Located in Pennsylvania's beautiful Lehigh Valley, Lehigh is one of the nation's most distinguished private research universities. Through academic rigor, an entrepreneurial mindset and collaborative opportunities we challenge our students to become the leaders of the future.

Recognized among the nation's premier research universities, Lehigh offers a rigorous academic community for nearly 7,000 students. Our small size, ideal student-to-faculty ratio and vibrant campus allow students to collaborate on projects in and out of the classroom.

Our students are ambitious, collaborative and dynamic. Here at Lehigh, they have the opportunity to engage in student clubs and organizations devoted to the arts, politics, dance, culture, environmental issues and more.

Lehigh University, home to 1,100+ international students from 98 countries, values the diverse perspectives and experiences that the world brings to its campus. An active on-campus international community and a wide range of international pre- and postgraduate opportunities prepare students to be skilled and competitive members of an ever-increasingly connected world. Our community is engaged, diverse and eager to learn from one another—and you are welcome here.