The maharishi university of management which is now known as maharishi international university is a private university which is situated in Fairfield, Lowa. The university is named after Maharishi Mahesh yogi who is the founder of the university. It was founded in the year 1973 by him. 

The university was introduced with the unique concept of full development of the conscientious of the individual that is his/her personal inner growth. It preaches different meditation techniques to those students who are a part of this university. The university has been prevalent for forty years now and has given the world much-talented personnel. It has distinct values and education systems which makes it interesting.

The university was inaugurated by Maharishi Mahesh yogi and Robert Keith Wallace who was the first president of the university since its founding in the year 1973. It is a nonprofit university. Its practices are based on making the world a better and peaceful place. The university is spread over a 370-acre campus, located in Fairfield, and has forty-five buildings. It also has several recreations and sustainable living centers.

It has:

• Consciousness based education
• One course per month
• Transdental meditation techniques
• Recognized by The high learning commission

Popular key points on the block system which is followed for in the curriculum:

• Students do not switch four to five classes at once
• Easy learning with less stress
• Deep learning of a single subject
• A three day weekend is provided every month

Application Procedure

Apply online for admission by filling the ‘Application for Admission’ form on the Maharishi International University website. The application processing fee is $20 for all applicants.

Exception

The following courses have a different application form:

• MS in Computer Science
• Master’s in Software Development

Course 

Maharishi International University offers numerous undergraduate and postgraduate programs on-campus and through online means. 

Undergraduate Programmes (On Campus) 

• Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences
• BA in Art
• BFA in Art
• BA in Creative Entrepreneurship / Concept to Market Institute
• BA in Cinematic Arts and New Media
• BS in Computer Science
• BA in Consciousness and Human Potential
• BA in Creative and Professional Writing
• BFA in Creative and Professional Writing
• BA in Ayurveda Wellness and Integrative Health
• BA in Regenerative Organic Agriculture
• BA in Sustainable Living

Postgraduate Programmes (On Campus) 

• MA in Studio Art
• MBA in Accounting
• MBA in Accounting for Professionals
• MBA in SAP Finance
• MBA in SAP Finance for Professionals
• MBA in Sustainable Business
• Ph.D. in Management
• MFA in Screenwriting
• MS in Computer Science
• Master’s in Software Development
• MA in Consciousness and Human Potential
• MA in Reading the Vedic Literature
• Ph.D. in Maharishi Vedic Science
• MFA in Creative Writing
• Ph.D. in Physiology

Online Programmes

• Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences
• MS in SAP Finance
• MS in Sustainability Measurement and Reporting
• MBA in Sustainable Business
• MA in Leadership and Workplace Conflict Resolution
• MS in Aromatherapy
• BA in Ayurveda Wellness and Integrative Health
• MA in Consciousness and Human Potential

Fees

• Tuition fees – $16,530
• Housing (single room) & meals – $7,400
• Health insurance – $2,784
• Personal expenses, books, unexpected needs – $3,500
• Scholarship: $6,000 in scholarship for full-time students based on qualifying documented family income.

Student Life

Campus:

Maharishi International University has a sustainable campus that includes the use of green, energy-efficient architecture. Furthermore, it incorporates Maharishi Sthapatya Veda architecture, which is a system of home planning that uses natural building materials and procedures. 

Sports: 

Students of Maharishi International University participate in numerous team and individual sports. There are teams for:

• Men’s and women’s golf 
• Men’s and women’s soccer
• Intramural sports include soccer, archery, badminton, baseball, basketball, fencing, field hockey, football, rock climbing, sailing, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, and weight lifting

Accommodations 

Freshmen students studying at Maharishi International University are required to live on campus. There are residence halls on campus with single rooms that are furnished and have high-speed Internet connections. Additionally, the residence halls are equipped with exercise and TV rooms. 

Alumni 

• Peter McWilliams: Self-help author 
• Jeff Peckman: Ufologist 
• Ron Parker: Canadian Natural Law Party candidate
• Chris Hartnett: CEO of USA Global Link
• Michael C. Dimick: Natural Law Party candidate
• Jennie Rothenberg-Gritz: Senior Editor at The Atlantic

Vedic Literature

The university offers a program in Vedic literature to accelerate the spiritual growth of the individual. They offer MA in reading the Vedic literature.

The Vedic literature collection at the website of maharishi university of management is one of the largest and finest to be existing on the internet today. It comprises of more than 300 Hindu scriptures with original Sanskrit texts. The collection has all the Vedas, upvedas, Vedangas, sutras, and so on.

The average rating given to the college is 6.3 out of 10. The placements are rated highest by the students whereas the accommodation is rated the lowest.

The university is among America’s most green colleges. The university is accredited by The Higher learning commission and also the university was a member of the northcentral association of colleges.

The business program at the university is accredited by the international assembly. It is among the top 10% universities of the US. The university has a diverse culture with its international students.

The acceptance rate at the university is 100%.

TheAt the university course is offered in computer science that is ms it is a one year master’s program for those who aspire to make a career in this field. The tuition fees for the course is around 21 lakh. Apart from that the students also have to pay hostel fees. The following are the entry requirement for the course:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related area and a minimum 2.7 GPA.
• The course must include programming language, data structure, maths course, etc.
• The university accepts IELTS and GRE scores
• Additional information

The university also offers an MBA program with a duration of around 1.5 to 2 years. The tuition fees for the course is around 20 lakh. The university accepts GMAT and GRE exam scores for enrollment purposes. They have a record of a hundred percent placement of the students who have opted for the MBA program. The university rank in between #2245-#321 in an online MBA. 

Given below is the list of online courses offered at the maharishi university of management:

• Masters program
  • MS in maharishi Ayurveda and medicine
  • MA in maharishi Vedic science
  • MBA in sustainable business
  • Short courses

• Ayurvedic cooking
• Brain and consciousness
• Biodynamic agriculture
• Essence of Buddhism
• Noncredit courses

The application fees for the courses is 20 USD at the Maharishi University of management. The students can fill the application through the online application portal.

The admission requirements to be fulfilled are as follows:

• Filling out the application
• Official transcripts of the school
• The proof of English proficiency ( TOEFL & IELTS)
• GMAT and GRE scores
• Resume / personal essay
• Certificate of finances and other additional documents.

The important dates regarding the application are mentioned below:

Semester	Application Deadline	Submission of Documents
(International students)Fall	May 15	June 15
Spring	October 31	November 30
Fall (Online)	July 13	July 27
(US students)Fall(On Campus)	July 24	August 7
Spring(Online)	January 6	January 20
Spring(On Campus)	January 13	January 27

I have mentioned below few of the reviews for reference:

“I love it at Maharishi University. I am just an online student, so I can’t say how things are on campus. But I love their consciousness-based education approach to learning and the structure of their online program.”

“I gain enormous benefit from the Transcendental Meditation program, so I loved getting my bachelor’s from a school that integrates TM and its view of the human being with traditional academic disciplines.”

Address:

1000 North Fourth St. Fairfield, Iowa 52557. 

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