Maharishi International University

Maharishi International University
Former names
Maharishi University of Management (1995–2019)
MottoHigher Education for Higher Consciousness
TypePrivate university
Established1971; 53 years ago (1971)
FounderMaharishi Mahesh Yogi
AccreditationHLC
AffiliationTranscendental Meditation movement[1]
Endowment$9.0 million[2]
PresidentJohn Hagelin[3]
Academic staff
67 full-time, 31 part-time[4]
Students1210[5]
Undergraduates256 full-time
26 part-time[5]
Postgraduates498 full-time
430 part-time[5]
Location
Fairfield
,
Iowa
,
United States
CampusRural, 370 acres (1.5 km2)
ColorsGreen and gold   
Websitemiu.edu

Maharishi International University (MIU), formerly Maharishi University of Management, is a private university in Fairfield, Iowa. 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.[6]

The university is accredited through the doctoral level by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)[7] 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.[6] 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.[6][8]

  1. ^ Koppel, Lily (February 6, 2008). "Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, a Guide On the Beatles' Spiritual Path, Dies". The New York Times. p. C.10.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference Peterson was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ Hallman, Andy (June 20, 2016). "Lynch addresses M.U.M. graduates". The Fairfield Ledger. Retrieved June 21, 2016.[dead link]
  4. ^ "Maharishi University of Management". Colleges of Distinction. Archived from the original on 2012-06-26. Retrieved 2012-06-29.
  5. ^ a b c Cite error: The named reference HLC was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  6. ^ a b c Cite error: The named reference Kapur was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  7. ^ "Higher Learning Commission". Higher Learning Commission. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
  8. ^ Dorfman, Josh (2007) Harry N. Abrams Inc., The Lazy Environmentalist: Your Guide to Easy, Stylish, Green Living, Chapter 21