Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) alumni in North America who are exploring graduate study in engineering or business -- online or on campus --are invited to apply through a special partnership between Lehigh University and VIT.
Admitted and eligible VIT alumni will receive a 20% tuition scholarship through this partnership.
Lehigh offers the resources of a top-tier research university with the feel of a highly personal academic community, designed for professionals who want depth, flexibility, and real-world impact.
Lehigh is designated R1 (very high research activity) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, meaning you’ll learn with faculty and programs shaped by advanced research, industry collaboration, and real-world problem solving.
- Explore programs in engineering or business (online or in person).
- Request information to connect with an admissions advisor.
- Apply to your selected program(s).
- If admitted and eligible, receive the 20% tuition scholarship through the VIT partnership.
Who is eligible for the VIT alumni scholarship?
Verified VIT alumni or immediate family members admitted to eligible programs.
Which programs and formats are included?
Eligible engineering and business graduate programs offered online, hybrid, or in person; varies by program.
How do I confirm my VIT alumni status?
You’ll be asked to confirm alumni status during the application or inquiry process.
Section 1
Graduate engineering at P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied ScienceLehigh engineering graduate programs are built for students seeking more than a credential, offering advanced technical depth, interdisciplinary options, and access to R1-level research
Flexible formats: in-person, hybrid, and fully online options are available (varies by program). Not ready for a full degree? Lehigh also offers certificates for upskilling and specialization.
Section 2
Graduate business at the Lehigh College of BusinessLehigh’s graduate business programs are designed for early-career and experienced professionals who want practical leadership tools, analytics fluency, and career acceleration, with online and in-person options.
- Lehigh’s full-time one-year MBA is ranked Top 150 globally and #44 in the U.S. (tied) by QS World University Rankings (Global MBA 2026).
- Lehigh’s part-time online FLEX MBA has been ranked #54 for online MBA programs by Fortune (2024).
- U.S. News & World Report identified Lehigh’s 1-MBA as Top 5 in the U.S. for salary-to- debt ratio (ROI framing, 2023–2024 evaluation).
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