Graduate Admissions for Chemical Engineering

Please visit the Caltech Office of Graduate Studies website for details about the application process.

Beginning AY 2024-25, Caltech's chemical engineering PhD program has a new application process that features on-site interviews prior to final decisions about admissions. During your pre-admissions visit to Caltech, you will have the opportunity to more fully highlight your background, skills, and goals by engaging in deep research conversations with many faculty members. This process will allow you to supplement your application materials, while ensuring that a positive admissions decision eflects strong interactions with many faculty.

ChE Admissions – Important Dates:

December 1, 2025
Application deadline

By December 23, 2025
Invites sent for in person interviews

February 26-28, 2026
In person interviews at Caltech

By March 9, 2026
Admission decisions released