The Brothers of Christian Instruction founded Walsh University in 1958 in North Canton, in north-east Ohio. It's a private Catholic university of a few thousand students. Nursing, physical therapy and business are its main draws, and the small classes suit students who want close contact with faculty. Canton, home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, is next door.
North Canton, Ohio, United States
Official website: walsh.edu
1958
Private Catholic university
Nursing, physical therapy and business
$31,000 – $34,000
International students, undergraduate, before scholarships
$11,000 – $14,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on walsh.edu before you apply.
BS Nursing
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BA Business Management
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
BS Biology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Doctor of Physical Therapy
DoctorateDuration
36 Months
Intake
May
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 90
Nursing and physical therapy with clinical placements in north-east Ohio.
Small classes on a suburban campus.
A Catholic university open to students of all faiths.
Nursing graduates join Canton, Akron and Cleveland hospitals.
Physical therapy graduates work in clinics and hospitals after licensure.
Bachelor's graduates can apply for OPT to work in the US.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Limited programmes
The campus is suburban, with residence halls, sports fields and a chapel. Most undergraduates live on campus.
North Canton is quiet and affordable. Akron is about 20 minutes away and Cleveland about an hour. The Pro Football Hall of Fame is a short drive.
Form I-20 issued by Walsh University
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Walsh reviews undergraduate applications on a rolling basis. Apply by early summer for fall. The Doctor of Physical Therapy has an earlier deadline through PTCAS.
Most students start in fall (August). Some programmes also accept students in spring.
International students come in on an F-1 visa. The I-20 comes from Walsh University after you confirm your place and show you can cover a year of costs; you then pay the SEVIS fee, fill in the DS-160 and book your consulate interview.
Nursing, business, biology, the MBA and physical therapy are popular. Undergraduates need a secondary school record and IELTS 6.0; nursing asks for more. The DPT needs a bachelor's degree and prerequisite science courses.
Walsh gives merit scholarships to most undergraduates, including international students. Awards are set at admission.
