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.
Ranked Top 10 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 78 subject rankings
Ranking Overview
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Want to apply to this university?
Our AI advisor can evaluate your profile against this school’s admission criteria and suggest a strategy.
Key Facts
Historical Trend
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Subject Rankings
US News
18 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Space Science | 1 | 82.9 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | 3 | 82.9 | 2026 |
| Physics | 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 |
| 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 Sciences | 30 | 79.9 | 2026 |
| Data Science & Artificial Intelligence | =34 | 77.1 | 2025 |
| Computer Science & Information Systems | 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 |