California Institute of Technology

Caltech · Pasadena, United States · Founded 1891

Consensus Rank 2027
across major rankings

According to EduRank's consensus of the four major world university rankings, California Institute of Technology ranks #7 globally — #7 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, #7 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, #9 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2025, #23 in the U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026. Averaged across the major global rankings, California Institute of Technology places #7 worldwide.

Last verified: 4 June 2026 · All figures reproduced from official publisher releases · Sources & citation ↓

QS World University Rankings 2027

▲ 3 vs 2026 (#10)

Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds, June 2026 · topuniversities.com

THE World University Rankings 2026

Source: Times Higher Education, Oct 2025 · timeshighereducation.com

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2025

Source: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, Aug 2025 · shanghairanking.com

U.S. News Best Global 2026

#23

Source: U.S. News & World Report · usnews.com

Key facts

Verified against official university publications

Location

Pasadena, United States

Founded

1891

Total students

≈ 2,400

International students

≈ 30%

Official site

caltech.edu

Subject rankings

California Institute of Technology by subject across QS, THE, ARWU (ShanghaiRanking) and U.S. News 2026

Subject

THE

ARWU

U.S. News

Earth & Geosciences

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Natural / Physical Sciences

—

Physics & Astronomy

—

Chemistry

#14

—

#33

Engineering & Technology

#14

—

#193

Life Sciences & Medicine

—

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

#17

—

#11

—

Computer Science

#40

#11

#301-400

#84

Chemical Engineering

#12

—

#101-150

—

Electrical & Electronic Engineering

#16

—

#151-200

#401

Biological Sciences

#20

—

#51-75

#34

Mathematics

#20

—

#39

#95

Automation & Control

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#26

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Materials Science

#30

—

#48

#124

Environmental Science

#47

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#101-150

#71

Civil Engineering

#50

—

Economics & Econometrics

#58

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#201-300

—

Psychology

—

#301-400

#68

Business & Management

#201-250

—

Telecommunication Engineering

—

#201-300

—

Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

—

#201-300

#227

Energy Science & Engineering

—

#201-300

—

Statistics

—

#201-300

—

Social Sciences & Management

#219

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Political Science & IR

#251-300

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Arts & Humanities

#401-450

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Frequently asked questions

Direct answers, sourced from the rankings above

What is California Institute of Technology ranked in the world in 2026?

California Institute of Technology ranks #7 in QS 2027, #7 in THE 2026, #9 in ARWU 2025 and #23 in U.S. News 2026. Its consensus position across the major rankings is #7 globally.

When was California Institute of Technology founded?

California Institute of Technology was founded in 1891.

What percentage of California Institute of Technology students are international?

Approximately 30% of California Institute of Technology's students are international.

Data sources & verification

Every figure on this page is reproduced unmodified from the official publisher. The consensus score is computed by EduRank.

QS World University Rankings 2027QS Quacquarelli Symonds · published 2026-06-18 · official release

THE World University Rankings 2026Times Higher Education · published 2025-10-09 · official release

ARWU 2025ShanghaiRanking Consultancy · published 2025-08-15 · official release

U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026U.S. News & World Report · official release

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EduRank (2026). California Institute of Technology — University Rankings 2027. Retrieved 4 June 2026, from https://edurank.co/u/caltech/

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