With 190,000+ alumni from more than 165 countries , Walden University has global recognition as an institution with high quality standards in distance learning. Walden is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, and many of Walden’s programs have programmatic accreditations. Walden is committed to maintaining the highest standards of excellence.

Yes, Walden accepts thousands of international students each year. We work with students from around the world to complete their applications, transfer available credits, and design education plans to help achieve their goals.

Application times vary depending on the unique circumstances of the applicant. We have Enrollment Specialists who are specially trained to work with international students and guide them through the application process quickly and accurately. We are here to help you manage the application with ease and start on your education journey with Walden.

Walden accepts credits from international institutions. As an international applicant, you must have your transcript evaluated to determine the academic equivalency to U.S. educational standards. Walden offers transfer credit evaluation at no charge.

International students have access to the same support services as U.S. students. We offer the full support of our faculty, staff, and student support services teams, at no additional charge. Our Office of Academic Support and Instructional Services (OASIS) is a centralized resource with a focus on supporting academic success and care for students. We seamlessly provide library research support, a writing center, and academic skills development for students, when and how they need it.

Walden requires the following information for admission into any of its online degree programs. Admission requirements vary by program and degree level. You may need to supply additional information for certain programs and/or degrees.

• Official transcript(s) of highest degree or coursework completed to date
• English proficiency test scores (if applicable)
• Goal statement (select master’s and doctoral programs only)
• Completed application
• Current résumé, when applicable
• Access to a computer and the internet

Walden University is authorized to issue Form I-20 documents for students entering the United States for a required academic residency. To enter the U.S. for any other reason, including to attend an optional Walden capstone intensive retreat or commencement, a different visa type must be used. Learn more about Student & Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Travel Requirements.

Some programs require participation in clinical practicums or internships. If you enroll in one of these programs, you must be eligible to work and complete the practicum or internship in the United States. Allowances may also be made for Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands. Obtaining necessary authorization to participate at these sites is your responsibility.

Walden University participates in the Title IV (federal financial aid) program. Federal financial aid is available to U.S. citizens and eligible non-U.S. citizens, for those who apply and qualify. Learn more about financing your degree at https://www.waldenu.edu/financial-aid/grants-and-scholarships-international. Canadian students are responsible for determining their eligibility for Canadian loans and tax credits. Walden courses may not meet certain requirements for Canadian loans and tax credits, including, but not limited to, the minimum week and continuous enrollment requirements. The Canada Revenue Agency has an extensive library of relevant documents and information pertaining to Canadian loans, scholarships, grants, and tax credits. Other sources of financial aid information for Canadian students include the Library and Archives Canada, the Ontario Student Assistance Program, and InternationalScholarships.com.

Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation is a mark of quality. Walden has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) since 1990. Being accredited by the HLC validates that our institution lives its mission, operates with integrity, offers programs that focus on student learning, hires faculty that are academically qualified, and provides the resources and support necessary for our students to succeed.

Yes. Since 1970, Walden has supported working professionals in achieving their academic goals, initially through distance education and later online learning. Our flexible online learning environment features an accessible platform that lets you log in when it’s convenient for you, from wherever you are in the world. Walden curricula also include interactive multimedia simulations woven into a number of programs. An accredited university, Walden has further distinguished itself as being the sixth institution approved by the U.S. government to offer direct assessment competency-based education, via Tempo Learning®. The university has won a total of six Effective Practice Awards (2016–2019) from the Online Learning Consortium, recognizing “efforts that help make quality online education accessible … for anyone, anywhere, at any time.” And in May 2023, the U.S. Distance Learning Association (USDLA) recognized Walden with silver awards in three categories: innovation, research, and training. The award-winning initiatives are Doctoral Degree Coach®; research into inclusive online learning models; and faculty orientation, training, development, and support. According to USDLA, the awards were created “to acknowledge major accomplishments in distance learning and to highlight those distance learning instructors, programs, and professionals who have achieved and demonstrated extraordinary achievements."