CalDoctor of Philosophy in AeronauticsCalifornia Institute of Technology · Pasadena, California, United States

Program Overview

Degree: Ph.D.
Duration: Not published
Tuition: $68,574
Fields: Aerospace Engineering

Application Cycle

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Application opens: Oct 15, 2026
Application deadline: Dec 15, 2026

Documents Required

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Statement of purpose

Statement of purpose (Caltech Graduate Studies application).

CV or resume

Upload via the online application.

Recommendation letters x 3

Official transcript(s)

From each college or university attended; official electronic copy or online grade report for review. Official Registrar transcripts required before enrollment if admitted.

Published Score Requirements

Academic: Bachelor's degree; Baccalaureate equivalent to Caltech's; thorough undergraduate math, physics, and engineering science background expected.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Preparation must support research and advanced study in the chosen graduate option; see option catalog regulations and faculty research areas.
GRE: Optional; Optional GRE for aerospace. First-year course requirements mirror the M.S.; research adviser required by end of first year.

Historical admission data is not published.

Source

Visit the official program source