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Founded by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

A non-profit university with on-campus and online degree programs

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Founded by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

A non-profit university with on-campus and online degree programs

Home of Consciousness-Based Education®

Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission

Request Info > Apply > Visit Us >
Request Info > Apply > Visit Us >
  • Do I need to have prior experience in this field prior to enrolling?
    • No. We will teach you everything from scratch. All you need is the will to learn and some passion for the area you choose to learn. Experience always helps but we’re here to guide you through the entire process from start to finish.
  • Where can I see some student’s work?
    • See our Vimeo collection and our Soundcloud collection.
  • Is there any additional cost to the program?
    • Online Students: Yes. Our classes use up-to-date, industry-standard software like the Adobe Creative Cloud software. As a student, you are required to purchase your own Adobe Creative Cloud license. It costs $19.99/month for the first year and then $29.99/month every year after that. On top of that, you’ll have to purchase your own equipment. We will provide you with links to find the best computer, camera, lighting, and sound equipment for your budget. Contact your financial aid officer about additional grants and loans for purchasing equipment.
    • On-campus students: Yes. Each on-campus CANM class has a $20 lab fee to help pay for our expenses. This lab fee will give you access to state of the art equipment and software ranging from computer, camera, lights and sound equipment to software required to go through your classes.
  • What kind of studios and equipment are available for on-campus students?
    • We have professional state of the art film/video, photography and sound studios as well as Youtube and podcast recording rooms and a media lounge available for our on-campus students. All you need to access our spaces and equipment is training on how to use the equipment and a $20 per class lab fee. The lab fee that you pay allows you to check out film and audio equipment and studio space for the duration of the class. You can also check out equipment even if you’re not taking a CANM class for that particular class.
  • Do online students take the program entirely online?
    • Yes. However, before you enroll you’ll need to learn the TM technique since it is a key element of Consciousness-Based education. This instruction will be in-person with a certified TM teacher near you. Since we offer an on-campus program as well, US-based students can opt to study on-campus for a semester or longer any time during your education.
  • Do I need to learn Transcendental Meditation before starting the program?

    • All MIU students practice the Transcendental Meditation® technique. If you have not learned it yet:

    • Once accepted as a US student, the cost of TM instruction is covered through a grant offered by MIU
    • On-campus students can either learn TM upon arrival or prior to enrolling
    • Online students are required to learn the TM technique before starting the first class
    • Contact your admissions counselor for details
    • Find information on the TM technique or search for a TM teacher at TM.org

  • How do I transfer my credits from previous institutions?

    • A minimum of 128 credits (semester hours) is required for students to graduate with a bachelor’s degree. This may include up to 90 transfer credits.

    Undergraduate degree students may apply to transfer credits for up to half the coursework in the major. Transfer credits are accepted for courses completed with a grade of “C” or higher.

  • How many hours should an online student expect to spend on this program?
    • You should plan to spend 12-14 hours per week for a 4-credit course. If you are taking two courses at a time, you should plan to spend 24-28 hours per week reading, creating assignments, writing discussion forum posts, and studying course materials.
  • How many weeks are in each course?

    • There are two semester terms, plus a January term and a summer term, in the academic school year.

    • Online students: 4-credit courses are eight weeks long and 2-credit course are four weeks long.
    • On-campus students: 4-credit courses are 4 weeks long and 2-credit course are 2 weeks long.
  • What are the options for full-time and part-time enrollment?
    • Online students: You can take one or two courses at a time. Choose the pace that is best for you. Full-time students take 12 credits or more per semester, and Three-quarters time students take 9-11 credits per semester
    • On-campus students: Full-time only, 12 credits or more per semester
  • Can students get financial aid for this program?
    • Yes, financial aid is available to eligible degree-seeking students. See Cost & Aid for tuition and an estimate of your financial aid. Also, feel free to contact our financial aid office at finaid@miu.edu or (641) 472-1156.