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Maharishi International University | Accredited & Nonprofit
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What is campus life like at MIU?
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Home of
Consciousness-Based Education
®
Accreditation:
Higher Learning Commission
Self knowledge & inner growth
Explore >
At MIU, you'll thrive with Consciousness-Based Education — a unique approach that expands your awareness, brings deep knowledge and inner peace, and lets your creativity flow. All students and professors practice Transcendental Meditation in a community like no other.
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
⊗
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
⊗
Professors who care
Explore >
With small, full-immersion classes, our professors give students lots of
personal attention and support
.
More
>
Close
⊗
Fresh healthy meals with organic options
Explore >
America's first university committed to serving organic meals daily. We use organic ingredients whenever possible and source locally when available. Our dining hall & cafe serve primarily vegetarian fare, but chicken is often available as well.
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
⊗
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
>
Close
⊗
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
>
Close
⊗
×
Self knowledge & inner growth
Explore >
At MIU, you'll thrive with Consciousness-Based Education — a unique approach that expands your awareness, brings deep knowledge and inner peace, and lets your creativity flow. All students and professors practice Transcendental Meditation in a community like no other.
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
⊗
×
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
>
Close
⊗
×
Fresh healthy meals with organic options
Explore >
America's first university committed to serving organic meals daily. We use organic ingredients whenever possible and source locally when available. Our dining hall & cafe serve primarily vegetarian fare, but chicken is often available as well.
Close
⊗
×
Online and on-campus degrees
Explore over 40 programs designed for personal growth and real-world success.
Browse programs >
3-Week No-Cost Trial
Experience Consciousness-Based Education & see if an online MIU program is the right fit for you.
Learn more >
Join us for a campus visit >
One of America's most affordable colleges
Compare costs >
One of America’s most affordable colleges
Compare costs >
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 >
America’s only degrees in:
Ayurveda >
Consciousness and Human
Potential >
Regenerative Organic
Agriculture >
Apply now for our
Fall 2024 entry >
Apply now for our
Fall 2024 entry >
Fast track acceptance decision
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.
Learn about our community & campus >
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!
More on the block system >
Outside
the box
30 sec
Looking for
inner
calm
?
18 sec
Only
one course
per month
34 sec
Inclusive
community
27 sec
Trailblazers of
sustainability
36 sec
Ayurveda for
mind & body
32 sec
Our campus in Fairfield Iowa
Mutually-supportive community
Learn Ayurveda self-pulse
to balance body & mind
Every student learns yoga
FARM to TABLE
Serving organic vegetarian meals
Our Sustainable Living Center
produces more energy than it uses
Our 1.1 million watt solar power plant
covers 1/3 of electricity needs
Lake next to campus
perfect for swimming, grilling, & boating
Art, music, theater & outdoor adventures abound
in our vibrant hometown of Fairfield, Iowa
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 Yoga Teacher Training
(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)
Minor in the Business of Natural Health & Wellness
(online)
Minor in Applied AI
(online)
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 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)
MA in Marriage & Family Therapy
(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)
Minor in the Business of Natural Health & Wellness
(online)
Graduate:
Master of Business Administration
(online or on-campus)
MBA Specializations:
Sustainable Business
(online)
Accounting
(on-campus)
ERP & Analytics
(online or on-campus)
Leadership & Workplace Conflict Resolution
(online)
Accounting for Professionals
(on-campus)
ERP & Analytics for Professionals
(on-campus)
MS in Business Analytics & Technologies
(online)
MA in Consciousness-Based
®
Leadership & Coaching
(online)
PhD in Management
(online or on-campus)
EdD in Transformational Leadership & Coaching
(online)
Cinematic Arts, New Media, & Screenwriting
Undergraduate:
BA in Cinematic Arts & New Media
(online or on-campus)
Bachelor’s with Specialization in Cinematic Arts & New Media
(online or on-campus)
Graduate:
David Lynch MFA in Screenwriting
(online)
Computer Science
Undergraduate:
BS in Computer Science
(on-campus)
Graduate:
MS in Computer Science
(on-campus)
Consciousness & Human Potential
Undergraduate:
BA in Consciousness & Human Potential
(online or on-campus)
Bachelor’s with Specialization in Consciousness & Human Potential
