About

The highest power of The Maldives National University is the University Council following the policy 2011/13/.
All the responsibilities and decisions of The Maldives National University taken by the relevant committees. If there aren’t any relevant rules, regulations or policies to base a decision on, it is drafted and passed by the university council.

University Act
Governance of Campuses

Chancellery

Dr. Hassan Hameed

Chancellor

Dr. Mohamed Shareef

Vice Chancellor

Ms. Aishath Shaheen Ismail

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs)

Dr. Aishath Shehenaz Adam

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research & Enterprise)

Mr. Hussain Haleem

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration & Finance)

University Council

Dr. Hassan Hameed (Chairperson)

Chancellor

Dr. Mohamed Shareef (Vice Chairperson)

Vice Chancellor

Ms. Aishath Shaheen Ismail

Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs – DVC Representative

Dr. Aseel Jaleel

Health Sector Representative

Mr. Hussain Niyaz

Finance / Business / Accounting / Tourism Sector Representative

Mr. Mohamed Rasheed

Science / Technology / Engineering Sector Representative

Uz. Mohamed Shahdhy Anwar

Shari’ah & Law Sector Representative

Ms. Aishath Hudha Ahmed

Environment / Climate Change Sector Representative

Mr. Hamid Abdul Gafoor

Arts / Culture / Sports Sector Representative

Mr. Ahmed Shaan Mansoor

National Security / Disaster Management Sector Representative

Mr. Hamid Sodique

Teaching & Learning

Dr. Aminath Shafiya Adam

Academic Staff Representative

Dr. Waseema Fikuree

Dean Representative

Dr. Aishath Shehenaz Adam

Academic Senate Representative

Mr. Abdulla Afeef

Academic Staff Representative

Mr. Ahmed Ameen Mohamed

Administrative Staff Representative

Mr. Ibrahim Ghanim Shahid

Student Representative

Academic Senate

Dr. Mohamed Shareef (Chairperson)

Vice Chancellor

Ms. Aishath Shaheen Ismail

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs)

Dr. Aishath Shehenaz Adam

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research & Enterprise)

Mr. Hussain Haleem

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration & Finance)

Mr. Mohamed Laamir

Registrar (Student Administrative Services)

Ms. Ashia Leela Ahmed

Dean of Students (Student Support Services)

Dr. Raheema Abdul Raheem

Director of Research (Research Development Office)

Ms. Fathimath Naziya

Examination Controller (Examination)

Dr. Aamaal Ali

Chief Librarian (MNU Library)

Dr. Aminath Shiyama

Quality Assurance Controller

Dr. Waseema Fikuree

Dean (Faculty of Education)

Dr. Ahmed Mohamed

Lecturer (Faculty of Education)

Ms. Asiya Ibrahim

Dean (School of Nursing)

Ms. Aminath Shafia

Lecturer (School of Nursing)

10th Feb 2022 – 9th Feb 2024

Dr. Aishath Shanoora

Dean (Faculty of Health Sciences)

Mr.shaheeb Abdul Azeez

Lecturer (Faculty of Health Sciences)

Mr. Abdul Rahman Mubaarique

Dean (MNU Business School)

Mr. Ali Akhthamy

Lecturer (MNU Business School)

7th Sep 2022 – 6th Sep 2024

Dr. Abdul Sattar Abdul Rahman

Dean (Faculty of Sharia and Law)

Uz. Usam Mohamed Saeed

Lecturer (Faculty of Sharia and Law)

6th Oct 2022 – 5th Oct 2024

Mr. Asim Abdul Sattar

Dean (Faculty of Arts)

Mr. Abdulla Saudhan

Lecturer (Faculty of Arts)

3rd June 2021 – 2nd June 2023

Captain Mohamed Zaid

Head of the Centre (Centre for Maritime Studies)

Captain Abdulla Faisal

Lecturer (Centre for Maritime Studies)

08th Oct 2022 – 7th Oct 2024

Ms. Fathimath Nasiha Abdul Muhaimin

Head of Center (Center for Foundation Studies)

