Established in 1865, Lehigh is a private research university in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, known for its strong programs in engineering, business, and arts and sciences.
Address: 27 Memorial Drive West, 18015 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
Engineering, Business, Finance
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Engineering, Materials, Optics, Project Management, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master, MBA
Status:
- Private
Partnerships:
Located in the Lehigh Valley. Strong historical ties to industry. Known for its integrated learning experiences and research in areas like structural engineering and materials.
Research:
Research strengths in engineering (structural, materials, industrial), business and economics, optics and photonics, and data science.
Famous Alumnis:
Lee Iacocca, Roger Penske, C. J. McCollum, Al Holcomb
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
1200
Current students***:
7000
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
80000
Pros
Strong engineering and business programs, beautiful campus, good balance between teaching and research, active alumni network.
Cons
Located in a smaller city (Bethlehem), private university cost, some programs are very competitive.
Best For
Students seeking a strong education in engineering or business with a focus on experiential learning and research opportunities, in a traditional private university setting.
- Engineering, Innovation, Lean Manufacturing, Materials, Structural Engineering
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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