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Academic Divisions

Caltech's extensive research and academic programs are housed in six academic divisions and at JPL.

Research

At Caltech, researchers launch new fields of discovery, advance basic research to application, and design technologies that benefit humankind.

Admissions

Caltech welcomes undergrad, master's, and doctoral candidates with an affinity and aptitude for math, science, and engineering.

Leadership

Institute leaders preserve and enhance Caltech’s mission, values, and principles to provide a supportive environment for an exceptional community.

Giving

Behind many stories, breakthroughs, and learning experiences are stories of generous support.

Jet Propulsion Laboratory

A division of Caltech, NASA’s JPL is the leading US center for the robotic exploration of the solar system.

Campus Life

Our community is a dynamic and diverse group of curious and passionate individuals who value bold ideas and time-honored traditions.

Library

The library is the physical and virtual home to a wide range of books, journals, and multimedia resources that support research, teaching, and learning.

In the Media

Caltech's story is also told by local, regional, and national news organizations.

The Athenaeum

The Athenaeum is a private club that opened in 1930 to promote social, cultural, and intellectual exchange.

Around Caltech

Featured News

Caltech Asteroid Hunter to Give TED Talk

Carrie Nugent will speak at the 2016 TED conference about her work discovering, naming, and characterizing asteroids.

Two from Caltech Elected to NAE

Two members of the Caltech community have been elected to the National Academy of Engineering.

Studying Memory's 'Ripples'

Neuroscientists look inside brain cells undergoing the bursts of activity, or "ripples," that underlie memory formation

A New, Wider Set of Eyes on the Universe

NASA is formally starting an astrophysics mission designed to help unlock the secrets of the universe—the Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope (WFIRST).