Self-knowledge and personal development are at the heart of Consciousness-Based Education, so that you may thrive both during your studies and after you graduate.
With this holistic style of education, you’ll find learning to be more satisfying, relevant, and exciting.
“Educating the mind without educating the heart
is no education at all.”
The learner – that’s youWe foster a mutually supportive environment of self-discovery and meaningful connections. Join a cohort of like-minded individuals seeking to learn how to create and participate in a better, more peaceful world.
We believe that knowing yourself is the basis of deep understanding of any field of knowledge. At MIU, you’ll learn how to directly experience your innermost nature, explore your connection with the world around you, and discover how far self-knowledge can take you.
All MIU students, faculty, and staff learn the Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique, which provides a greater sense of self-actualization, clarity of mind, and increased creativity, while powerfully reducing stress and anxiety.
Natural health and wellness are part of the MIU lifestyle, and there are many systems in place to support this: our organic, vegetarian meals, yoga and exercise classes, and Ayurveda consultations available at our student clinic, to name a few. A healthy mind and body are the best foundation for learning and growing.
How you’re learningInstead of juggling 4-5 classes at once, MIU’s block system allows you to focus on just 1-2 subjects per month, so you can really immerse yourself in each subject and learn more easily.
Our professors are committed to the principles of Consciousness-Based Education, and strive to provide their students with practical, experiential learning via projects and other approaches. With small, full-immersion classes, students receive lots of personal attention and support.
Our approach at MIU is all about providing a consistently enjoyable experience — high pressure and burnout don’t help you learn. Our class schedules are designed to accommodate a personal routine that includes rest, exercise, hobbies, and time for friendships and community.
You’ll practice the TM technique twice daily as part of your MIU education — during classes if you’re on campus, or on your own if you’re studying online. This supports your learning process by infusing class with a calm and focused atmosphere, and helps you synthesize what you’ve learned at the end of each class.
What you’re learningMIU offers multiple unique fields of study that are America’s only accredited degree programs of their kind. This includes the fields of Ayurveda, Consciousness & Human Potential, and Regenerative Organic Agriculture.
With an open curriculum, MIU has no traditional general education requirements, no distribution requirements, and only two courses that all students take. We offer over 40 degree programs, 10 Bachelor’s Specializations for transfer students seeking to fast-track their graduation, and an Individualized Major program for those wanting to customize their entire curriculum.
With Consciousness-Based Education, you’ll study principles of consciousness that are universal and applicable from the smallest subatomic level to the vast expanse of the cosmos. You’ll learn how everything that you study is connected to your own life, so that learning always feels relevant and satisfying. Knowledge becomes more personal and meaningful because it is not just something “out there” in the world, it relates directly to you and your life.
