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Aeronautics

California Institute of Technology - Caltech
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 48,111 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 48,111 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Deadline Jan, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Aeronautics at California Institute of Technology - Caltech is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Aeronautics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: USD 48,111 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 48,111 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  5. Location: Pasadena, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Aeronautics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Research in Aerospace
  2. Fluid Mechanics
  3. Mechanics of Structures and Solids
  4. Experimental Methods
  5. Aerospace Engineering
  6. Space Propulsion
  7. Aerospace Engineering Seminar
  8. Introduction to the Physics of Remote Sensing
  9. Continuum Mechanics of Fluids and Solids
  10. Mechanics of Composite Materials and Structures
  11. Advanced Research in Aerospace
  12. Advanced Fluid Mechanics
  13. GALCIT Colloquium
  14. Special Topics in Fluid Mechanics

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

If you are applying for undergraduate study, are not a U.S. citizen, and do not have permanent residency status at the time of submitting your application, you are considered an international applicant. We accept applications from students who have studied in a wide variety of curriculums, including—but not limited to—the IGCSE, O, AS, and A Level curriculums, as well as Cambridge Pre-U, AP, IB, and local public options; these will satisfy Caltech\'s high-school course requirements for applicants.


Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 48,111 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 48,111 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 48,111 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 48,111 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact California Institute of Technology - Caltech directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About California Institute of Technology - Caltech

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California Institute of Technology - Caltech

United States

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline Jan, 2027
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months