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- LocationBethlehem, The United States
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Lehigh University is a private research university in Bethlehem, in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley (United States). It has more than 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Teaching is organised in five colleges:
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Business
- College of Education
- College of Health
- P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science
Undergraduates choose from majors, minors, certificates, interdisciplinary and intercollege programmes, dual degrees and 4+1 accelerated master's programmes, and can take part in international learning experiences.
In 2024-25 Lehigh had 967 international students from 87 countries. The Office of International Students and Scholars issues visa documents and runs an international orientation one week before classes, and the International Center for Academic and Professional English supports multilingual students. Admission for non-US citizens is need-aware; merit scholarships range from US$5,000 to full tuition, with no separate application.
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+1 610 758 3000
27 Memorial Drive West, Bethlehem, PA, The United States, 18015
Bachelor's majors, minors, certificates and dual degrees in arts, business, computer science and technology, education, engineering, health, humanities, mathematics and natural sciences, and social sciences. Examples:
- Engineering: Bioengineering, Chemical, Civil and Computer Engineering
- Business: Accounting, Business Analytics, Economics
- Computer Science and Business Honors Program (CSB)
- Health: Biostatistics and Health Data Science, Community and Global Health
- Sciences: Biochemistry, Astrophysics, Cognitive Science
- Arts and humanities: Architecture, Design, Africana Studies
- Arts and Engineering dual degree
- Application through the Common App or the Coalition App (Scoir)
- Completion of 12 years of schooling or a programme giving access to university in the applicant's system (students with only O levels or IGCSE are not eligible)
- Official test scores sent by the testing agency, including an English proficiency test
- CSS Profile (or, if the fee is a hardship, the ISAFA) for applicants who cannot pay the full cost
Bank statements are only requested after admission. Applicants whose family cannot contribute more than US$10,000 a year can request an application fee waiver. IB higher-level scores of 5 or above and A-level grades A or B may earn credit. Rounds are Early Decision I and II and Regular Decision.
An English test is required unless English is the applicant's first language or the last two full years of schooling were taught in English. TOEFL and IELTS are preferred; Duolingo is accepted if they are not available. There is no fixed minimum; Lehigh's guidance for strong readiness is:
- TOEFL iBT 95+ (tests before 21 January 2026) or 5.5+ (from 21 January 2026)
- IELTS 7.5+
- Duolingo English Test 120+
SAT and ACT scores do not count as proof of English.
Typical undergraduate costs for the 2026-27 academic year:
- Tuition: US$69,420
- Typical first-year housing: US$11,470
- Full meal plan: US$7,760
- Technology, activity and wellness fees: US$1,170
Total: US$89,820. Some programmes charge an additional US$910 fee, and books, personal expenses, health insurance and travel are extra.
Lehigh gives need-based aid to a limited number of admitted non-US citizens and aims to meet 100% of demonstrated need (excluding travel and personal costs) for as many as funds allow; admission for international applicants is need-aware. Merit scholarships range from US$5,000 to full tuition and require no separate application. Aid offered at admission is final and only rises with the cost of attendance; it is not adjusted for currency changes.
Students living in Lehigh's residence halls are supported in their first year by Gryphons (resident advisers), and the Residential Studying and Tutoring programme brings tutoring for demanding courses into the halls. Dining on campus includes vegetarian, international, halal and gluten-free options. Typical first-year housing costs US$11,470 in 2026-27.