Study Abroad
General Study Abroad Information
The 2026-2027 application cycle is closed.
Checkout our Welcome to Study Abroad Presentation for more info on studying abroad next school year.
Study Abroad Programs
Caltech currently offers six official undergraduate study abroad programs:
(For information regarding our Study Away Scholar Program at the University of Chicago visit our Study Away page.)
Caltech students are eligible to apply for study abroad programs during their sophomore or junior years, to study abroad during their junior or senior years, respectively.
Caltech students can only go abroad/away for one term. Most study abroad/away programs are in the Fall term. Each program has its own GPA requirements; meeting the minimum GPA does not guarantee nomination by Caltech or acceptance by the partner study abroad or away university. All applicants must be enrolled at Caltech for a minimum of 36 units the term prior to the study abroad or away term and enrolled for the next term directly after.
Students will take a minimum of 36 units while abroad/away. Students can receive general credit, option credit or sometimes course equivalent credit and may also receive humanities or social science credit. Courses taken abroad can fulfill specific option requirements—as long as the Caltech instructor agrees to evaluate the course upon the student's return.
Each fall we hold Study Abroad information meetings to introduce the application process and program options.
Interested in applying? Click here for the application process and necessary materials, including course choice guides.
Program Handouts
The following documents are a great resource to understanding the different programs.