As the birthplace of the modern mindfulness movement, Naropa University revolutionizes higher education by integrating the mind, body, and spirit into the classroom experience.
Naropa’s degree programs combine contemplative practices with traditional academics, igniting a spark of presence throughout your educational journey. This unique blend cultivates a sense of purpose and an ethically driven approach to professional success and community service, fostering a synergy between intellectual knowledge and intuitive wisdom.
Higher education is changing, and so are we.
Discover the different ways you can attend Naropa.
Experience a contemplative education in Boulder, Colorado. Our BA and MA programs foster personal growth and academic excellence.
Learn on campus
Combine online learning with in-person intensives in Boulder, CO. Our hybrid MA programs offer flexibility and depth.
Learn low-residency
Study remotely with our 100% online BA programs. Learn more about our online community, faculty and resources.
Learn online
Anthony Gallucci
MA Religious Studies
The intrapersonal and interpersonal work that I did at Naropa influenced how I regulate my emotions and show up more fully as my authentic self in both my personal and professional life.
Chris Cole
BA Contemplative Psychology & MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling
Without Naropa University and this great lineage of embodied wisdom and secular enlightenment, I would not be doing the work I do today—working toward informed, compassionate theories and models of mental health.