Overview

Beyond the classroom, many political science professors are involved with student groups and current issue groups, and all faculty are readily available to talk with individual students.

Key features

The Political Science major at Lehigh University encourages the study of the theories, processes, and institutions of government both at home and abroad which cultivates the ability to conceptualize and to think critically.

The department commons room provides an informal atmosphere where students can read about current world political events and engage in discussions with other students and faculty. The World-View Room provides international news broadcasts on a large-screen television in an environment conducive to discussion.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Political System

Comparative Politics

Political Thought

Ancient Political Heritage

Modern Political Heritage

Public Administration

Political Sociology

The Politics of the Environment

Global Citizenship and its Discontents

Technology As Politics

Politics of Women

The Political Development of American Race Relations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bethlehem, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application or Coalition Application with Lehigh Questions and Writing Supplement

Recommendations and Reports

School Report (including counselor recommendation) and Official High School Transcript

Teacher Recommendation (one)

Mid-year School Report and Transcript

Final School Report and Transcript$70 Application Fee

Official SAT or ACT scores - Optional

English Proficiency Requirement

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

66810 USD / year

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Out-of-State

66810 USD / year

≈ 66810 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

66810 USD / year

≈ 66810 USD / year

Living costs

Bethlehem

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Funding

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