Mr. Mohamed Ifreen

Lecturer (Center for Foundation Studies)

21st January 2021 – 20th January 2023

Ms. Zeenath Solih

Dean (Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies)

Mr. Ismail Shiyar

Lecturer (Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies)

24th Jan 2022 – 23rdJan 2024

Mr. Adam Khalid

Dean (Faculty of Engineering, Science and Technology)

Ms. Mariyam Humra

Lecturer (Faculty of Engineering, Science and Technology)

20th March 2022 – 19th March 2024

Dr.Aminath Huda

Acting Dean (School of Medicine)

Dr. Razana Faiz

Assistant Professor (School of Medicine)

30th Jan 2022 – 29th Jan 2024

Ms. Shimna Shakeeb

Head of Centre (Centre for Educational Technology and Excellence)

Ms. Fathimath Mumthaz

Lecturer (Centre for Educational Technology and Excellence)

02nd August 2021 – 1st August 2023

To be appointed

Postgraduate Student

To be appointed

Undergraduate Student

Meeting on Heads of Divisions

Dr. Mohamed Shareef (Chairperson)

Vice Chancellor

Dr. Aishath Shehenaz Adam

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research & Enterprise)

Ms. Aishath Shaheen Ismail

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs)

Mr. Hussain Haleem

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration & Finance)

Mr. Mohamed Laamir

Registrar (Student Services)

Ms. Ashia Leela Ahmed

Dean of Students (Student Support Services)

Dr. Waseema Fikuree

Dean (Faculty of Education)

Dr. Aishath Shanoora

Dean (Faculty of Health Sciences)

Ms. Zeenath Solih

Dean (Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies)

Mr. Abdul Rahmaan Mubaarique

Dean (MNU Business School)

Dr. Abdul Sattar Abdul Rahman

Dean (Faculty of Sharia and Law)

Mr. Asim Abdul Sattar

Dean (Faculty of Arts)

Ms. Asiya Ibrahim

Dean (School of Nursing)

Mr. Adam Khalid

Dean (Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology)

Dr.Aminath Huda

Dean (School of Medicine)

Ms. Shimna Shakeeb

Head (Centre for Educational Technology & Excellence)

Captain Mohamed Zaid

Head (Centre for Maritime Studies)

Ms. Fathimath Nasiha Abdul Muhaimin

Head (Centre for Foundation Studies)

Dr. Raheema Abdul Raheem

Dean of Research (Research Development Office)

Ms. Fathimath Naziya

Examination Controller (Examination)

Ms. Asiya Ibrahim

Director General

Dr. Aamaal Ali

Chief Librarian (MNU Library)

Dr. Aminath Shiyama

Quality Assurance Controller (Quality Assurance Department)

Ms. Aishath Naeem

Director General (Finance)

Mr. Abdul Rasheed Ali

Director General (Training and Development Unit)

Mr. Ahmed Mirshan

Director (Human Resources)

Mr. Ali Rasheed

Finance Controller (Finance Section)

Ms. Hidhaya Moosa

Director (Business Development)

Mr. Hassan Malaz

System Administrator (IT Section)

Mr. Ahmed Ameen Mohamed

Director (Procurement and Asset Management Department)

Ms. Shahuda Moosa

Marketing Manager (Marketing Department)

Ms. Ahlam Niyaz

Training Manager (Training Development Unit)

Mr. Ahmed Shafeeg

Mudheer (Dhanaal)

Campus Managers

Dr. Mohamed Umar

HDh. Kulhudhuffushi Campus

Ms. Hawwa Wajudha

L.Gan Campus

Mr. Mohamed Shameem Adam

GDh. Thinadhoo Campus

Mr. Idham Fahumy

S. Hithadhoo Campus

Quality Assurance Committee

Dr. Mohamed Shareef (Chairperson)

Vice Chancellor

Aishath Shaheen Ismail

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs)

Dr. Aishath Shehenaz Adam

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research & Enterprise)

Mr. Hussain Haleem

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration & Finance)

