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A radically different approach to education

Consciousness-Based Education

Through Consciousness-Based Education, you’ll study the subjects you’re passionate about while embarking on a journey of self-discovery and inner growth. As your awareness expands, your ability to absorb knowledge and see the big picture improves, and you’ll be able to connect what you’re learning in a meaningful way to your own life.

Through Consciousness-Based Education, you’ll study the subjects you’re passionate about while embarking on a journey of self-discovery and inner growth.

As your awareness expands, your ability to absorb knowledge and see the big picture improves, and you’ll be able to connect what you’re learning in a meaningful way to your own life.

Watch the video about immersion in one course at a time, 2 minutes long

Block system: More focus with less stress

Study one to two subjects per month full-time for up to 10 months per year. You’ll dive deep into each course with your undivided attention.

Benefits:

  • Gain a deeper understanding of each subject
  • Your professors really get to know you
  • No juggling 4–5 classes (and homework) at once
  • No finals week

Watch the video about immersion in one course at a time, 2 minutes long

How is the block system different?

The MIU Experience

Watch the video: MIU is radically different. It has a campus culture with heart

Many of our students transfer to MIU looking for a more meaningful and less stressful educational experience. With an open, diverse, and supportive campus community, Consciousness-Based education, the block system, and the Transcendental Meditation® technique as part of the curriculum, MIU is often the alternative they are looking for.

Watch the video: MIU is radically different. It has a campus culture with heart

Is this place real?

People frequently ask us this question. Yes, it’s real – but nothing we say can take the place of experiencing MIU yourself. We invite you to visit us virtually to find out if MIU is a good fit for you.

What defines the MIU experience?

2018 Alumni SurveyComparing MIU with other colleges/universities they’ve attended (303 reviews)

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2018 Alumni SurveyComparing MIU with other colleges/universities they’ve attended (303 reviews)

Inner growth:

Healthy lifestyle:

Less stress & anxiety:

Friendly campus atmosphere:

Overall happiness:

Leadership

MIU President John Hagelin

President John Hagelin, Ph.D.

The president of Maharishi International University, John Hagelin, Ph.D., is a renowned quantum physicist, educator, author, and leading proponent of peace. Dr. Hagelin has been investigating the foundations of human consciousness for decades.

Dr. Hagelin conducted pioneering research at CERN, home of the world’s largest particle accelerator. He developed a highly successful grand unified field theory based on the superstring, and his articles on electroweak unification, grand unification, supersymmetry, and cosmology include some of the most cited references in the physical sciences. He received his A.B. summa cum laude from Dartmouth College in 1975 and his Ph.D. from Harvard University in 1981.

Outcomes

From international corporations to local companies, an impressive roster of businesses are hiring our graduates. Here are just a few:

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