International Students

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Walden is the flagship online university of the Laureate International Universities network. As such, Walden is part of a global network of accredited online and campus-based institutions located in 20 countries. The network includes more than a half-million students across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Are you a citizen or resident of a country outside of the United States? If so, then you are considered an international student at Walden. This designation may also apply if you earned a degree outside the United States.

For review admission requirements and learn about what you’ll need to complete your application, please see Walden’s Application Information for International Students.

Special Considerations for International Students

• English is the language of instruction. Depending on where you earned previous degrees, you may need to submit test scores showing your level of English proficiency.
• Walden is not authorized to grant student visas for study in the United States.
• To be admitted, you need the equivalent of a high school diploma, associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or master’s degree from an institution accredited by the country’s higher education authority.
• You may have your transcript(s) evaluated free of charge by Walden. This evaluation will only be valid for application to Walden. This evaluation will not be valid for those requesting transfer of credit.
• Applicants requesting transfer of credit must have their transcript(s) from outside the United States certified for equivalency to U.S. degrees or coursework by a credential evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
• You will need regular access to a computer with an Internet connection (minimum speed: 56K).
• Please contact your enrollment advisor for application deadlines.
• Walden’s International Student Payment Plan allows you to pay your Walden tuition in your home currency. For more information and to determine if your currency is accepted, call an enrollment advisor today. See a list of international phone numbers.

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, one of six regional accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools of the United States of America, http://www.ncahlc.org/; 1-312-263-0456. The degree programs offered by Walden University are not authorized by the higher education authorities outside of the United States.Request information or call 1-866-492-5336 in the United States or see a list of international phone numbers.