Admission Requirements
Applications for admission to programmes offered at Villa College are opened for January, May and September intakes every year.
The admission standards of Villa College are consistent with the Maldives National Qualification Framework (MNQF) outlined by the Maldives Qualifications Authority (MQA), and are approved by the College Council and Academic Senate.
MNQF Level /Qualification | Entry Criteria | |
|---|---|---|
Level 1 /Certificate 1 | General Entry Criteria Completion of Basic Education Ability to communicate in the language of instruction | Alternative Entry 16 years of age and able to communicate in the language of institution |
Level 2 /Certificate 2 | General Entry Criteria Completion of Basic Education Attained a Level 1 qualification | Alternative Entry 16 years of age Ability to communicate in the language of Instruction |
Level 3 /Certificate 3 | General Entry Criteria Completion of Basic Education Attained a Level 2 qualification | Alternative Entry 18 years of age Ability to communicate in the language of Instruction |
Level 4 /Certificate 4 / Found. | General Entry Criteria Successful completion of Lower Secondary Education OR Attained a Level 3 qualification | Alternative Entry 18 years of age 1-year work experience Ability to communicate in the language of Instruction |
Level 5 /Diploma | General Entry Criteria Successful completion of Higher Secondary | Alternative Entry Completion of a Level 4 qualification (unrelated) and successful completion of an MQA approved UPP programme OR 20yrs old, completion of secondary school, 2 years of relevant work experience and successful completion of an MQA approved UPP |
Level 6 /Advanced Diploma | 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 | Alternative Entry Completion of a Level 4 qualification (unrelated) and successful completion of an MQA approved UPP programme OR 20yrs old, completion of secondary school, 2 years of relevant work experience and successful completion of an MQA approved UPP |
Level 7 /Bachelor’s/ Bachelor’s Honours Degree | 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 | Alternative Entry Completion of a Level 4 qualification (unrelated) and successful completion of an MQA approved UPP programme OR 20yrs old, completion of secondary school, 2 years of relevant work experience and successful completion of an MQA approved UPP |
Level 8 /Post Graduate Certificate / Post Graduate Diploma | General Entry A related Bachelor’s Degree OR | Alternative Entry 25 years old, Completed a Level 5 qualification, 6 years experience (3 years of experience after completion of level 5 qualification) and achieve a pass rating from an interview/exam given by the institute. OR 25 years old, Completed a level 6 qualification, 4 years experience (2 years of experience after completion of the level 6 qualification) and achieve a pass rating from an interview/exam given by the institute. |
Level 9 /Master’s Degree | General Entry A related Bachelor’s Degree OR A related Graduate Diploma | Alternative Entry 25 years old, completed a Level 5 qualification, 7 years experience (3.5 years of experience after completion of the Diploma) and completion of an MQA approved Pre-Masters Programme OR 25 years old, completed a level 6 qualification, 6 years experience (3 years of experience after completion of the level 6 qualification) and completion of an MQA approved Pre-Masters Programme |