Top Universities in the Maldives

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How these universities are ranked

Below them, universities follow their research output: Maldives National University is cited most (25,575 citations). 2 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

3 are public and 0 private (100% public). The oldest is Mandhu College, founded in 1998.

What the courses look like

By level: 27 bachelor's, 10 master's and 7 diploma. The most common subjects are Education (11), Business & Management (6), Marketing (3) and Information Technology (2). The usual length is 1 academic year and 3 academic years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (96% of courses with a stated intake) and Summer (96% of courses with a stated intake). Mandhu College offers the widest choice, with 25 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities in the Maldives?

Maldives National University (#1 in Maldives), Cyryx College and Mandhu College lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many universities in the Maldives are public?

3 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a course take in the Maldives?

Most listed courses run 1 academic year, with 3 academic years the next most common.

When do courses start in the Maldives?

Spring is the main intake — 96% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Summer is the second.

Which university has the most courses in the Maldives?

Mandhu College, with 25, ahead of Cyryx College (11).