MUM is a unique university that promotes enlightenment through its Consciousness-Based Education approach of incorporating Transcendental Meditation into the traditional curriculum. This holistic approach facilitates remarkable personal transformations in students by awakening their full brain functioning. MUM was founded in 1971 by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi to create enlightened individuals and world peace. Consciousness-Based Education produces benefits like increased intelligence, creativity, academic performance, and health and well-being. MUM is accredited and offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs taught by faculty from prestigious universities. Graduates have high job placement rates and success in careers and entrepreneurship.

1. Maharishi University Of Management Pioneers ‘Consciousness-Based Education,’ Coupled With a
Traditional Curriculum
Maharishi University of Management (MUM), a unique educational institution based in the U.S., is the only
university that promotes enlightenment and permanent world peace while also developing intellectual rigor and
unfolding the hidden treasures of consciousness. Students who study here often experience remarkable
personal transformations through the school’s holistic approach that awakens the brain’s full functioning. MUM
was founded by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in 1971 to create enlightened individuals, invincible nations, and a more
peaceful world.
Benefits of Consciousness-Based Education
Consciousness-Based Education, complemented by a traditional curriculum, as pioneered by the university
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relies upon the daily practice of Transcendental Meditation as well as the TM-Sidhi program, which includes
Yogic Flying. Consciousness-Based Education, a thoroughly validated approach, produces striking benefits in
many areas of an individual's life. This innovative approach results in rapid growth of intelligence, increased
creativity, improved academic performance, reduced stress, and improved health and well-being.
Academic Programs, Faculty, Accreditations, and Memberships
MUM, a leading university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, offers bachelor’s, master’s, and
doctoral degree programs in the arts, sciences, humanities and management. The university is a member of
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (www.ncahlc.org), and its business programs are
accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education ( iacbe.org). Students at MUM are
taught by internationally recognized scholars and researchers having degrees from prestigious universities which
include Oxford, Columbia, Harvard, Dartmouth, and MIT. MUM is a member of the Iowa Association of
Independent Colleges and Universities, as well as the U.S. Green Building Council. It is also linked to the
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.
Job Placements
Students of Maharishi University of Management have won numerous state and national awards in
science, arts, mathematics, writing, theater, sports, and creative problem solving. The university has an
outstanding placement rate. More than 90% of students are placed in jobs within 6 months of graduation.
Graduates of MUM have been employed by many companies in the U.S. and around the world. Many graduates
become entrepreneurs, particularly in green technology and social justice, reaching heights of personal and
career success. For more information, please visit http://www.mum.edu/ .