by The California Institute of Technology is situated in Pasadena, which is a suburb in the US California state. In addition to the Pasadena campus, the University has campuses in other 4 locations. These include Washington, Switzerland, Hawaii, and Louisiana.
This renowned institution was set up in the year 1891 as a vocational school, Throop University. Today, this prestigious university is referred to as Caltech because of its contribution to fields such as Natural Science and Engineering. Also, Caltech is among the pioneering private research universities globally.
This privately-owned, independent, reputed higher educational institution has the accreditation of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges also. Plus, Caltech has the responsibility of managing the Jet Propulsion Laboratory of NASA, which is traceable seven miles towards the north-side of the campus.
Besides, the body of students, technicians, and researchers – along with the well-qualified faculty members – partake in space exploration projects via the various NASA facilities of Caltech.
Moreover, the contribution of the University to space exploration, technological innovation, and scientific research has earned it a name in the US Education System.
Plus, the international student population of Caltech is approximately 6%, and so the institute boasts of offering a diverse culture, where students enjoy an enriching learning experience.
The Caltech campus houses five institutes:
- Chrissy Chen Institute for Neuroscience
- Rosen Bioengineering Center
- Resnick Sustainability Institute
- Tianqiao
- Kavli Nanoscience Institute
However, the tallest building on the Caltech campus is the Millikan Library.
Additionally, as part of the academic structure of the University, there are provisions for six divisions – including:
- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Biology & Biological Engineering
- Physics, Mathematics & Astronomy
- Engineering
- Applied Sciences
- Humanities & Social Sciences
- Geological & Planetary Sciences
Courses
Caltech University is well-equipped to conduct a variety of doctoral, undergraduate, and graduate courses. The University specializes in an array of disciplines such as Earth Science, Physics, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
International students have a choice among 30 graduate majors and 28 undergraduate majors through the six academic departments. Even so, the most popular major of the University is Computer Science.
Campus
Caltech University campus extends over 124 acres of land at Pasadena, towards the famous San Gabriel Mountains. The University campus offers a multitude of facilities to the students. Moreover, the University has sports centers, where the pupils can indulge in a host of games and sports.
The campus also has the Seismological Laboratory that serves as an important source of earthquake alerts and updates.
Aside from that, the University hosts a series of student organizations, so the students can join the ones that match their interests and aptitude.
Undergraduates and graduates can avail campus accommodation, too.
