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    Pasadena, USMSIn-person1 year
    STEM-OPT
    $65,622.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    9%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    18
    Cohort
    students
    135
    Credits
    $100.00
    App fee

    Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at California Institute of Technology is a 135-credit, 1-year, in-person MS program based in Pasadena, US. Tuition is $65,622 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Provides intense education in the foundations of the aeronautical and space sciences, with emphasis on analytical, computational, and experimental methods. Students pursue major study in areas such as physics of fluids, physics of solids, structural mechanics, space technology, computational solid mechanics, computational and theoretical fluid dynamics, aeronautical engineering and propulsion, biomechanics, technical fluid mechanics, or control of aerospace systems.

    Focus: coursework
    US News #3 (tie) in Aerospace Engineering

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 15, 2026
    Fall 2028
    Dec 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min Submission of GRE exam scores is optional; There is no minimum score requirement
    TOEFL
    required
    Min Although not required for admission, for applicants whose native language is not English or who have not received a degree from a university or college where English is the primary language of instruction, it is important to demonstrate a strong capability in English. Caltech recognizes TOEFL scores from the Educational Testing Service (ETS), Pearson PTE, IELTS, and other services that provide a certified English-language proficiency examination such as Duolingo.
    IELTS
    optional
    Min IELTS accepted (no minimum stated)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months with STEM extension

    $31,774.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at California Institute of Technology cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at California Institute of Technology is $65,622 across 135 required credits.
    Is Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at California Institute of Technology online or in-person?
    Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at California Institute of Technology is offered in-person.
    How long does Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at California Institute of Technology take to complete?
    Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at California Institute of Technology is structured around 1 year and 135 credits.
    Is Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at California Institute of Technology STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at California Institute of Technology is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How competitive is Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at California Institute of Technology?
    Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at California Institute of Technology reports an acceptance rate of approximately 9%.