Walden University

In 1970, two educators were inspired to create opportunities for working professionals where there previously were none. Our founders saw the potential of distance learning to help adult learners earn advanced degrees. That’s how Walden University was born. Ever since, we’ve helped reshape access to high-quality education.

We’re proud of the opportunities we’ve created and everything our students have achieved. Your life is busy, but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your education. We’ve helped more than 140,000 professionals find the way forward. And we’re ready to empower you.

If you’re a working professional—or anyone else who needs the flexibility to earn a degree—we’re here for you. Walden has the bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, or certificate program you need to change your world and the world around you.

The story of Walden University is the story of effecting change. In 1970, our founders established the university on the belief that higher education should be more accessible so that more people could make the world a better place. That ideal has driven us ever since, leading to innovations, expanded opportunities, and countless student, alumni, and faculty success stories. It’s a history worth celebrating—and retelling.

Walden provides a diverse community of working professionals with the opportunity to transform themselves as scholar-practitioners and change-makers. Our students and graduates are actively working to make a positive difference in the world, in many ways.

Walden is proud to offer university-funded grants that support our students’ doctoral research in all fields of study. We also provide information about external grants that are available through federal, state, and local agencies and organizations that support doctoral research.

These grants are designed to support student scholarship and defray the costs of conducting doctoral research. These costs may include travel to field sites, participant incentives, or data analysis software. Walden research grants cannot be used for tuition.

Our goal is to help you reach yours. Designed for busy, working adults like you, Walden’s student services help you stay on track and get the most out of your learning experience. From preparing you for the first day of class to helping you navigate career moves after graduation, we’re here to support your success at every step.