Dr. Aminath Shiyama

Quality Assurance Controller

Mr. Mohamed Laamir

Registrar (Student Administrative Services)

Ms. Ashia Leela Ahmed

Dean of Students (Student Support Services)

Ms. Fathimath Nasiha Abdul Muhaimin

Head (Centre for Foundation Studies)

Dr. Ahmed Mohamed

Academic staff approved by the Academic Senate

Mr. Ali Nisham

Academic staff approved by the Academic Senate

Mr. Ibrahim Sharaf Thaufeeq

Student Representative (Undergraduate)

Mr. Mohamed Hoodh Ibrahim

Student Representative (Postgraduate)

Ms. Shimna Shakeeb

Head of Centre (CETE)

Ms. Fathimath Naziya

Examination Controller

Dr.Raheema Abdul Raheem

Director of Research

Business Development Committee

Dr. Mohamed Shareef (Chairperson)

Vice Chancellor

Mr. Hussain Niyaz

Finance / Business / Accounting / Tourism sector Representative of University Council

Dr. Aishath Shehenaz Adam

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research & Enterprise)

Mr. Hussain Haleem

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration & Finance)

To be appointed

Member appointed by University Council

To be appointed

Academic Staff representative appointed by Vice Chancellor

To be appointed

Student representative appointed by Vice Chancellor

Committee on Courses

Ms. Aishath Shaheen Ismail (Chairperson)

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs)

Mr. Mohamed Laamir

Registrar

Dr. Aminath Shiyama

Quality Assurance Controller

Ms. Zulaikha Reesha Rashaad

Associate Lecturer (FHTS)

Ms. Zimna Abdul Muhsin

Lecturer (FSL)

Dr. Abdul Muhsin Mohamed

Lecturer (FEST)

Mr. Ali Akhthamy

Lecturer (MNUBS)

Mr. Mohamed Shareef

Lecturer (FE)

Ms. Fathimath Haleem

Lecturer (SN)

Ms. Fathimath Shirani

Lecturer (FHS)

Cpt. Hussain Hameed Moosa

Associate Lecturer (CMS)

Mr. Ali Nisham

Lecturer (FA)

Ms. Aishath Rihula

Lecturer (CFS)

Finance Committee

Mr. Hussain Niyaz (Chairperson)

University Council Member

Dr. Mohamed Shareef

Vice Chancellor

Mr. Hussain Haleem

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration & Finance)

Dr. Raheema Abdul Raheem

Director of Research

Ms. Aishath Naeem

Director General (Finance Section)

Mr. Mohamed Rasheed

(External Member)

Appointed from 24th December 2020 to 23rd December 2022

To be appointed

(Co-opt Member)

Appointed from 21st September 2019 – 20th September 2023

Ms. Fathimath Nasiha Abdul Muhaimin

(Co-opt Member)

Appointed from 29th December 2020 to 128th December 2022

Higher Degrees Committee

Dr. Aishath Shehenaz Adam (Chairman)

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research & Enterprise)

Dr. Mohamed Shareef

Vice Chancellor

Ms. Aishath Shaheen Ismail

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic)

Dr. Abdulla Naseer

External Member

Dr. Shahuneeza Naseer

External Member

Dr. Fazeel Najeeb

External Member

Mr. Mohamed Laamir

Registrar

Dr. Amaal Ali

Chief Librarian

To be appointed

Member appointed from Academic Senate

Dr. Waseema Fikuree

Dean (FE)

Dr. Raheema Abdul Raheem

Dean of Research (CA)

Mr. Asim Abdul Sattar

Dean (FA)

Dr. Abdul Sattar Abdul Rahman

Dean (FSL)

Mr. Abdul Rahmaan Mubaarique

Dean (MNUBS)

Dr. Aishath Shanoora

Dean (FHS)

Ms. Zeenath Solih

Dean (FHTS)

Ms. Asiya Ibrahim

Dean (SN)

Ms. Aishath Nadheema

Lecturer (FHTS)

