International Student Body
Make new friends from around the world with a rich diversity of cultures. We have over 80 countries represented in our student body.
Make new friends from around the world with a rich diversity of cultures. We have over 80 countries represented in our student body.
Make new friends from around the world with a rich diversity of cultures. We have over 80 countries represented in our student body.
Many articles have been written highlighting the benefits of living in Fairfield, Iowa. Read more.
Many articles have been written highlighting the benefits of living in Fairfield, Iowa. Read more.
Provides an environment for focused study and plenty of nature and parks (hiking, biking, and swimming).
Provides an environment for focused study and plenty of nature and parks (hiking, biking, and swimming).
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Study full-time on our beautiful 391 acre university campus in Fairfield, Iowa, a rural setting of forests, walking trails and lakes. Single rooms are standard for all students providing quiet and privacy in the residence halls.
Most students are housed in residence halls with central bathrooms. Men and women are housed in separate residence halls. Housing options in the local town, Fairfield, are also available for rent.
Maharishi International University was founded in 1971 and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Thousands of students have graduated from our programs over the past 50+ years, including 2400 graduates from 83 nations from the MS in Computer Science program.
We continue to observe all government regulations and CDC recommendations, and all other precautions that are deemed necessary and advisable, to protect the health and safety of our students, staff, and faculty. The latest policies can be obtained by contacting the campus nurse at nurse@miu.edu.
We strive to provide the richest, fullest, and safest on-campus college experience possible. With the continued cooperation of all members of our university community, we are confident that we can maintain our exceptional record of relatively low cases.
A Safe, Health-Conscious & Progressive Community
Referred to as a “cultural oasis” in the Midwest, Fairfield is a multi-cultural, multi-talented community featuring restaurants, an award-winning K-12 school, a world renowned Ayurvedic health spa, and a vibrant arts and music scene.
With its population of 10,000 people, Fairfield provides a safe and fun community to live in.
The town is host to music festivals, theater events and art shows. There are many parks, lakes and walking trails. There is also a large public sports complex and swimming pool.