Admission Requirements
GENERAL ENTRY
Attainment of a related qualification at Level 9
EXPERIENCE PATHWAY
Attainment of a related qualification at Level 9
GENERAL ENTRY
A related Bachelor‟s Degree OR a related Graduate Diploma at Level 8
EXPERIENCE PATHWAY
25 years old, completion of a related Level 5 qualification, and 7 years of relevant experience (of which 3.5 years of experience is obtained after completion of a Level 5 qualification), and completion of an MQA approved Pre-Master’s Program OR 25 years old, completion of a related Level 6 qualification, and 6 years of relevant experience (of which 3 years of experience is obtained after completion of a Level 6 qualification), and completion of an MQA approved Pre-Master’s Program
GENERAL ENTRY
A related Bachelor‟s Degree OR a related Graduate Diploma at Level 8
EXPERIENCE PATHWAY
25 years old, completion of a related Level 5 qualification, and 6 years of relevant experience (of which 3 years of experience after completion of a Level 5 qualification), and pass from an interview or exam given by the institute OR 25 years old, completion of a related Level 6 qualification, and 4 years of relevant experience (of which 2 years of experience is obtained after the completion of a Level 6 qualification), and pass from an interview or exam given by the institute
GENERAL ENTRY
Successful Completion of Higher Secondary Education OR Attainment of a Level 4 qualification in a related field OR Attainment of a Level 4 Foundation Study Program approved for the specific Diploma program.
EXPERIENCE PATHWAY
Completion of a Level 4 qualification (unrelated), AND successful completion of an MQA approved University Preparation Program OR 20 years old, completion of secondary school, AND 2 years of relevant work experience, and successful completion of an MQA approved University Preparation Program
GENERAL ENTRY
- Successful completion of A’ Level- (2 passes above ‘E ‘, if Dhivehi and Islam Above ‘ C ‘) OR
- Attainment of a level 4 qualification in a related field OR
- Attainment of a level 4 Foundation Study Program approved for the specific Diploma program
EXPERIENCE PATHWAY
- Completion of a level 4 qualification (unrelated), and successful completion of Cyryx College approved University Preparation Program* OR
- 20 years old,completion of secondary school, 2 years of relevant work experience, and successful completion of Cyryx College approved University Preparation Program
GENERAL ENTRY
- Successful completion of O’Level- (3 passes above ‘C ‘,Dhivehi and Islam are counted)
- Attainment of a level 3 qualification
EXPERIENCE PATHWAY
- 18 years of age and 1 year work experience AND
- Ability to communicate in the language of instruction
GENERAL ENTRY
Completion of Basic education or attainment of a Level 2 qualification
EXPERIENCE PATHWAY
18 years of age and 1 year work experience and Ability to communicate in the language of instruction
GENERAL ENTRY
Completion of Basic Education OR Attainment of a Level 1 qualification
EXPERIENCE PATHWAY
16 years of age AND ability to communicate in the language of instruction
GENERAL ENTRY
Attainment of a related qualification at Level 9
EXPERIENCE PATHWAY
16 years of age AND ability to communicate in the language of instruction
Academic Courses
DOCTORATE [10]
General Entry
Attainment of a related qualification at Level 9
Alternative Entry
Attainment of a related qualification at Level 9
MASTERS [9]
A related Bachelor‟s Degree OR a related Graduate Diploma at Level 8
25 years old, completion of a related Level 5 qualification, and 7 years of relevant experience (of which 3.5 years of experience is obtained after completion of a Level 5 qualification), and completion of an MQA approved Pre-Master’s Program OR 25 years old, completion of a related Level 6 qualification, and 6 years of relevant experience (of which 3 years of experience is obtained after completion of a Level 6 qualification), and completion of an MQA approved Pre-Master’s Program
PG DIPLOMA [8]
A related Bachelor‟s Degree OR a related Graduate Diploma at Level 8
25 years old, completion of a related Level 5 qualification, and 6 years of relevant experience (of which 3 years of experience after completion of a Level 5 qualification), and pass from an interview or exam given by the institute OR 25 years old, completion of a related Level 6 qualification, and 4 years of relevant experience (of which 2 years of experience is obtained after the completion of a Level 6 qualification), and pass from an interview or exam given by the institute
BACHELORS [7]
Successful Completion of Higher Secondary Education OR Attainment of a Level 4 qualification in a related field OR Attainment of a Level 4 Foundation Study Program approved for the specific Diploma program.
Completion of a Level 4 qualification (unrelated), AND successful completion of an MQA approved University Preparation Program OR 20 years old, completion of secondary school, AND 2 years of relevant work experience, and successful completion of an MQA approved University Preparation Program
DIPLOMA [5]
Successful completion of Higher Secondary Education OR Attainment of a Level 4 qualification in a related field OR Attainment of a Level 4 Foundation Study Program approved for the specific Diploma program.
Completion of a Level 4 qualification (unrelated), and successful completion of an MQA approved University Preparation Program OR 20 years old, completion of secondary school, AND 2 years of relevant work experience, and successful completion of an MQA approved University Preparation Program
Certificate IV [4]
Completion of a Level 4 qualification (unrelated), and successful completion of an MQA approved University Preparation Program OR 20 years old, completion of secondary school, AND 2 years of relevant work experience, and successful completion of an MQA approved University Preparation Program
18 years old and 1 year work experience AND ability to communicate in the language of instruction
Certificate III [3]
Completion of Basic Education OR Attainment of a Level 2 qualification
18 years of age AND ability to communicate in the language of instruction
Certificate II [2]
Completion of Basic Education OR Attainment of a Level 1 qualification
16 years of age AND ability to communicate in the language of instruction
Certificate I [1]
16 years of age AND ability to communicate in the language of instruction
16 years of age AND ability to communicate in the language of instruction
1. Basic Education:
Completion of the 7th year of a School
2. Lower Secondary Education:
Minimum 3 passes in nationally recognized secondary school examinations.
(Note 1: This will include certifications awarded through national systems normally after 10 years of formal schooling.
Note 2: A pass at this level is considered a pass usually classified as acceptable for entrance to pre-university courses. For example at GCE O/L, a pass is considered C and above.)
3. Completion of Secondary Schooling
Completion of the final grade of a lower Secondary School programme. This is normally after 10 years of schooling.
4. Higher Secondary Education:
Minimum 2 passes in nationally recognized Higher Secondary School examinations. (Note 1: This will include certifications awarded through national systems normally after 12 years of formal schooling. Note 2: A pass at this level is considered a pass usually classified as acceptable for university entrance. For example at GCE A/L, a pass is considered E and above.)
5. Foundation Study at a MNQF level:
Foundation study at a MNQF level is a programme of study that provides the entry requirements to an MQA approved course of study at the next MNQF level.
Foundation Study programmes may only be conducted at MNQF levels 3 and 4.
Foundation Study at a MNQF level will have the following features:
a) A Foundation Study programme at a MNQF level need to be approved by MQA.
b) A Foundation Study programme may lead to a stand-alone qualification registered with MQA.
c) Courses that provide entry through Foundation Study programmes need to state this intent on application for course approval.
d) A Foundation Study programme may only be conducted for a minimum duration of one academic year of full-time study leading to 120 credits.
e) A Foundation Study programme at a MNQF level may be designed:
– to deliver the characteristic generic outcomes specified by the level descriptors of MNQF; or
– to deliver a programme of study to develop a general academic studies foundation required for entry into courses of study at the next MNQF level; or
– a combination of a and b.
f) A foundation study programme at a MNQF level may provide entry to more than one MQA approved courses of study at the next MNQF level
