Program Overview
The Materials Science at California Institute of Technology - Caltech is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 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 Materials Science 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 43,710 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 43,710 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Pasadena, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Materials Science 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
- Senior Thesis
- Materials Science Laboratory
- Advanced Work in Materials Science
- States of Matter
- Materials Research Lectures
- Fundamentals of Materials Science
- Mechanical Behavior of Materials
- Diffraction, Imaging, and Structure
- Advanced Transmission Electron Microscopy
- Structure and Bonding in Materials
- Diffraction and Structure
- Kinetic Processes in Materials
- Application of Diffraction Techniques in Materials Science
- Solid-State Electrochemistry for Energy Storage and Conversion
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Application Checklist
To successfully complete the online application process, you must:
- Create a free account with CollegeNET to submit the application form online.
- Include payment of the application fee or submit a fee waiver request.
- Upload a Statement of Purpose.
- Request GRE, TOEFL, and/or IELTS test scores to be sent directly to the California Institute of Technology (Institutional Code 4034).
- Upload an official electronic copy of your transcripts or online grade reports issued by your college or university. Updated grade reports for terms in progress are not required. Students who have been admitted and plan to attend Caltech will be required to submit an official copy of all transcripts from the Registrars Office prior to enrollment.
- Register three individuals from whom you will request letters of recommendation.
- Upload a CV or Resume.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 43,710 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 43,710 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 43,710 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 43,710 (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 Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