Dr. Mariyam Suzana

Lecturer (FHS)

Dr. Aminath Riyaz

Lecturer (FA)

Mr. Ahmed Inaz

Lecturer (MNUBS)

To be appointed

Lecturer (FSL)

Dr. Fathimath Nishan

Lecturer (FE)

Ms. Mariyam Rasheeda

Lecturer (SN)

To be appointed

Postgraduate Student

Human Resource Management Committee

Dr. Mohamed Shareef (Chairperson)

Vice Chancellor

Mr. Hussain Haleem

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration & Finance)

Ms. Aishath Shaheen Ismail

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs)

Dr. Aishath Shehenaz Adam

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research & Enterprise)

Captain Mohamed Zaid

Head (Center for Maritime Studies)

Mr Abdulla Saeed

External Member (Civil Service Commission)

Ms Aishath Naeem

External Member

Director General (Finance Section)

Mr. Ahmed Mirshan

Director (Human Resources Section)

Information Review Committee

Dr. Mohamed Shareef (Chairperson)

Vice Chancellor

Library Committee

Ms. Fathimath Nasiha Abdul Muhaimin (Chairperson)

Head of Centre for Foundation Studies

Appointed by Vice Chancellor 

Dr. Aamaal Ali

Chief Librarian

Ms. Ashia Leela Ahmed

Dean of Students

Academic staff appointed by the Academic Senate

Dr. Aminath Riyaz

Assistant Professor

Academic staff appointed by the Academic Senate

Dr. Aminath Shiyama

Quality Assurance Controller

Academic staff appointed by the Academic Senate

Dr. Fathimath Nishan

Assistant Professor (FE)

Academic staff appointed by Vice Chancellor

To be appointed

Academic staff appointed by Vice Chancellor

Dr. Aishath Shaira

Assistant Professor (FEST)

Academic staff appointed by Vice Chancellor

Ms. Fathmath Nashfa

Librarian

Appointed from Senior Management of the Library 

Ms. Haleemath Akifa Rasheed

Student
Student appointed by MNUSU

Procurement Committee

Mr. Asim Abdul Sattar (Chairperson)

Dean (Faculty of Arts)

Mr. Ali Rasheed

Finance Controller

Mr. Abdul Muhaimin Abdul Haadhee

Deputy Director (MNU Business School)

11th September 2022 – 10th September 2024

Mr. Hassan Mohamed

Deputy Director (Faculty of Health Sciences)

25th October 2021 – 24th October 2023

Ms. Fathimath Shuzna

Assistant Director (Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology)

25th October 2021 – 24th October 2023

Mr. Aneesul Rahman

Deputy Director (Faculty of Sharia and Law)

17th January 2022 – 16th January 2024

Mr. Hussain Fayaz

Assistant Director (School of Nursing)

30th June 2022 – 29th June 2024

Student Scholarship Committee

Ms. Aishath Shaheen Ismail (Chairman)

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs)

Mr. Mohamed Laamir

Registrar (Central Administration)

Ms. Ashia Leela Ahmed

Dean of Students (Student Support)

Ms. Zeenath Solih

Dean (Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism Studies)

Mr. Adam Khalid

Dean (Faculty of Engineering, Science and Technology)

University Research Grants Committee

Dr. Aishath Shehenaz Adam

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research & Enterprise)

Mr. Hussain Haleem

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration & Finance)

Dr. Raheema Abdul Raheem

Director of Research

Uz. Mohamed Shahdhy Anwar

External Member

Dr. Fazeel Najeeb

Appointed from Academic Senate

Dr. Aminath Riyaz

Appointed from Academic Senate

University Book Writing Grants Committee

Dr. Aishath Shehenaz Adam

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research & Enterprise)

Mr. Hussain Haleem

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration & Finance)

Dr. Raheema Abdul Raheem

Director of Research

Mr. Mohamed Amir Ahmed

Appointed from University Council

Ms. Ashiya Leela Ahmed

Appointed from Academic Senate

Ms. Aminath Saeed

Appointed by Vice Chancellor