Program choice
Level 4
Double major
University
Caltech
California Institute of Technology
Ranking positions
- QS (2026) = 10
- THE (2026) = 7
- RAEX (2025) = N/A
Educational model
Flexibility coordinates
Course choice
Level 4
Cross-registration
Parameters
- Program duration (bachelor's and specialist degrees):
- 4 years
Sources
- Information for Undergraduate Students https://www.catalog.caltech.edu/current/information-for-undergraduate-students/
The Caltech Catalog states directly that the undergraduate program leads to a four-year Bachelor of Science degree.
- Graduation Requirements, All Options https://www.catalog.caltech.edu/current/information-for-undergraduate-students/graduation-requirements-all-options/
The catalog sets a 486-unit minimum, option requirements and a separate four-year or 12-term enrollment requirement for the bachelor’s degree.
- Scholastic Requirements https://www.catalog.caltech.edu/current/information-for-undergraduate-students/scholastic-requirements/
The Scholastic Requirements section states that an undergraduate may be allowed to major in two options for the BS degree if the plan is approved by the relevant bodies.
- Core Institute Requirements https://catalog.caltech.edu/current/information-for-undergraduate-students/graduation-requirements-all-options/core-institute-requirements-all-options/
Core Institute Requirements show the strong shared science, engineering, humanities and social-science core around which options and electives are built.
- Cross Registration https://www.admissions.caltech.edu/why-caltech/academics/cross-registration
Caltech Admissions describes credit-bearing course opportunities at Occidental College and ArtCenter College of Design, plus a study-away exchange with the University of Chicago.