(online or on-campus)
BA in Positive Psychology & Consciousness
(online)
Bachelor’s with Specialization in Positive Psychology & Consciousness
(online)
Bachelor’s with Specialization in Yoga Teacher Training
(online)
BA in Enlightened Leadership
(on-campus)
Graduate:
MA in Consciousness & Human Potential
(online or on-campus)
MA in Enlightenment and Leadership
(on-campus)
Postgraduate:
PhD in Maharishi Vedic Science
(online or on-campus)
Creative Writing
Undergraduate:
BA in Creative Writing
(on-campus)
BFA in Creative Writing
(on-campus)
Bachelor’s with Specialization in Creative Writing
(online or on-campus)
Graduate:
MFA in Creative Writing
(online)
Design Your Own Major
Undergraduate:
BA or BS — Individualized Major
(online or on-campus)
Mathematics
Undergraduate:
BS in Mathematics
(on-campus)
Physics
Graduate:
MS in the Foundations of Physics and Consciousness
(online or on-campus)
MS in Physics
(on-campus)
Regenerative Organic Agriculture
Undergraduate:
BA in Regenerative Organic Agriculture
(online or on-campus)
Bachelor’s with Specialization in Regenerative Organic Agriculture
(online or on-campus)
Certificate in Regenerative Organic Agriculture
(online or on-campus)
Graduate:
MS in Regenerative Organic Agriculture
(online)
PhD in Regenerative Organic Agriculture
(online or on-campus)
Sustainable & Regenerative Living
Undergraduate:
BA in Sustainable Living
(on-campus)
Bachelor’s with Specialization in Sustainable & Regenerative Living
(online or on-campus)
Frequently Asked Questions
You can apply online in just a few steps. Requirements vary by program, but most include transcripts, a short personal statement, and an admissions interview.
MIU offers rolling admissions: apply now and receive your decision within two weeks of completing the application process.
Start your application >
Yes. MIU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the same body that accredits major universities in the Midwest.
Consciousness-Based Education is MIU’s holistic approach to learning that develops the whole person: mind, body, relationships, and consciousness. It combines traditional academics with an emphasis on personal growth and well-being.
At MIU, students benefit from:
An educational experience rooted in both ancient wisdom and modern science
Deeper understanding of how all subjects connect to their own inner awareness
Greater clarity and creativity through daily Transcendental Meditation practice
Supportive community focused on personal growth and positive values
Consciousness-Based Education is a transformative approach to learning, and a foundation for lifelong success and fulfillment.
Learn more about Consciousness-Based Education >
Yes. All students at MIU learn the Transcendental Meditation technique as part of their coursework. It's a key part of the student experience and supports learning, creativity, and health.
Learn more about Transcendental Meditation >
For the 2025/2026 school year:
Undergraduate tuition is $9,000 per semester for full-time students (12+ credits), making it one of America's most affordable colleges.
Graduate tuition varies by program, ranging from $3,400 to $12,000 per semester (6-11 credits), with a median of $5,200/semester.
Student fees are $265/semester for on-campus students, and $95/semester for online students.
Meals at MIU's primarily organic dining hall are $2,000 per semester, and housing starts at $1,700 per semester for a single occupancy room.
Use our Cost & Aid calculator for a personalized estimate >
Yes! More than 90% of MIU's students receive extensive financial aid.
Eligible US undergraduate students typically receive federal grants and loans
Eligible US graduate students typically receive federal loans, including loans to cover personal expenses and cost of living during their studies
Need-based scholarship support is available for international students
MIU's FAFSA code is 011113 for U.S. students
New online degree-seeking students can begin their studies at MIU with a
three-week, no-cost trial period
. You’ll complete the standard application, financial aid, and admissions process and start your first class as a regular student.
If you decide MIU isn’t the right fit and withdraw in writing within the first three weeks,
you won’t owe any tuition or fees.
If you choose to continue after the three-week trial, your coursework and credits carry forward seamlessly, and regular tuition and fees would then apply. This allows you to experience MIU’s Consciousness-Based Education firsthand before making a financial commitment.
Students at MIU live, learn, and grow together in a supportive and inclusive community. The campus features primarily organic and vegetarian meals, wellness practices, and a peaceful environment for academic and personal success.
The MIU campus is drug and alcohol-free.
Learn more about MIU campus life >
The MIU campus is located in Fairfield, Iowa – a small, creative town known for its sustainability, arts scene, and diverse global community. Situated amongst rolling hills and farmland, Fairfield is one of the most welcoming towns you’ll ever find.
