International Students
Since 1974, Maharishi International University has welcomed students from all corners of the world looking for a different approach to education.
Our international students bring a diversity of cultures, languages, and perspectives that enrich our campus culture and bring to life the Sanskrit phrase vasudaiva kuytumbakam – The world is my family.
If you are an international student seeking to enroll at MIU, this is the place to start. Please refer to the links (below and the links on the left) for information on entrance requirements, tuition costs, and visa applications.
- Application deadlines
- Before you start your application
- Before you apply, read about your program of interest for specific entrance requirements.
- Read about the cost associated with your program of interest by visiting the Cost & Aid page for your program.
- Have your English test scores and official copies of academic transcripts before you start the application process for a faster admissions decision.
- Application process overview
- Submit your application 6 months before your chosen entry
- Finish your application process in one month.
- Receive your admissions decision two months before your entry starts, at the latest.
- Program start dates
| To enroll in: | Submit application by: |
|---|---|
| February (for all on-campus programs) | October 31 |
| February (only for online programs) | January 17 |
| August (for all on-campus programs) | May 15 |
| August (only for online programs) | July 19 |
| April (only for online undergraduate programs) | March 15 |
| October (only for online undergraduate programs) | September 15 |
| April (open only for ESL & MBA Professionals) | January 31 |
| October (only for ESL & MBA Professionals) | July 31 |
Your admissions counselor will provide a list of documents needed to complete your admissions process once you fill out an application for admission and pay a non-refundable $20 fee, both of which are valid for one calendar year.
Most documents can be emailed, except for official transcripts and certified translations (if they are not in English), which must be part of your admissions file in order to enroll.
If you are accepted to MIU, you will receive your acceptance letter and documents to support your F-1 student visa application.
We recommend the following timeline for all programs:
| Program | Start Dates |
|---|---|
| All online bachelor’s degree programs | April |
| All bachelor’s degree programs | Spring/Fall |
| Certificate in English as a Second Language | February / April / August / October |
| Certificate in Regenerative Organic Agriculture | Spring |
| MA in Studio Art – On-campus | Fall |
| MS in Maharishi AyurVeda & Integrative Medicine - Online | Spring/Fall |
| MS in Integrative Medicine & Ayurveda with Fellowship - Online | Fall |
| MS in Aromatherapy & Ayurveda - Online | Fall |
| MA in Consciousness & Human Potential (Maharishi Vedic Science) – Online | Spring/Fall |
| MA in Consciousness & Human Potential (Maharishi Vedic Science) – On-campus | Fall |
| MFA in Creative Writing – Online | Spring/Fall |
| MFA in Screenwriting – Online | Fall |
| MS in Regenerative Organic Agriculture - Online | Fall |
| MBA Standard Tracks (ERP/SAP or Accounting with No Prior Experience) | Spring/Fall |
| MBA Professional Tracks (ERP/SAP or Accounting) | February / April / August / October |
| MS in Business Analytics & Technologies - Online | Spring/Fall |
| MBA in Sustainable Business - Online | Spring/Fall |
| MBA in Leadership and Workplace Conflict Resolution - Online | Spring/Fall |
| MS in Physics – Online or On campus | Spring/Fall |
| Master’s in Consciousness-Based Leadership & Coaching – Online | Fall |
| MA in Enlightenment and Leadership – On campus | Fall |
| PhD in Maharishi Vedic Science - On campus or Online | Fall 2026 |
| PhD in Management - On campus or Online | Fall 2025 |
| PhD in Physiology & Health - Online | Fall 2025 |
| EdD in Transformational Leadership & Coaching - Online | Fall |
| Fellowship MS in Integrative Medicine and Ayurveda for Doctors and Advanced Practice Providers - Online | Fall |
| Advanced Graduate Certificate in Integrative Ayurveda for ABOIM Certified Physicians – Online | Fall |