What is Gaia University?

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Gaia University Int'l is a growing institution for higher learning with a unique approach. Our students (called associates) are able to earn accredited Bachelors & Masters degrees and Graduate Diplomas whilst being actively engaged in self and planetary transformation and ecosocial regeneration.

Gaia University is based on a methodology called action learning and is guided by the principles of Earth care, people care, & fair share.  Within that framework, associates work on self-chosen, self-directed projects anywhere in the world they wish, documenting their outcomes and their learning process along the way.  Throughout their program, they are supported by a worldwide network of learning providers, advisors and mentors and a collaborative online E-learning environment.  

Fusing passion and vision with self-directed practical experience, associates thus initiate and nurture local and global sustainability, regeneration, justice and peace. And they refine themselves to become effective world changers.

Degree Programs

Integrative EcoSocial Design (IESD) BSc, MSc, GD*
For those wanting to integrate ecological and social aspects of design into projects that focus on ecosystems, societies, communities, technologies, and personal lifestyles.

Organizing Learning for EcoSocial Regeneration (OLE) MSc, GD
For those interested in applied organizational learning and design. Some people focus on the development of a GU regional center as their primary project.

Open Topic (OT) BSc, MSc, GD
For those who are working at a strategic level as world changers and want to design their own program topic.

*GD Post Masters Graduate Diploma.

Programs offered by US Regional Campuses
Gaia Southeast, TN/US

Re-Localization
Women's Actionist Training
Integrative EcoSocial Design
Green Business
Open Topic

Programs offered by European Regional Campuses
Gaia Deutschland, Steyerberg

Sustainable Money Design
Peace Management
Integrative EcoSocial Design

For More Information visit www.GaiaUniversity.org

"Bodyversity"
Gaia University associate Nalla Walla discusses her work with somatics as she leads Gaia U faculty and fellow associates through a series of engaging activities at the International Gather-In.

Flash Documentation
Gaia University International graduate Greg Landua describes his "Action Learning Toolkit" through a video that he created as part of his Gaia U portfolio. Gaia University on Visionary Culture Radio! YES-JUNE-1 2.jpg
Listen to a recorded show on-line discussing Transition Towns, Gaia University, Action-Learning, Ecovillages, & more with Andy Langford and Liora Adler -founders of Gaia University and long time proponents of the permaculture & ecovillage movements; Shaktari Belew - Gaia University adviser and Transition Town trainer; and Jay Ma - Gaia University associate, regenerative educator, and event organizer.