Questions concerning a PHD in Caltech

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The discussion revolves around inquiries related to pursuing a PhD at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), specifically in the fields of civil engineering and fluid dynamics. Participants explore research opportunities, admission chances for international students, and financial support for PhD candidates.

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  • Exploratory, Homework-related, Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses interest in pursuing a PhD at Caltech and seeks information about research opportunities in civil engineering and fluid dynamics.
  • The same participant questions their chances of acceptance into Caltech and the availability of financial support for international students.
  • Another participant suggests visiting the Caltech graduate office website for more information, indicating it may contain answers to the inquiries raised.
  • A later reply acknowledges the suggestion but notes that the website does not provide specific information relevant to the original poster's situation.
  • One participant comments on the lack of specificity in the original poster's posts, implying a need for more detailed inquiries.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the specifics of the original poster's situation or the adequacy of the information available on the Caltech website. Multiple viewpoints regarding the sufficiency of the information provided are present.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the original poster's uncertainty about the applicability of general information to their specific case and the lack of detailed responses regarding international student admissions and financial support.

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Hi,
I'm a student from Morocco, I have an engineering degree from Morocco, and a Master's Degree from France (Civil engineering).
I want to continue my studies in the USA, in order to get a PHD,, and I’m particularly interested by California institute of technology.
So can you tell me more about this university and the research opportunities in my field (civil engineering or fluid dynamics), and do I have a chance of being accepted in Caltech?
Also, I read that PHD students have full financial support, but I'm not sure if that concerns international students?
Thank you for your answers.
 
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They do have a website where you can look up this kind of information.

http://www.gradoffice.caltech.edu/

I haven't looked through there fully, but I am sure there is enough info there to answer a few of your questions.

Good luck.
 
GregJ said:
They do have a website where you can look up this kind of information.

http://www.gradoffice.caltech.edu/

I haven't looked through there fully, but I am sure there is enough info there to answer a few of your questions.

Good luck.

Thank you for your quick answer.

Actually, I've visited their website, but the informations they have about international students aren't specific to my case.
 
But you have to admit that your posts are not particularly specific to your case, either.
 

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