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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 48,111 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 48,111 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Pasadena, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Aeronautics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research in Aerospace
- Fluid Mechanics
- Mechanics of Structures and Solids
- Experimental Methods
- Aerospace Engineering
- Space Propulsion
- Aerospace Engineering Seminar
- Introduction to the Physics of Remote Sensing
- Continuum Mechanics of Fluids and Solids
- Mechanics of Composite Materials and Structures
- Advanced Research in Aerospace
- Advanced Fluid Mechanics
- GALCIT Colloquium
- 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, includingbut not limited tothe 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
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
