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California Institute of Technology Caltech

California Institute of Technology Caltech ranks #16 globally in the UNIRANKS 2027 World University Rankings with an overall score of 96.57 out of 100. It ranks #12 nationally.

| Global Rank 16 | Overall Score 96.57 |
Recognized, Verified | Accredited

Top Country #12

Top North America #13

Top World #16

Global Elite

About California Institute of Technology Caltech

The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) is a leading science and engineering university located in Pasadena, California. The university emphasizes innovation and critical thinking, preparing students for careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Caltech's small student body fosters close collaboration between students and faculty, enhancing the educational experience. As a UNIRANKS Elite University, it is recognized for its academic excellence and contributions to research. Recognized and Verified by UNIRANKS.

California Institute of Technology Caltech Rankings 2027

Recognized, Verified | Published 1 August 2026 | Updated 1 August 2026

Overall Score
96.57
Global Rank
#16
Regional Rank
#13
Country Rank
#12

California Institute of Technology Caltech Overall Rankings 2027

Explore California Institute of Technology Caltech’s performance across the official UNIRANKS World University Rankings 2027. Each ranking indicator measures a different aspect of institutional excellence, from education quality and research performance to student wellbeing, employability, digital transformation, and global engagement.

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UNIRANKS Indicator Scores are normalized performance scores on a 0–100 scale and should not be interpreted as raw institutional percentages unless explicitly stated.

Campus Infrastructure & Learning Facilities

96.5 / 100

Campus Safety & Security Measures

95.7 / 100

Faculty-to-Student Ratio & Learning Environment

98 / 100

Green Campus & Sustainability Initiatives

90.4 / 100

International Student Support & Cultural Inclusion

93.2 / 100

Student Housing, Dining, & Living Conditions

92.3 / 100

Student Support Services & Wellbeing Programs

94.8 / 100

Faculty & Researcher Achievements

99 / 100

Industry & Employer Recognitions

96.4 / 100

Institutional Awards

98.7 / 100

National & Regional Recognitions

95.9 / 100

Student Awards & Competitions

97.5 / 100

Career Support Services & Graduate Tracking

96.7 / 100

Employer Reputation & Satisfaction

98.3 / 100

Graduate Employment Rate

99.1 / 100

Industry Partnerships & Internships

97.9 / 100

Notable Alumni & Career Progression

95.8 / 100

Quality of Employment

98.6 / 100

Global Standing & Recognition

99.2 / 100

National Recognition & Standing

97.5 / 100

Peer & Academic Reputation

99 / 100

Ranking Trends & Improvements

96.9 / 100

Global Partnerships & Collaborations

92.3 / 100

International Reputation & Recognition

94.8 / 100

International Student Support

94 / 100

International Students & Faculty

93.5 / 100

Multicultural Campus Environment

92.7 / 100

Student & Faculty Mobility

91.8 / 100

Global Research Collaboration

96.7 / 100

Knowledge Transfer & Innovation

96.8 / 100

Open Science & Accessibility

95.6 / 100

Research Impact & Excellence

99.4 / 100

Research Integrity & Quality

98.9 / 100

Research Output & Scale

99.5 / 100

Research Portfolio Strength & Growth

97 / 100

Accessibility & Inclusion in Learning

94.5 / 100

Accreditation & Recognitions

96.2 / 100

Assessment & Feedback Mechanisms

96.4 / 100

Classroom & Teaching Methodologies

97.5 / 100

Faculty Credentials & Teaching Performance

97.8 / 100

Faculty-Student Ratio

98.6 / 100

Graduate & Postgraduate Success Rate

97.9 / 100

Graduate Research & Thesis Supervision

96.6 / 100

Internships & Industry Exposure

97.2 / 100

Practical Learning & Experiential Education

96.8 / 100

Program Diversity & Curriculum Innovation

97.1 / 100

Student Satisfaction & Learning Outcomes

96.9 / 100

Student Support Services

95.7 / 100

Academic Web Presence & Open Access

94.7 / 100

Digital Content & Knowledge Sharing

94.3 / 100

Interactive Features & Student Support Tools

94.1 / 100

Online Learning & Digital Services

94.6 / 100

Online Reputation & Backlink Authority

93.8 / 100

Search Visibility & SEO Authority

94.2 / 100

Social Media Presence & Influence

92.9 / 100

Website Performance & Speed

95.8 / 100

Website Quality & User Experience

95.6 / 100

Website Reach & Audience Engagement

95 / 100

Website Security & Technical Compliance

96.1 / 100

AI, Analytics & Automation

90.9 / 100

Cybersecurity & Digital Trust

94 / 100

Digital Infrastructure & Connectivity

93.2 / 100

E-Learning & Online Education

93.4 / 100

digital Learning Ecosystem

92.7 / 100

Smart Campus Innovation & Emerging Technologies

92.9 / 100

Smart Teaching & Learning Technologies

92.8 / 100

Academic Workforce & Qualifications

94.9 / 100

Campus Infrastructure & Geographic Reach

90.7 / 100

Institutional Maturity & Stability

92.5 / 100

Program & Degree Portfolio

93.6 / 100

Student Population & Academic Scale

91.4 / 100

Academic Experience Feedback

95.8 / 100

Campus Life & Student Engagement

93.7 / 100

Retention & Student Continuity

95.5 / 100

Student Satisfaction & Survey Results

95.3 / 100

Student Support & Responsiveness

94.9 / 100

Student Voice & Complaint Resolution

93 / 100

California Institute of Technology Caltech Historical Rankings

Explore California Institute of Technology Caltech's historical ranking performance using records available in the UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive. Compare ranking positions, available scores, and long-term performance trends across years.

Historical ranking data for California Institute of Technology Caltech

Historical ranking records available in the UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive
YearOverall ScoreGlobal Rank
1980NA#40
1981NA#39
1982NA#36
1983NA#42
1984NA#43
1985NA#41
1986NA#31
1987NA#31
1988NA#28
1989NA#31
1990NA#26
1991NA#31
1992NA#31
1993NA#36
1994NA#31
1995NA#31
1996NA#31
1997NA#25
1998NA#31
1999NA#31
2000NA#40
2001NA#42
2002NA#41
2003NA#40
2004NA#41
2005NA#41
2006NA#40
2007NA#41
2008NA#40
2009NA#41
2010NA#41
2011NA#40
2012NA#41
2013NA#42
2014NA#41
2015NA#40
2016NA#35
2017NA#35
2018NA#35
2019NA#72
2020NA#44
2021NA#89
2022NA#59
202396#25
202495.51#25
202594.01#27
202694.01#27
202796.57#16

UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive

UNIRANKS maintains one of the world's largest historical university ranking archives, with institutional records dating back to 1980. Historical rankings, scores, and institutional data are continuously being verified, digitized, and expanded as new archival sources become available.

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