Plan an MIU campus visit >
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Meet President Tony Nader MD, PhD
>
Open Curriculum - map your
own educational
journey
>
What is campus life like at MIU?
>
Home of
Consciousness-Based Education
®
Accreditation:
Higher Learning Commission
Self knowledge & inner growth
Explore >
At MIU, you'll thrive with Consciousness-Based Education — a unique approach that expands your awareness, brings deep knowledge and inner peace, and lets your creativity flow. All students and professors practice Transcendental Meditation in a community like no other.
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
⊗
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
⊗
Professors who care
Explore >
With small, full-immersion classes, our professors give students lots of
personal attention and support
.
More
>
Close
⊗
Fresh healthy meals with organic options
Explore >
America's first university committed to serving organic meals daily. We use organic ingredients whenever possible and source locally when available. Our dining hall & cafe serve primarily vegetarian fare, but chicken is often available as well.
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
⊗
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
>
Close
⊗
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
>
Close
⊗
×
Self knowledge & inner growth
Explore >
At MIU, you'll thrive with Consciousness-Based Education — a unique approach that expands your awareness, brings deep knowledge and inner peace, and lets your creativity flow. All students and professors practice Transcendental Meditation in a community like no other.
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
⊗
×
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
>
Close
⊗
×
Fresh healthy meals with organic options
Explore >
America's first university committed to serving organic meals daily. We use organic ingredients whenever possible and source locally when available. Our dining hall & cafe serve primarily vegetarian fare, but chicken is often available as well.
Close
⊗
×
Online and on-campus degrees
Explore over 40 programs designed for personal growth and real-world success.
Browse programs >
3-Week No-Cost Trial
Experience Consciousness-Based Education & see if an online MIU program is the right fit for you.
Learn more >
Join us for a campus visit >
One of America's most affordable colleges
Compare costs >
One of America’s most affordable colleges
Compare costs >
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 >
America’s only degrees in:
Ayurveda >
Consciousness and Human
Potential >
Regenerative Organic
Agriculture >
Apply now for our
Fall 2024 entry >
Apply now for our
Fall 2024 entry >
Fast track acceptance decision
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.
Learn about our community & campus >
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!
More on the block system >
Outside
the box
30 sec
Looking for
inner
calm
?
18 sec
Only
one course
per month
34 sec
Inclusive
community
27 sec
Trailblazers of
sustainability
36 sec
Ayurveda for
mind & body
32 sec
Our campus in Fairfield Iowa
Mutually-supportive community
Learn Ayurveda self-pulse
to balance body & mind
Every student learns yoga
FARM to TABLE
Serving organic vegetarian meals
Our Sustainable Living Center
produces more energy than it uses
Our 1.1 million watt solar power plant
covers 1/3 of electricity needs
Lake next to campus
perfect for swimming, grilling, & boating
Art, music, theater & outdoor adventures abound
in our vibrant hometown of Fairfield, Iowa
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 Yoga Teacher Training
(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)
Minor in the Business of Natural Health & Wellness
(online)
Minor in Applied AI
(online)
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 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)
MA in Marriage & Family Therapy
(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)
Minor in the Business of Natural Health & Wellness
(online)
Graduate:
Master of Business Administration
(online or on-campus)
MBA Specializations:
Sustainable Business
(online)
Accounting
(on-campus)
ERP & Analytics
(online or on-campus)
Leadership & Workplace Conflict Resolution
(online)
Accounting for Professionals
(on-campus)
ERP & Analytics for Professionals
(on-campus)
MS in Business Analytics & Technologies
(online)
MA in Consciousness-Based
®
Leadership & Coaching
(online)
PhD in Management
(online or on-campus)
EdD in Transformational Leadership & Coaching
(online)
Cinematic Arts, New Media, & Screenwriting
Undergraduate:
BA in Cinematic Arts & New Media
(online or on-campus)
Bachelor’s with Specialization in Cinematic Arts & New Media
(online or on-campus)
Graduate:
David Lynch MFA in Screenwriting
(online)
Computer Science
Undergraduate:
BS in Computer Science
(on-campus)
Graduate:
MS in Computer Science
(on-campus)
Consciousness & Human Potential
Undergraduate:
BA in Consciousness & Human Potential
(online or on-campus)
Bachelor’s with Specialization in Consciousness & Human Potential
(online or on-campus)
