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California Institute of Technology
(CIT)
About
The California Institute of Technology (branded as Caltech) is a private research university/institute of technology in Pasadena, California, United States. The university is responsible for many modern scientific advancements and is among a small group of institutes of technology in the United States that are devoted to the instruction of pure and applied sciences.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 10 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 63 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 2,401
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 6.7 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 33%
- Female : Male
- 39 : 61
- Staff
- 979
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
19 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Space Science | 1 | 82.9 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | 3 | 82.9 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 5 | 82.9 | 2026 |
| Optics | 7 | 82.9 | 2026 |
| Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences | 13 | 82.9 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 33 | 82.9 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | 34 | 82.9 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =68 | 82.9 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | 71 | 82.9 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =84 | 82.9 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | 93 | 82.9 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | =95 | 82.9 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =124 | 82.9 | 2026 |
| Cell Biology | 126 | 82.9 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =176 | 82.9 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =193 | 82.9 | 2026 |
| Condensed Matter Physics | 227 | 82.9 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | =227 | 82.9 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 401 | 82.9 | 2026 |
THE
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Sciences | 1 | 97.2 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 7 | 95.2 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | =9 | 92.2 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 11 | 93.1 | 2026 |
ARWU
30 subjectsQS
26 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Geophysics | 5 | 86.9 | 2026 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 6 | 88.4 | 2026 |
| Geology | 7 | 86.7 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 7 | 91.8 | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | 8 | 92.6 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 12 | 84.7 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 14 | 86.5 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 14 | 85.2 | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | =16 | 83.2 | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 17 | 84.4 | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | =20 | 81.5 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 81.4 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 30 | 79.9 | 2026 |
| Data Science | =34 | 77.1 | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 40 | 74.7 | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | =47 | 80.5 | 2026 |
| Civil & Structural Engineering | =50 | 76.1 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 58 | 75.5 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =140 | 71.4 | 2024 |
| Medicine | =144 | 70.4 | 2022 |
| Philosophy | 151-200 | - | 2021 |
| Business & Management Studies | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | =219 | 67.1 | 2026 |
| English Language & Literature | 251-300 | - | 2023 |
| Politics | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of California Institute of Technology?
California Institute of Technology's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 7, THE Rank 7, ARWU Rank 9, US News Rank 23.
When was California Institute of Technology founded?
California Institute of Technology was founded in 1891.
What are the top subjects at California Institute of Technology?
Top subjects at California Institute of Technology include: Space Science, Physical Sciences, Geosciences, Physics & Astronomy, Geophysics.
Where is California Institute of Technology located?
California Institute of Technology is located in Pasadena, United States.