It is a private doctorate – granting University. It is located in Pasadena, California, United States. It was established as a Vocational School by Amos G. Throop in 1891. The University assumed its current name in 1921. It is one from the group of Institute of Technology in the United States which are very famous for Technical Arts and Applied Sciences. President of the University is Thomas S. Rosenberg.
Organization of University:
The University is consisting of six academic divisions. Which areas under?
- Biology and Biological Engineering
- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Engineering and Applied Science
- Geological and Planetary Science
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Physics, Mathematics, and Astronomy
University Ranking:
It is ranked as best in the World Universities in Engineering, Technology and Physics. According to the Academic Ranking of World Universities for the year 2015, it is ranked as 7th in the whole world and 6th in the United States. In the view of US News and World Report, it is ranked as 10th best university in the United States for the year 2016. According to them its graduate programs in Chemistry and Earth Sciences ranked as 1st nationally.
Student Population:
More than 2200 students are enrolled in the Institute from which 1000 in undergraduate programs and 1200 plus in post graduate programs.
Notable Alumni of California Institute of Technology:
Its Alumni are not only from the United States but from all over the world. Its Alumni include Nobel Prize winners, Turing award takers and field Medalists. Some of the prominent Alumni are enlisted here:
- Carl D. Anderson
- Edwin McMillan
- Leo James
- Douglas D. Osheroff
- William Shockley
- Vernon Smith
- Harrison Schmitt
- Mustafa A.G. Abushagur
- Donald Knuth
Contact:
Address: 1200 E. California Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91125
Phone: +1 (626) 395-6811
Website: www.caltech.edu
Email: ugadmissions@caltech.edu
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