Maharishi Institute

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Maharishi Invincibility Institute
Maharishi Invincibility Institute in Johannesburg..JPG
MottoWorld Leading Education For All
Type Private college
Established2007;18 years ago (2007)
Accreditation Department of Higher Education and Training
President Taddy Blecher
Location
Johannesburg
,
Gauteng
,
South Africa
Campusurban
Website maharishiinstitute.org

Maharishi Invincibility Institute (MII) is a non-profit educational institution in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, South Africa. It is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a private college. [1] Established in 2007, MII operates in partnership with Maharishi International University in the United States. [2]

The institute is housed in a building donated by Anglo American plc [3] [4] and provides skills-based education aimed at preparing students for the workforce. [5] [6] As of 2024, MII has educated over 24,000 students. [2] MII collaborates with various non-profit organizations, including Jozi My Jozi [7] , to develop sports facilities [8] and contribute to the broader vision of creating an Education Town precinct in Johannesburg. [9]

In 2025, Stanford University recognized MII as one of the twelve most innovative educational institutions globally in its Guide to Reimagining Higher Education. [10]

References

  1. ↑ "Accreditations and registrations". Maharishi Invincibility Institute. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
  2. 1 2 "A new era at Maharishi Invincibility Institute in South Africa". Maharishi International University. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
  3. ↑ Mzangwe, Lunga. "Building donation to Maharishi Invincibility Institute 'a powerful catalyst for change'". The Citizen. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
  4. ↑ "Anglo American donates 45 Main Street building to Maharishi Invincibility". Anglo American. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
  5. ↑ "Maharishi Institute" (PDF). World Bank Group. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
  6. ↑ "Joburg's 'ninja school' is producing security professionals and building leaders". The Daily Maverick. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
  7. ↑ "Get to know our alliance partner, Maharishi Institute". Jozi My Jozi. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
  8. ↑ "Field of dreams — Jozi's inner city gets an educational makeover". The Daily Maverick. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
  9. ↑ van Tilburg, Linda. "Dr Taddy Blecher's bold plan to transform Johannesburg's CBD into education town". BizNews. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
  10. ↑ "A Guide To Reimagining Higher Education" (PDF). Stanford. Stanford University. Retrieved 16 September 2025.