A Legacy of Ambitious, Inquisitive Learners
Lehigh University’s approach to academics is centered on you. In a vibrant and collaborative community, you’ll experience a rigorous academic environment, a flexible interdisciplinary curriculum, hands-on learning and innovative research. You’ll gain the skills to solve real-world problems and make a lasting impact.
A Legacy of Ambitious, Inquisitive Learners
Lehigh University’s approach to academics is centered on you. In a vibrant and collaborative community, you’ll experience a rigorous academic environment, a flexible interdisciplinary curriculum, hands-on learning and innovative research. You’ll gain the skills to solve real-world problems and make a lasting impact.
Interdisciplinary
Our strong belief in the value of bringing multiple disciplines and perspectives together for meaningful collaboration challenges you to learn broadly and think deeply.
Personalized
As a research university with a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio, Lehigh allows you to be at the cutting edge of knowledge and allows your curiosity to define your curriculum.
Hands-on
Lehigh has always believed in learning through doing. We prioritize both experiential and authentic learning, and give you the opportunity to engage pragmatically with real-world problems.
Majors and Programs
Lehigh supports the lifelong pursuit of knowledge and skills—from undergraduate studies to graduate and professional studies to continuing education. Browse courses and programs offered on and off campus at different levels.
Success After Graduation
Success After Graduation
At Lehigh, you'll learn the technical and timeless skills to be successful in your first job and for the rest of your life. You'll leave as part of the 85,000+ Lehigh family, with the confidence and credentials to succeed.
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Lehigh students benefit from a supportive campus community, enhanced by different layers of learning including an interdisciplinary education and unmatched opportunities for experiential education. These transformative educational experiences shape graduates who are marketable, possess a strong work ethic and are prepared for meaningful careers in an ever-evolving world.
Undergraduate Outcomes for Academics Homepage
92%
of the undergraduate Class of 2024 were employed, continuing education or pursuing military or volunteer service within six months of graduation.
Graduate Student Average Starting Salary
$95K
average starting salary for the graduate Class of 2024.
Learning Beyond the Lecture
Learning Beyond the Lecture
At Lehigh, learning extends far beyond the classroom, from campus and across the globe. With opportunities for hands-on experiences, internships and research, we create a space where every student can grow, explore and thrive—developing both academically and personally in a community that supports and challenges them every step of the way.
Design Labs at WilburPowerhouse and Mountaintop
Lehigh's Design Labs are a network of maker spaces across campus that provide students with resources they need to bring their ideas to life, from electronics and robotics design studios to a woodshop and digital fabrication lab.
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Iacocca International Internship
Iacocca interns apply their skills to real-world challenges. They contribute to global organizations while immersing themselves in a different culture for several weeks—proving that even across the world, our commonalities are greater than our differences.
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LehighSiliconValley
LehighSiliconValley is a week-long program from the Baker Institute for Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Innovation. Students are immersed in the Bay Area entrepreneurial ecosystem through sessions featuring founders, investors and stakeholders from startups and established companies.
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Clubs & Organizations
Lehigh has more than 200 student clubs and organizations. These groups are an integral and active part of campus life and provide students with opportunities to enhance their social connections, leadership skills and interests.
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StartUp Lehigh Valley
Now hosted by Lehigh University, this annual competition is designed to showcase entrepreneurship and innovation throughout the region. Modeled after the TV show Shark Tank, it awards new business owners more than $30,000 in prizes.
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Helpful Links
Find additional information and resources, programs and opportunities to support and round out your academic experience at Lehigh.