Fielding Graduate University is an accredited, nonprofit post-graduate institution of higher learning based in Santa Barbara, California, USA. Previously known as Fielding Graduate Institute, and The Fielding Institute, it was founded in March, 1974, in Santa Barbara, California.

The university offers accredited degree and certificate programs through three schools: Psychology, Human & Organization Development, and Educational Leadership & Change. The programs utilize distance learning via an on-line campus; individual faculty-student mentoring and assessment; and face-to-face events of various types, in many locations, and throughout the year.

The programs are fully accredited, high quality and they are rigorous and demanding. With the outstanding faculty students will be prepared for the life of the scholar-practitioner. Fielding students become part of a community of scholars dispersed throughout the country and around the world. This community is committed to transforming graduate education and research to advance individuals, organizations and society.

The main goal of the University is to prepare its students to serve as reflective professionals through its innovative doctoral and master's programs, collaborative learning model, and continuing professional education. The University sets the standard world-wide for quality and innovation in transformational distributed graduate education and research.

Students may apply for financial aid as it is available here. Fielding Graduate University helps them meet their financial needs as an adult learner and mid-career professional. With the financial aid opportunities available, almost anyone can attend Fielding, as it helps facilitate every student Fielding education and, with proper planning, can also reduce the stress associated with financial concerns.