BA in Positive Psychology & Consciousness
(online)
Bachelor’s with Specialization in Positive Psychology & Consciousness
(online)
Bachelor’s with Specialization in Yoga Teacher Training
(online)
BA in Enlightened Leadership
(on-campus)
Graduate:
MA in Consciousness & Human Potential
(online or on-campus)
MA in Enlightenment and Leadership
(on-campus)
Postgraduate:
PhD in Maharishi Vedic Science
(online or on-campus)
Creative Writing
Undergraduate:
BA in Creative Writing
(on-campus)
BFA in Creative Writing
(on-campus)
Bachelor’s with Specialization in Creative Writing
(online or on-campus)
Graduate:
MFA in Creative Writing
(online)
Design Your Own Major
Undergraduate:
BA or BS — Individualized Major
(online or on-campus)
Mathematics
Undergraduate:
BS in Mathematics
(on-campus)
Physics
Graduate:
MS in the Foundations of Physics and Consciousness
(online or on-campus)
MS in Physics
(on-campus)
Regenerative Organic Agriculture
Undergraduate:
BA in Regenerative Organic Agriculture
(online or on-campus)
Bachelor’s with Specialization in Regenerative Organic Agriculture
(online or on-campus)
Certificate in Regenerative Organic Agriculture
(online or on-campus)
Graduate:
MS in Regenerative Organic Agriculture
(online)
PhD in Regenerative Organic Agriculture
(online or on-campus)
Sustainable & Regenerative Living
Undergraduate:
BA in Sustainable Living
(on-campus)
Bachelor’s with Specialization in Sustainable & Regenerative Living
(online or on-campus)
Frequently Asked Questions
You can apply online in just a few steps. Requirements vary by program, but most include transcripts, a short personal statement, and an admissions interview.
MIU offers rolling admissions: apply now and receive your decision within two weeks of completing the application process.
Start your application >
Yes. MIU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the same body that accredits major universities in the Midwest.
Consciousness-Based Education is MIU’s holistic approach to learning that develops the whole person: mind, body, relationships, and consciousness. It combines traditional academics with an emphasis on personal growth and well-being.
At MIU, students benefit from:
An educational experience rooted in both ancient wisdom and modern science
Deeper understanding of how all subjects connect to their own inner awareness
Greater clarity and creativity through daily Transcendental Meditation practice
Supportive community focused on personal growth and positive values
Consciousness-Based Education is a transformative approach to learning, and a foundation for lifelong success and fulfillment.
Learn more about Consciousness-Based Education >
Yes. All students at MIU learn the Transcendental Meditation technique as part of their coursework. It's a key part of the student experience and supports learning, creativity, and health.
Learn more about Transcendental Meditation >
For the 2025/2026 school year:
Undergraduate tuition is $9,000 per semester for full-time students (12+ credits), making it one of America's most affordable colleges.
Graduate tuition varies by program, ranging from $3,400 to $12,000 per semester (6-11 credits), with a median of $5,200/semester.
Student fees are $265/semester for on-campus students, and $95/semester for online students.
Meals at MIU's primarily organic dining hall are $2,000 per semester, and housing starts at $1,700 per semester for a single occupancy room.
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Yes! More than 90% of MIU's students receive extensive financial aid.
Eligible US undergraduate students typically receive federal grants and loans
Eligible US graduate students typically receive federal loans, including loans to cover personal expenses and cost of living during their studies
Need-based scholarship support is available for international students
MIU's FAFSA code is 011113 for U.S. students
New online degree-seeking students can begin their studies at MIU with a
three-week, no-cost trial period
. You’ll complete the standard application, financial aid, and admissions process and start your first class as a regular student.
If you decide MIU isn’t the right fit and withdraw in writing within the first three weeks,
you won’t owe any tuition or fees.
If you choose to continue after the three-week trial, your coursework and credits carry forward seamlessly, and regular tuition and fees would then apply. This allows you to experience MIU’s Consciousness-Based Education firsthand before making a financial commitment.
Students at MIU live, learn, and grow together in a supportive and inclusive community. The campus features primarily organic and vegetarian meals, wellness practices, and a peaceful environment for academic and personal success.
The MIU campus is drug and alcohol-free.
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The MIU campus is located in Fairfield, Iowa – a small, creative town known for its sustainability, arts scene, and diverse global community. Situated amongst rolling hills and farmland, Fairfield is one of the most welcoming towns you’ll ever find.
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