tech startups.
Nearly all Mechanical Engineering graduate students receive full financial aid covering tuition and living expenses throughout their studies. Support comes through fellowships, teaching assistantships, research assistantships, or a mix of these opportunities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree or the equivalent before beginning graduate study.
Applicants whose native language is not English and those who have had no formal instruction in English will be required to take a test to evaluate English proficiency. Please refer to "Required Tests" for a list of the GRE reporting requirements and the English proficiency exams currently accepted. The admissions committee may also consider research papers, publications and other original work.
Tuition
USD
63,402