What does CTU mean in UNIVERSITIES

CalTech University, also known as the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) is a premier private research university located in Pasadena, California. Founded in 1891, Caltech is focused on science and engineering and offers students a rigorous education through cutting-edge research and world-renowned faculty.

At the undergraduate level, CalTech offers 24 different majors ranging from Aerospace to Applied Physics to Computer Science. Within these majors, there are opportunities for students to specialize in certain concentrations like Cognitive Neuroscience or Quantum Computation. Additionally, the Institute provides flexibility with Accelerated degrees which allow students to complete two degrees simultaneously.

At the graduate level, CalTech offers over 25 different advanced degree options ranging from Aeronautics and Astronautics to Environmental Science and Engineering and Molecular Biology. Graduate students can also pursue joint programs like the MD/PhD with nearby partner institutions such as University of Southern California or University of California Los Angeles (UCLA).

The admissions process at CalTech is highly competitive due to its small student body size and selectivity criteria. The average admitted student has an SAT score between 2200-2300. Additionally, factors such as academic accomplishments, extracurricular activities, letters of recommendation, essays and interviews are all considered when evaluating applicants for admission.

As a yet digital campus, all course offerings are currently on-campus only; however, there are several convenient online learning tools available for both current students and alumni through the Coursera platform featuring courses taught by experts at leading universities throughout the world.

Yes! Every year several hundred students participate in one of more than 30 international internship opportunities through partnerships with universities in Europe or Asia - particularly China - South America and beyond. In addition to summer internships abroad during the academic year international exchanges take place on a semester basis at universities like Oxford University in England or ETH Zurich in Switzerland that are affiliated with Caltech’s International Exchange Program (IEP).

Most undergraduate housing on campus is provided by Residential Live On Campus (RLOC), which allows undergraduates living on campus access to recreational facilities like swimming pools or basketball courts while having immediate access to their academics resources via discreet residence halls within walking distances from classrooms buildings or laboratories where they conduct most of their work. For nonlocal students looking for off-campus housing however they may do so via various rental agencies near Pasadena who offer short-term tenancy contracts tailored around your time at school.

The Career Services Office at Caltech helps connect alumni with job postings around the world through Handshake - an online jobs portal exclusive for registered students – while providing guidance regarding resumes/CVs preparation salary negotiation practice interviews tactics among others should you request additional assistance.