Recognized among the nation's premier research universities, Lehigh offers a rigorous academic community for nearly 7,000 students. Our ideal size, student-to-faculty ratio and vibrant campus allow students to collaborate on projects in and out of the classroom. Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, PA., a vibrant and historic community that is a short drive from New York City and Philadelphia. Over 820,000 people live in the region. Office of International Affairs: Lehigh is an international university. Our faculty members and graduate students collaborate with colleagues in more than 55 countries. Our students take advantage of more than 250 study abroad programs in more than 74 countries. We have institutional partnerships with 21 universities around the world and the United Nations. We are dedicated to further globalizing Lehigh’s mission of advancing learning through the integration of teaching, research and service to others through a systematic and sustained engagement between the Lehigh community and the world at large. Our overall goals are to make the Lehigh community international and to expand Lehigh’s footprint abroad. To meet these goals, we're focused on: Establishing and sustaining international connections; Expanding international experiences for both undergraduate and graduate students; Making Lehigh a destination for international faculty, students and visitors; and Internationalizing our university. This year, Lehigh University was recognized by NAFSA, the association of international education, with the 2021 Simon Award for its comprehensive internationalization implementation.