Admissions Policy

AHU holds high standards for intellectual integrity, creative independence, and experiential commitment. Admission is highly competitive and reserved for individuals capable of original thought, disciplined inquiry, and embodied healing.

Master’s Programs:

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited or internationally recognized institution.

• Demonstrated terrain-related experience, such as clinical practice, coaching, fasting, herbal work, or published research.

• A Personal Statement (minimum 1,200 words) outlining their vision, motivation, and health journey.

• Submission of two letters of recommendation, preferably from mentors, supervisors, or academic faculty.

• Completion of an entrance interview via video conference, to assess alignment and academic maturity.

Doctoral Programs:

Applicants must meet all Master’s criteria plus:

• Completion of a Master’s degree in a related or complementary field.

• Submission of a Preliminary Thesis Concept Proposal (2–4 pages) demonstrating research readiness.

• Documented terrain work portfolio (e.g., protocols developed, fasts led, case studies, or published work).

• Optional: Evidence of ongoing academic contribution (conference speaking, teaching, authorship).

Application Review:

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

• Admissions are holistic: we consider academic, experiential, and personal dimensions equally.

• Select applicants may be waitlisted or referred to an entry-level CEU training track.

We do not admit students who seek a shortcut. This is a scholarly, embodied, and biologically validated education—built for leaders, reformers, and healers ready to confront the collapse of modern health models and replace them with something better.