University admission in Maldives

Official entry requirements

As classified by the country with UNESCO (ISCED 2011), reference year 2021. Universities may set higher requirements.

School-leaving qualification (upper secondary)

• Higher secondary2 years, from age 16

  Minimum entry: Pass in 3 GCE/IGCSE 'O' Level (inclusive of 2 streams subjects that the student will do in the 'A' Level)

  Awards: 'A' Level certificate from University of London Examinations Board

Bachelor's or equivalent (first degree)

• Bachelor's degree3 years, from age 18

  Minimum entry: Higher secondary or equivalent

  Awards: Bachelor's degree

• Bachelor's degree with honours4 years, from age 18

  Minimum entry: Higher secondary or equivalent

  Awards: Bachelor's degree with honours

Short-cycle tertiary (diplomas)

• Professional Diploma2 years, from age 20

  Minimum entry: Advanced diploma or equivalent

  Awards: Professional Diploma