BA in the Science and Technology of Consciousness
Knowledge and Programs to Transform the World
Offered in Vlodrop, the Netherlands
Classes start February 9, 2026. Apply by December 20
- Explore the timeless tradition of the development of consciousness, applied in today’s world, with practical programs verified by hundreds of scientific research studies
- Practice profound meditation techniques and learn to explain them scientifically
- Learn Consciousness-Based programs that verifiably solve the problems of 12 key areas of society
- Graduate as a certified teacher of the Transcendental Meditation technique or as a Consciousness Advisor, applying this knowledge in your community.
Yoga and Meditation
in Light of Ancient Knowledge and Modern Science
Yoga and meditation are growing in popularity in the world today. In the BA in the Science and Technology of Consciousness, students study the authentic knowledge of the ancient tradition of Yoga and meditation, as it has been revived by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, and verified by hundreds of scientific research studies.
Maharishi’s unique interpretation of Yoga, founded on the ancient texts, presents Yoga as a verifiable program to enrich all aspects of life and create world peace.
Students study the Transcendental Meditation technique and related advanced programs from the timeless tradition of Yoga and meditation. All these programs together are traditionally understood as a complete approach to developing the full potential of every individual to live in peace, happiness, success, and health, in a progressive, peaceful society.
Offering Scientific Knowledge that Transforms Human Potential
Study How This Knowledge Solves the Problems
and Achieves the Goals of 12 Key Areas of Society
Learn specific programs from the ancient tradition of Yoga and meditation relevant to these areas. For example,
- Architecture: learn about Maharishi Vastu Architecture—an ancient system of architecture from the tradition of Yoga, which has been revived today and demonstrated to produce increased creativity and safety for the occupants.
- Health: Learn about Maharishi Ayurveda—a timeless system of natural healthcare that is growing in popularity today, and is increasingly verified by modern science
- Learn how to organize the implementation of these and other programs for achieving the highest goals and solving the problems of these 12 fundamental areas of society.
Become a Teacher of the Transcendental Meditation Technique
This bachelor’s degree program includes the opportunity to become a certified teacher of the Transcendental Meditation technique. Then one can instruct individuals in the Transcendental Meditation technique, and organize and teach advanced courses.
Alternatively, one can become a Consciousness Advisor, gaining the ability to guide individuals toward Consciousness-Based programs designed to prevent problems and enhance success and happiness in their lives.
Sample Courses
- The Science of Creative Intelligence
The Science of Creative Intelligence course presents a foundation for all the courses in the Bachelor’s program in the Science and Technology of Consciousness. The Science of Creative Intelligence forms the connection between the sciences of today and ancient Vedic science—the science of consciousness, which includes Yoga and other timeless disciplines for the development of the full potential of life.The unified field theories of modern physics state that all the laws of nature and all matter are expressions of a single underlying field, the unified field. According to Maharishi Vedic Science, this is a field of creative intelligence, which can be experienced through the practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique.
- Higher States of Consciousness
This course explores the unfoldment of higher states of human consciousness—the full realization of one’s own limitless potential—as described by Maharishi and can be experienced naturally and spontaneously by Transcendental Meditation practitioners. The course also gives an overview of how development of consciousness has been experienced and described by people throughout history. Consciousness develops in states; the course examines the experiences belonging to each state, as well as the developmental processes that culture each state, pertinent research, and practical outcomes of these experiences in daily life. This study thereby provides an overview of the range of possible experiences as one develops the full potential of one’s consciousness in the state of enlightenment.
- Maharishi Yoga Asanas: Vedic Exercise to Enliven Mind-Body Coordination to Support Pure Awareness, the State of Yoga
Yoga is an aspect of the ancient tradition of enlightenment expressed in the Vedic literature, brought to light by Maharishi in a scientific framework. According to Maharishi, Yoga includes technologies that unify all aspects of individual and societal life. These technologies unify the mind and body of every individual with the total intelligence of life. One technology of Yoga consists of specific physical postures called the Maharishi Yoga Asanas. The theoretical part of this unique course presents the knowledge of Yoga as union, and provides an understanding of the specific effects of Yoga Asanas on the mind and body — physiology and consciousness.Proper practice of Yoga Asanas — a major aspect of this course — provides students with the experience of deep relaxation, bliss, and expansion of awareness. Since the Maharishi Yoga Asanas are an important aspect of the advanced programs of the Transcendental Meditation technique, this course enables the students to gain knowledge and experience that will support their practice of these programs.
- Modern Science and Maharishi Vedic Science: Objective and Subjective Means of Gaining Knowledge
This course examines the objective empirical approach to gaining knowledge and its relationship to subjective development of consciousness. Objective empirical scientific research is the systematic and verifiable study of the laws of nature. Subjective development of consciousness expands one’s intelligence enriching one’s ability to comprehend nature, including oneself. Students study the characteristics of both the objective and subjective methods of gaining knowledge, with their strengths and limitations. Students also explore the unification of these two approaches in a system for gaining complete knowledge about life, and for living the full potential of life, available in Maharishi Vedic Science. This course includes the wide-ranging empirical scientific findings on the Transcendental Meditation technique and its advanced programs for the individual and society, and a study of empirical research methods.
- The Philosophy and Practice of Yoga as Brought to Light in Maharishi Vedic Science
This course presents a series of lectures by Maharishi on a unique interpretation of the ancient philosophy of Yoga, with special emphasis on Patanjali’s Yoga Sūtra, a traditional central text of Yoga. Through Maharishi’s interpretation, the literature of Yoga is understood as having crucial importance for raising individual life to its full potential; and for creating peace in the whole society through practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique and its advanced programs. Students study specific comments Maharishi makes on different Sūtras of the Yoga Sūtra text.
Our Branch Campus in Vlodrop, the Netherlands
Maharishi International University has a branch campus in Vlodrop, the Netherlands, at the international headquarters of the Transcendental Meditation organization.
Surrounded by a national forest, the Vlodrop campus combines the serene beauty of nature with a deeply spiritual atmosphere, cultivated through the twice-daily group practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique and its advanced programs.
All dormitory rooms on campus are spacious single rooms with a private bathroom. A full mean plan of delicious organic vegetarian dishes is offered on campus.
