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Maharishi International University

Maharishi International University
1000 North Fourth Street
Fairfield, IA 52557

Official telephone: (641) 472-7000
Fax number: (641) 472-1189
Website: www.mum.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Semester/term begin dates: in mid-August and mid-January.
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students held in August and January.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Majors with the highest enrollment: fine arts, management, computer science
Majors with the lowest enrollment: psychology, education
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 91%
Student:Faculty ratio: 9:1
Total faculty: 122 men, 45 women
Full-time faculty: 85 men, 33 women
Part-time faculty: 37 men, 12 women
Graduation rate: 39% within six years

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes
Minor requirements: not required for graduation
Physical education is required: yes
There are religious requirements for graduation: no
Minimum GPA required to graduate: 2.0

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
student-designed majors, double majors, independent study, internships, distance learning
Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered:
Minors offered in art, business, computer science, creative writing, educational foundations, government, literature, Maharishi Vedic science, mathematics, media/communications, physics, physiology/health, sustainable living, and world peace.
Preprofessional programs offered:
pre-medicine
Education certifications are offered: yes
Education certifications:
elementary, middle/junior high, secondary
Cooperative programs are offered: yes
Cooperative education programs:
business, computer science, education
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: yes
Study abroad opportunities:
Study abroad in many countries.
Army ROTC: not offered
Navy ROTC: not offered
Air Force ROTC: not offered

LIST OF MAJORS
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Art
  • Business Administration
  • Computer Science
  • Creative Writing
  • Educational Foundations
  • Literature
  • Maharishi Vedic Science
  • Mathematics
  • Media/Communications
  • Secondary Education
Doctorates

  • Maharishi Vedic Science
  • Management
  • Physiology
Master's Degrees

  • Accounting Professionals
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Film
  • Maharishi Ayurveda/Integrative Medicine
  • Maharishi Vedic Science
  • Sustainable Living

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • neither credit nor placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
  • placement for CLEP general
  • placement for CLEP subject
  • neither credit nor placement for Regents College Exams (RCE)
  • placement for ACT PEP
  • neither credit nor placement for DANTES
  • placement for school's own challenge exams
  • placement for relevant military experience
  • placement for relevant life experience
  • placement for international baccalaureate

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