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Global thinkers. Engaged leaders. Investing in knowledge.
About Polaris Institute for Interdisciplinary Consciousness Studies (PIICS)
At Polaris Institute, we cultivate explorers of the mind, technology, and human potential.Our programs are designed to empower you with practical skills, visionary thinking, and a deeply integrative learning environment. Here, you’ll engage in real-world research, build meaningful connections across disciplines, and co-create innovative solutions that bridge science, consciousness, and society. Whether you’re pursuing design, deep inquiry, or transformative practice, Polaris prepares you not just for a career—but for a calling.
CAM
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At Polaris Institute, we don’t just prepare you for a career—we prepare you for the frontier of human evolution.
In a supportive and intellectually vibrant environment, you’ll gain practical skills while exploring consciousness, emerging technologies, and integrative sciences. Through collaboration, mentorship, and access to thought leaders across disciplines, you’ll build a meaningful network and develop innovative approaches to solve real-world and inner-world challenges. Polaris is where knowledge meets transformation.
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PROGR
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& Academics
At Polaris Institute, we prepare you to lead at the edge of knowledge.
Our doctoral and research programs offer a rigorous, collaborative environment where inquiry is encouraged, innovation is cultivated, and scholarship is purpose-driven. Through advanced study, cross-disciplinary mentorship, and real-world research opportunities, you’ll gain the intellectual tools, academic network, and critical insight needed to contribute original thought to your field—and to shape the future of human understanding.
Undergaduate
Undergraduate programs for adult and continuing students in a range of academic and professional fields.
- Online + Onsite
Graduate
We prepare you to launch your career by providing a supportive, creative, and professional environment.
- Online + Onsite
Online
Education
Flexible access online education from anywhere in the world engage with forward-thinking community.
- Online only
APPLY
01
You Apply
Tell us a little about yourself and we’ll help with the rest. Our convenient online application tool only takes 10 minutes to complete.
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We Connect
After you submit your application, an admissions representative will contact you and will help you to complete the process.
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You Get Ready
Once you’ve completed your application and connected with an admissions representative, you’re ready to create your schedule.
LEADE
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Scholarship
Programs
At Polaris Institute, we prepare you to shape the future through advanced research, critical inquiry, and transformative scholarship.
Within a supportive, intellectually rich environment, you’ll cultivate practical research skills, engage with pioneering ideas, and collaborate with leaders across emerging fields. Our interdisciplinary approach fosters deep learning, professional growth, and the development of a global academic network—equipping you to make meaningful, real-world impact in both scholarly and applied domains.
Tuition & Fees
This new funding model is designed to lower the overall cost of a Polaris education while preserving core ethical principles—chief among them: if you are not yet employed after completing your program, repayment should not be expected until you are.
We believe that access to transformative research and higher education should not come at the cost of financial insecurity. Our approach reflects our commitment to equity, opportunity, and the long-term success of every scholar.
Tuition Costs,
2025-2027
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Fall 2025 $15,000
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Spring 2026 $15,000
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Summer 2026 $10,000
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Fall 2026 $15,000
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Spring 2027 $15,000
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$ 75,000
Tuition Costs,
2027-2029
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Fall 2027 $10,000
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Spring 2027 $10,000
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Summer 2028 $15,000
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Fall 2028 $25,000
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Spring 2029 $25,000
total
$ 85,000
STUD ENT
LIFE
Our students create a vibrant and inclusive community
News & Events
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The Campus Experience
At Polaris Institute, we equip you to pioneer new frontiers of knowledge, design, and human advancement.
Within a collaborative and intellectually charged environment, you’ll develop advanced research skills, engage in cross-disciplinary exploration, and build a network of academic and industry leaders. Our programs empower you to generate innovative solutions—whether in consciousness studies, technology, ethics, or design—that address both contemporary challenges and deeper questions of human potential.