The ICFAI University, Mizoram (hereinafter referred to as the University) was established under the provisions of the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University, Mizoram Act 2006, (Act No. 4 of 2006), vide Notification No. B.12012/2/2006-EDC, dated 19.10.2006. The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University, Mizoram is sponsored by the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India(Icfai), a not-for-profit educational society established in 1984 under the Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Public Societies Registration Act, 1350 F (Act No.1 of 1350F)with the objective of imparting training in finance and management to students, working executives and professionals in India.

The University believes in creating and disseminating knowledge and skills in core and frontier areas through innovative educational programs, research, consulting and publishing, and developing a new cadre of professionals with a high level of competence and deep sense of ethics and commitment to the code of professional conduct.

The ICFAI University, Mizoram is a Member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, London and Member of the Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi.

A number of educational programs are offered in management, science & technology, arts and commerce at bachelor's and master's level on full-time campus and distance learning formats.