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The College of Business and Economics welcomes applications from graduates of accredited colleges and universities throughout the world. The Admissions Committee bases its decision upon the applicant's academic abilities, motivation, and maturity to complete graduate studies successfully.

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Application Requirements

All applicants for the M.S. program in Economics must submit:

International applicants must also submit:

Test of English as a Foreign Language score (TOEFL)
Financial Guarantee

Applicants interested in applying for financial aid awarded through the College of Business and Economics must submit:

Financial Aid Request Form


Data Sheet
You are encouraged to apply using Lehigh's online application system .
1.  New users-create Log In ID (case sensitive) and six digit PIN number.  Please retain your Log In ID and PIN so that you may return to the application later.
2.  Choose application type " Graduate Business and Economics".
3.  International applicants-check the International Application box.
4.  Choose Term of Entry-The Program accepts applications for fall only unless consultation is made with the Program Director and Admissions Office for spring entry for prerequisite course work.

The online application system will also accept your essay and resume.  Online applicants must submit their official transcripts 2 letters of recommendation and any additional forms directly to the Graduate Programs Office. Include a cover sheet with your documents listing your full application name, Date of Birth, and Log In ID.  The online application accepts Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit cards for payment of the application fee of $65.

If you intend to pay the application fee by check, money order or cash, you must apply using our paper application. The application fee may not be waived.

Essay
Your essay should provide a summary of your career objectives and relevant work experiences with reference to the chosen field of graduate study.

Resume
Your resume should list your education, your professional information and your achievements. Include your computing skills.

Graduate Management Admissions Test® (GMAT) or
the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
Applicants may submit the GMAT OR the GRE for admission consideration. You may find a GMAT test center, test information and preparation materials by visiting the Graduate Management Admissions Council® (GMAC) website at www.mba.com
GMAT registration materials can also be obtained by contacting:
Pearson VUE
Attention: GMAT® Program
PO Box 581907
Minneapolis, MN 55458-1907 USA
Email: GMATCandidateServicesAmericas@pearson.com
Phone 1-800-717-GMAT (4628), 1-952-681-3680

The program code for GMAT test takers is 6ZB-FN-48. 

You may find a GRE test center, test information and preparation materials by visiting the Educational Testing Service® (ETS) website at http://www.gre.org/generalreg.html

GRE registration materials can also be obtained by contacting:

GRE - Educational Testing Service
PO Box 6000
Princeton, NJ 08541-6000
United States of America
Phone 1-609-771-7670
Phone 1-866-473-4373 (U.S.)
Fax 1-609-771-7906

Lehigh's institution code number is 2365. The GRE Department code is 1801.

All test scores must be received directly from the testing service in order to be considered official scores. 

Official transcripts
You must submit official transcripts from all universities attended. Official transcripts bear the signature of the university's registrar and the seal of the issuing institution. The registrar's office of your prior institution(s) will require written authorization for the release of your transcripts. Our sample transcript request form contains information that will be required by the registrar's office. The transcripts must be submitted to us in a sealed envelope and may not be opened by you.

Letters of Recommendation
You must submit two letters of recommendation using our forms. Please fill in your personal information and read the waiver statement. Signing or not signing the waiver statement does not affect the admissions decision. Give the form to your recommender to complete. Your recommender is welcome to include a separate letter of recommendation along with the form. The recommender should seal the recommendation in an envelope and sign their name across the flap. The sealed recommendation may be returned to you for submission with your application materials or may be mailed directly to the Graduate Programs office. Letters from family members or friends will not be considered.

Financial Aid Form
Financial aid in the form of assistantships and scholarships is awarded through the College of Business and Economics for full time students. Awards are based on academic performance. Those interested in financial aid must file a complete program application and financial request form and be admitted to the MS in Economics Program before January 15. Aid is awarded in March by Lehigh’s Graduate Financial Aid Committee for the following academic year. Attach your resume to the form.
International students interested in applying for college-awarded financial aid will be required to pass a Lehigh University SPEAK test upon arrival at Lehigh with a score of at least 230. The College will use the new internet-based TOEFL (iBT) as a screening tool for the awarding of financial aid to international students. In order to be considered, you must achieve a speaking section score of 28 and a listening section score of 20. All awards are contingent upon passing the Lehigh SPEAK test. Information on the Lehigh University SPEAK test may be found at www.lehigh.edu/~inesl.

$65 Application Fee
The online application fee may be paid by Visa, MasterCard and American Express. The credit card must be drawn on a U.S. bank. Applicants using paper applications may pay by personal check, money order or cash (in person). International applicants should pay by international money order or certified bank check. Make all drafts payable to Lehigh University. The application fee may not be waived nor deferred. Applications will not be reviewed until the fee has been paid. The application fee is non-refundable.

Application Deadlines
Financial Aid – January 15
International students applying from outside the U.S. - May 1
Regular - July 15

Enrollment Deposit
Due to the increasing popularity of the College of Business and Economics graduate programs all degree and non-degree students must submit a $250 deposit when accepting the offer of admission to secure a place in the class. The deposit must be received by the specific deadline noted in the offer letter. Upon matriculation, the deposit will be applied to tuition; if no tuition is due, the deposit will be refunded. A student who does not matriculate forfeits the deposit.

Admission inquiries and application submissions:
Lehigh University
Graduate Programs Office
621 Taylor Street
Bethlehem PA 18015
United States of America
Phone: 610-758-5280
Fax:     610-758-5283
email: business@lehigh.edu