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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

Request Info > Apply > Visit Us >
Request Info > Apply > Visit Us >

Home of Consciousness-Based Education®

Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission

Self knowledge & inner growth Explore >

Self knowledge & inner growth

Immersive learning Explore >

Easily learn more with less stress and enjoy small class sizes. On-campus students take just 1 course per month, while online students take just 1-2 courses at a time. No more juggling 4-5 classes at once, and no more finals week. More >

Immersive learning

A university culture with heart Explore >

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

A university 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

Professors who care Explore >

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

Professors who care

Fresh organic meals Explore >

America’s first university to serve freshly-prepared organic meals every day – locally sourced whenever possible. Our dining hall & cafe serve primarily vegetarian fare, but chicken is often available as well.

Fresh organic meals

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

One-of-a-kind degree programs Explore >

Discover innovative degree programs designed to make a difference in your life and the lives of others. Ranging from Ayurveda Wellness to Consciousness & Human Potential, MIU's unique programs are tailored to today's world. Prepare for a career with purpose and a life of impact. More >

Unique Programs

One-of-a-kind degree programs Explore >

Discover innovative degree programs designed to make a difference in your life and the lives of others. Ranging from Ayurveda Wellness to Consciousness & Human Potential, MIU's unique programs are tailored to today's world. Prepare for a career with purpose and a life of impact. More >

Unique Programs

Self knowledge & inner growth Explore >

Self knowledge & inner growth

Immersive learning Explore >

Easily learn more with less stress and enjoy small class sizes. On-campus students take just 1 course per month, while online students take just 1-2 courses at a time. No more juggling 4-5 classes at once, and no more finals week. More >

Immersive learning

A university culture with heart Explore >

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

A university 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. More >

Professors who care

Fresh organic meals Explore >

America’s first university to serve freshly-prepared organic meals every day – locally sourced whenever possible. Our dining hall & cafe serve primarily vegetarian fare, but chicken is often available as well.

Fresh organic meals

Online and on-campus degrees — choose from over 40 programs >

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One of America’s most affordable colleges

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One of America’s most affordable colleges

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Single rooms are standard for all students >

Single rooms are standard for all students >

Transfer up to 90 credits!

Many of our undergrad students are transfers >

Open Curriculum for Undergraduates

Enjoy the freedom to shape your educational journey according to your passions, interests, and career aspirations. Learn more >

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Who are we?

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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. On-campus students take just one course per month, while online students take just 1-2 courses at a time. 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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Deep experience

Outside
the box
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Dive-deep-animation

Looking for
inner calm?
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Block system

Only one course
per month
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Welcome week

Inclusive
community
27 sec
Ideal energy

Trailblazers of
sustainability
36 sec
Mind body health

Ayurveda for
mind & body
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Whispers of your soul - video
Watch the video: MIU is radically different. It has a campus culture with heart

Our campus in Fairfield Iowa

Our campus in Fairfield, Iowa Our campus in Fairfield, Iowa

Mutually-supportive community

Mutually-supportive community Mutually-supportive community

Learn Ayurveda self-pulse
to balance body & mind

Learn Ayurveda self-pulse to balance body & mind Learn Ayurveda self-pulse to balance body & mind

Every student learns yoga

Every student learns yoga Every student learns yoga

FARM to TABLEServing organic vegetarian meals

Farm to table: Serving organic meals Farm to table: Serving organic meals

Our Sustainable Living Centerproduces more energy than it uses

Our Sustainable Living Center produces more energy than it uses Our Sustainable Living Center produces more energy than it uses

Our 1.1 million watt solar power plantcovers 1/3 of electricity needs

Our 1.1 million watt solar power plant covers ⅓ of electricity needs Our 1.1 million watt solar power plant covers ⅓ of electricity needs

Lake next to campusperfect for swimming, grilling, & boating

Lake next to campus: perfect for swimming, grilling, & boating Lake next to campus: perfect for swimming, grilling, & boating

Art, music, theater & outdoor adventures aboundin our vibrant hometown of Fairfield, Iowa

Art, music, theater & outdoor adventures abound in our vibrant hometown of Fairfield, Iowa Art, music, theater & outdoor adventures abound in our vibrant hometown of Fairfield, Iowa

Fields of study — click to see degree programs

Applied Arts & Sciences

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Art, Consciousness, & Creative Practice

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Ayurveda & Integrative Health

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Business

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Cinematic Arts, New Media, & Screenwriting

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Computer Science

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Consciousness & Human Potential

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Creative Writing

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Design Your Own Major

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Mathematics

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Physics

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Regenerative Organic Agriculture

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Sustainable & Regenerative Living

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