Maharishi International University
Former names | Maharishi University of Management (1995–2019) |
|---|---|
| Motto | Higher Education for Higher Consciousness |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1971 |
| Founder | Maharishi Mahesh Yogi |
| Accreditation | HLC |
Religious affiliation | Transcendental Meditation movement |
| Endowment | $9.0 million |
| President | Tony Nader |
Academic staff | 67 full-time, 31 part-time |
| Students | 1210 |
| Undergraduates | 256 full-time 26 part-time |
| Postgraduates | 498 full-time 430 part-time |
| Location | , Iowa , United States |
| Campus | Rural, 370 acres (1.5 km2) |
| Colors | Green and gold |
| Website | miu.edu |
Maharishi International University (MIU), formerly Maharishi University of Management, is a private university in Fairfield, Iowa, United States. It was founded in 1971 by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and practices a "consciousness-based education" system that includes the Transcendental Meditation technique. Its founding principles are the development of the full potential of the individual, fulfilling economic aspirations while maximizing proper use of the environment and bringing spiritual fulfillment and happiness to humanity.
The university is accredited through the doctoral level by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and offers degree programs in art, business, education, communications, mathematical science, literature, physiology & health, regenerative organic agriculture, Vedic Science and sustainable living.
The original campus in Goleta, California, moved in 1974 to a 370-acre campus in Fairfield, Iowa. During the 1990s many older buildings were demolished and replaced with green technology and the principles of ancient Vedic architecture. The university features an academic "block system" (only one subject for four weeks) and a diverse, multinational student body. It is said to offer an organic, vegetarian food program.