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- Meet President Tony Nader MD, PhD >
- Open Curriculum - map your own educational journey >
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Self knowledge & inner growth Explore >
At MIU, you connect each discipline with your own innermost self — pure consciousness. This direct experience makes learning much more relevant and satisfying. More >
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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 >
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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.
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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 >
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Professors who care Explore >
With small, full-immersion classes, our professors give students lots of personal attention and support. More >
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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 organic chicken is often available as well.
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Transcendental Meditation®
technique Explore >
All MIU students practice this effortless, evidence-based technique for enhancing creativity & learning ability, and reducing stress & anxiety. More >
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Self knowledge & inner growth Explore >
At MIU, you connect each discipline with your own innermost self — pure consciousness. This direct experience makes learning much more relevant and satisfying. More >
Close ⊗
×
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 >
Close ⊗
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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 >
Close ⊗
×
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.
Close ⊗
×
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 >
Close ⊗
×
Professors who care Explore >
With small, full-immersion classes, our professors give students lots of personal attention and support. More >
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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 organic chicken is often available as well.
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Online and on-campus degrees — choose from over 40 programs >
Open Curriculum for Undergraduates
Enjoy the freedom to shape your educational journey according to your passions, interests, and career aspirations. Learn more >
Who are we?
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?
- At MIU you never juggle 4-5 classes and homework at once.
- 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.
- The block system allows you to easily learn more with less stress. And there’s no finals week!
Fields of study — click to see degree programs
Applied Arts & Sciences
Undergraduate:
- Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences (online or on-campus)
- Bachelor’s with Specialization in Ayurveda Wellness & Integrative Health (online or on-campus)
- Bachelor’s with Specialization in Art Therapy — pre-professional (online)
- Bachelor’s with Specialization in Yoga & Ayurveda Wellness (online)
- Bachelor’s with Specialization in Life & Wellness Coaching (online)
- Bachelor’s with Specialization in Consciousness & Human Potential (online or on-campus)
- Bachelor’s with Specialization in Positive Psychology & Consciousness (online)
- Bachelor’s with Specialization in Cinematic Arts & New Media (online or on-campus)
- Bachelor’s with Specialization in Creative Writing (online or on-campus)
- Bachelor’s with Specialization in Regenerative Organic Agriculture (online or on-campus)
- Bachelor’s with Specialization in Sustainable & Regenerative Living (online or on-campus)
- Bachelor’s with Specialization in Business & Entrepreneurship (online or on-campus)
- BA or BS — Individualized Major (online or on-campus)
Art, Consciousness, & Creative Practice
Undergraduate:
- BA in Art, Consciousness, & Creative Practice (on-campus)
- BFA in Art, Consciousness, & Creative Practice (on-campus)
- Bachelor’s with Specialization in Art Therapy — pre-professional (online)
Graduate:
- MA in Studio Art (on-campus)
- Low-Residency MFA in Visual Art (online)
Ayurveda & Integrative Health
Undergraduate:
- BA in Ayurveda Wellness & Integrative Health (online or on-campus)
- Bachelor’s with Specialization in Ayurveda Wellness & Integrative Health (online or on-campus)
- Bachelor’s with Specialization in Yoga & Ayurveda Wellness (online)
- Bachelor’s with Specialization in Life & Wellness Coaching (online)
Graduate:
- MS in Maharishi AyurVeda & Integrative Medicine (online)
- Fellowship MS in Integrative Medicine & Ayurveda for Doctors and Advanced Practice Providers (online)
- Advanced Graduate Certificate in Integrative Ayurveda for ABOIM Certified Physicians (online)
- MS in Aromatherapy & Ayurveda (online)
Postgraduate:
- PhD in Physiology & Health (online)
Business
Undergraduate:
- BA in Business & Business & Entrepreneurship (on-campus)
- Bachelor’s with Specialization in Business & Entrepreneurship (online or on-campus)
Graduate:
- Master of Business Administration (online or on-campus)
- MBA Specializations:
- Sustainable Business (online)
- Accounting (on-campus)
- SAP ERP & Business Analytics (online or on-campus)
- Leadership & Workplace Conflict Resolution (online)
- Accounting Professionals (on-campus)
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP/SAP) Professionals (on-campus)
- MS in Business Analytics & Technologies (online)
- MA in Leadership & Workplace Conflict Resolution (online)
- PhD in Management (online or on-campus)
- EdD in Transformational Leadership & Coaching (online)
Cinematic Arts, New Media, & Screenwriting