International Students and Scholars

About the Office of International
Students and Scholars

Annual Report 2022

COMPLIANCE

Our International Community
113scholars

529283

graduatestudents

students
on OPT*

430

undergraduate
students* OPT, or Optional Practical Training, lets students work in the U.S. in their field ofstudy for one to three years after graduation.

International Students and Scholars at a Glance

We educate international students
and scholars on how to maintain theirimmigration status; we advise faculty,
staff and departments on what isrequired to host international students
and scholars; and we ensure thatthe university is in compliance withimmigration regulations.
CONNECTION AND ENGAGEMENT
We strive to be well connected to otheroffices and departments on campus inorder to support the entire experienceof our international students andscholars.
We provide intentional programming
designed to bolster the professional
and personal development of ourinternational community. We also
provide avenues for our represented
countries and cultures to share with thegreater campus community.
We facilitate ways for our international
students and scholars to engage
beyond the Lehigh campus.
ADVOCACY1131,242

scholars from 32 countries international students andare assistant professors,
recent alumni from more
post-doctoral researchthan 70 countries areassociates and more.
supported by OISS.

92%
of international students
in the Class of 2021 are
employed or continuing
their education.

We advocate on behalf of our students
and scholars regarding immigration,
academic and personal matters toensure that their voices are heard
within the Lehigh community andbeyond.

International Scholars
Scholars by Visa Category41

15

J-1 professor/
research scholars

J-1 short-term
scholars

Top Countries of Origin

49

H-1B scholars

India

Colombia

China

GermanySouth Korea

BrazilItaly

CanadaJapanIsrael

Top Hosting Departments

8

Chemical and BiomolecularEngineering

J-1 student
interns

Computer Science and Engineering
Biological Science
Physics
Civil and Environmental Engineering

International Student Enrollment
Undergraduate Enrollment by College

Top Programs by Enrollment
Program

114

167

Business

Arts and Sciences

1198

56

Engineering Health Other

Graduate Enrollment by College92

82

29329

Arts and Sciences Business Education

Engineering

515

Health Other

Students

Computer Science (EN)74

Mechanical Engineering

73

Industrial and SystemsEngineering

50

Electrical Engineering46

Chemical Engineering

43

Business Analytics

41

Finance

33

Computer Science andBusiness

31

Economics

30

Bioengineering

29

International Enrollment Trends

733

711

710

715

710

640

589

525

530

529

354

396

431

440

434

452

470

465

454

430

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Graduatestudents
Undergraduate
students
Total international
students in the
U.S., in thousands(IIE Open Doors)

Students’ Countries of Origin
Country

Students

Country

Students

Country

Total

Afghanistan

2Hong Kong

2

Philippines

4

Angola

1

India

69

Portugal

1

Antigua and Barbuda

1

Indonesia

4

Romania1

Argentina

2

Iran

29

Russia3Austria

1

Iraq

2

Rwanda2

Azerbaijan

1

Italy

3

Saudi Arabia

12

Bangladesh

10

Japan

2

Senegal1

Belgium

2

Jordan8Singapore

1

Botswana

1

Kazakhstan

5South Africa

1

Brazil

14

Kenya

3

South Sudan

1

Cameroon

1

Korea (South)

18

Spain

7

Canada5

Lebanon1

Sri Lanka

1

China

535

Malawi1

Taiwan10

Colombia

9

Malaysia

3

Thailand6

Costa Rica

1

Mauritius

1

Tunisia1

Denmark1

Mexico4

Turkey16

Dominican Republic

1

Mongolia

3

Uganda1

Ecuador3

Montenegro

1

Ukraine

7

Egypt

5

Morocco2

United Kingdom

2

El Salvador

1

Nepal

13

Uzbekistan

4

Ethiopia

5

Netherlands

4

Vietnam25

Germany2

Nigeria22West Bank2

Ghana

11

Pakistan

8

Yemen

1

Greece5Palestine

1Zimbabwe

7

Guatemala

10Peru4

The Economic Impact of International Students
In addition to the immeasurable academic and cultural value that international students add to colleges and universities inthe United States, they make an important economic impact. According to data from NAFSA: Association of International
Educators, for every eight international students, three U.S. jobs are created and supported by spending in the higher
education, accommodation, dining, retail, transportation, telecommunications and health insurance sectors.

NATIONALLY

950,000

international students contribute$33.8 billion

to the economy and support

335,400 jobs

IN PENNSYLVANIA

44,370international students contribute$1.7 billion

to the economy and support

19,635 jobs

IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY

1,759

international students contribute$76.5 million

to the economy and support

794 jobs

Office of International Students and Scholars Staff
The staff of the Office of International Students andScholars supports Lehigh’s international communityof more than 1,300 students, scholars, recent alumni,
employees and their families. To learn more, visit
global.lehigh.edu/oiss.

Amanda Connolly
Director

S. Nichole Hunley
Associate Director

Patricia Beavan
Assistant Director of Intercultural
Programs and the Global Union

Olga Scarpero
Assistant Director

Stephen Deduck
International Student and Scholar
AdvisorAnnika Sethre-Hofstad
Coordinator