The Maldives National University (MNU) is the Maldives’ first and leading university, and a state-funded institution serving more than half of the country’s tertiary education population. With a proud legacy spanning 52 years, MNU has played a pivotal role in nation-building through its contributions to education, research, innovation, and human capital development.

Guided by its mission to create, discover, preserve, and disseminate knowledge, MNU is committed to enhancing the lives and livelihoods of people while supporting the cultural, social, and economic development of the nation. As the national university, it continues to foster academic excellence, inclusivity, innovation, and lifelong learning.

MNU’s main campus is located in Malé, the capital city of the Maldives, with four additional campuses strategically positioned across the country to ensure equitable access to quality higher education. These include Kulhudhuffushi Campus in the North, and Gan, Hithadhoo, and Thinadhoo Campuses in the Southern atolls. In addition, the University operates more than 15 outreach centres across the Maldives, extending higher education opportunities to communities beyond its main campuses.

As a comprehensive national university, MNU offers more than 260 academic programmes across undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional levels. Academic delivery and research are supported by a diverse network of colleges, faculties, centres, and schools, including the Centre for Educational Technology and Excellence; Centre for Foundation Studies; Centre for Maritime Studies; Centre for Security and Strategic Studies; Centre for Fisheries and Ocean Sciences; Faculty of Arts; Faculty of Education; Faculty of Engineering, Science and Technology; Faculty of Health Sciences; Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies; Faculty of Shariah and Law; MNU Business School; School of Medicine; and School of Nursing.

As a growing hub of academic and research excellence, MNU welcomes international students and fosters an inclusive, diverse, and supportive learning environment. Guided by its mission and core values, the University continues to shape future leaders, advance innovation, drive national development, and contribute to global knowledge and sustainable development.