The course requirements for the first year of the PhD degree are identical to those of the Masters degree. All students admitted to graduate study for the PhD degree with a baccalaureate degree equivalent to that given by the institute must, without exception, undertake in their first year, a course of study that would qualify them for the Masters degree described above. The student may elect to receive the Masters degree at the end of their first year after completion of these courses.''

Applicants are asked to select from the following areas of specialization: Fluid Mechanics, Propulsion and Bio-Inspired Design Solid Mechanics and Materials Space Engineering Applicants are required to submit the application and supporting materials online prior to the posted deadline. Once the application has been submitted, you will not be able to modify supporting documents, so please proofread your materials thoroughly before submission. To successfully complete the online application process, you must: • Create a free account with CollegeNET to submit the application form online. • Include payment of the application fee or submit a fee waiver request. • Upload a Statement of Purpose. • Request GRE, TOEFL, and/or IELTS test scores to be sent directly to the California Institute of Technology (Institutional Code 4034). • Upload an official electronic copy of your transcripts or online grade reports issued by your college or university. Updated grade reports for terms in progress are not required. Students who have been admitted and plan to attend Caltech will be required to submit an official copy of all transcripts from the Registrar’s Office prior to enrollment. • Register three individuals from whom you will request letters of recommendation. • Upload a CV or Resume.