Bachelor in Latin American Studies (Bachelor's)

Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, founded in 1865, offers a balanced blend of rigorous academics and a close-knit campus experience. With over 7,200 students and a significant international community, Lehigh provides a broad portfolio of programs across engineering, business, arts, and sciences. The university emphasizes interdisciplinary learning and research, enabling students to tackle complex problems through collaborative projects and faculty mentorship.

Lehigh's campus culture supports academic ambition and personal development through hands-on labs, undergraduate research, internships, and active student organizations. International students find resources for academic advising, visa guidance, and cultural adjustment, as well as opportunities to engage with local industry partners and alumni networks. The university's location in the Lehigh Valley offers access to regional employers and a variety of cultural and outdoor activities.

Career preparation is central to the Lehigh experience, with dedicated career services, employer recruiting events, and strong internship pathways that often lead to full-time employment. Students benefit from a supportive environment that values both intellectual curiosity and practical skills. For prospective international students seeking a research-active, student-centered American university with strong professional outcomes, Lehigh presents a compelling option.

This programme is designed for undergraduate students interested in the cultures, histories, and societies of Latin America and the U.S. Latino population. Students study topics including history, politics, language, literature, and foreign policy through interdisciplinary courses. The curriculum includes independent studies in visual arts and museum studies. The programme prepares students to engage with global interdependence and cultural diversity.

Focus areas include archeology, foreign policy, history, language and literature, politics, visual arts and museum studies.

The major requires a total of 36 credits distributed across core courses, electives, and independent studies. Students complete coursework in multiple disciplines with opportunities for specialized study in the visual arts and museum studies.

Graduates work in policy, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, communications, and education across Latin America and the United States.

Applicants must meet general university admission requirements. No specific prerequisites are listed for the major. Submit official transcripts and a personal statement as part of the application.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 29% of applicants.