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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

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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

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Home of Consciousness-Based Education

Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission

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Transcendental Meditation®
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All MIU students practice this effortless, evidence-based technique for enhancing creativity & learning ability, and reducing stress & anxiety. More >

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Immersion in one course per month Explore >

Our secret for learning more with less stress — the block system. Each month you’re fully immersed in just one course. No juggling 4-5 classes at once!  More >

Immersion in one course per month

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At MIU, self-care is a priority. You’ll learn highly effective tools — including yoga postures, ayurveda self-pulse and more — to promote a healthy lifestyle.

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MIU is among America’s most green colleges, and the first to offer degree programs in Sustainable Living and Regenerative Organic Agriculture. More >

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A university culture with heart Explore >

You'll thrive in a mutually supportive community where everyone is committed to personal growth. More >

A campus culture with heart

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With small, full-immersion classes, our professors give students lots of personal attention and support.

Professors who care

Organic vegetarian meals Explore >

America’s first college to serve freshly-prepared organic vegetarian meals every day — locally sourced whenever possible.

Organic vegetarian meals

Transcendental Meditation®
technique Explore >

All MIU students practice this effortless, evidence-based technique for enhancing creativity & learning ability, and reducing stress & anxiety. More >

Transcendental Meditation

Self knowledge & inner growth Explore >

Self knowledge & personal growth

Immersion in one course per month Explore >

Our secret for learning more with less stress — the block system. Each month you’re fully immersed in just one course. No juggling 4-5 classes at once!  More >

Immersion in one course per month

A university culture with heart Explore >

You'll thrive in a mutually supportive community where everyone is committed to personal growth. More >

A campus culture with heart

Natural health & wellness Explore >

At MIU, self-care is a priority. You’ll learn highly effective tools — including yoga postures, ayurveda self-pulse and more — to promote a healthy lifestyle.

Natural health & wellness

Innovative sustainability Explore >

MIU is among America’s most green colleges, and the first to offer degree programs in Sustainable Living and Regenerative Organic Agriculture. More >

Innovative sustainability

Professors who care Explore >

With small, full-immersion classes, our professors give students lots of personal attention and support.

Professors who care

Organic vegetarian meals Explore >

America’s first college to serve freshly-prepared organic vegetarian meals every day — locally sourced whenever possible.

Organic vegetarian meals

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We come from many places, cultures, and backgrounds, but share a strong common commitment to personal inner growth, wellness, sustainability, and positive values.

We support a progressive and inclusive campus culture that’s creative, dynamic, and focused on making the world a better, more peaceful place.

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Learn more with less stress Why is the block system so popular with our students?

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  1. At MIU you never juggle 4-5 classes and homework at once.
  2. Instead, you’re immersed in only one full-time course each month. This is the block system.
  3. The block system allows you to easily learn more with less stress. And there’s no finals week!
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Cinematic Arts, New Media, & Screenwriting

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Consciousness & Human Potential

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