Study in Maldives.
The essentials, in one place.
Use this snapshot to decide whether Maldives fits your academic goals and resources. Requirements can differ by qualification, institution and application route.
| Tuition | International fee = 2x local (BIT local MVR 42,150, 3 years) |
|---|---|
| Financial evidence | No official figure published |
| Language requirements | IELTS 5.5 or O-level English (MNU) |
| Visa route | Sponsor declaration (IM21) on IMUGA, then IM23 |
From shortlist to application.
Use Maldives National University’s online application system and follow its instructions for sponsorship and immigration approval.
The reference describes evolving student-visa arrangements and does not confirm employment, Pakistani scholarship eligibility or a post-study route. Obtain current written instructions before travelling.
- Identify programmes that accept your qualification. Ask admissions about equivalence if your Pakistani award is not clearly listed.
- Read the individual course requirements and deadline. Confirm language evidence, prerequisites and any selection test.
- Prepare your academic records, references and personal statement. Follow the institution’s instructions for certified documents.
- Submit through the university or its designated national portal. Keep your account, receipts and application number.
- After an offer, check the student visa procedure for applicants residing in Pakistan and prepare the required financial evidence.
Explore support for your studies.
Compare the award’s eligibility, coverage and application route. Admission and scholarship applications may have different deadlines.
Work while you study.
| Bachelor's | Not permitted Not stated; confirm with Maldives Immigration before any work |
|---|---|
| Master's | Not permitted Not stated; confirm with Maldives Immigration before any work |
| PhD | Not permitted Not stated; confirm with Maldives Immigration before any work |
No student work right is stated on the pages read
After your qualification
No post-study route found on the official pages; check with Maldives Immigration
Explore family and post-study pathways ↗Your preparation checklist.
Track the essentials here, then reconcile this list with the exact university and embassy checklist.
Go directly to the source.
These authority and institution links accompany the reference dataset. They are your starting point for checking the latest rules.
- Maldives Immigration Act 2007 (English) ↗https://www.immigration.gov.mv/downloads/act-regulations/Acts/The-Maldives_Immigration-Act-2007-English.pdf
- Tourist visa on arrival ↗https://www.immigration.gov.mv/visa/tourist-visa
- Sponsorship Declaration ↗https://immigration.gov.mv/visa/sponsorship-declaration
- High Commission of Maldives in Pakistan ↗https://pk.mdvmission.gov.mv/index.php/en
- MNU Bachelor of Information Technology ↗https://courses.mnu.edu.mv/course/152
- MNU international students ↗https://mnu.edu.mv/international-students/
- MQA Entry Criteria for MNQF Qualifications V2.2 ↗https://mqa.gov.mv/storage/uploads/eJYkEoR7/derrt8fv.pdf
- MNU 2026 Term 1 course information sheet ↗https://mnu.edu.mv/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026-Term-1-Course-information-sheet.pdf
- Villa College Bachelor of Political Science and International Relations ↗https://villacollege.edu.mv/programmes/bachelor-of-political-science-and-international-relations/89
- MNU Dhanaal accommodation ↗https://mnu.edu.mv/accommodations
- Ministry allowance and stipend rates, 23 June 2026 ↗https://www.moe.gov.mv/storage/files/resources/1782282051409-13.%20%20Allowance%20and%20Stipend%20Rates%20Web%20Upload%2023.6.2026.pdf
- Immigration notice on expatriate health insurance and medical reports ↗https://www2.immigration.gov.mv/regarding-expatriate-health-insurance-policy-and-medical-report-submission/
- Work visa ↗https://immigration.gov.mv/visa/work-visa
- SBP Foreign Exchange Manual, private and travel remittances ↗https://www.sbp.org.pk/assets/documents/circulars/epd/chapters/chapter17.pdf
