Maldives and Malaysia Sign MoU to Enhance Higher Education Cooperation
The Maldives and Malaysia have formalised an agreement to strengthen collaboration in higher education, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two nations.
The agreement was signed by Dr. Maryam Mariya, Minister of Higher Education, Labour and Skills Development, and Novie Tajuddin, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS).
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The signing ceremony for the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Higher Education, Labour and Skills Development and Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) was held today. The MoU was signed by the Minister and Mr. Novie Tajuddin, CEO of EMGS, to… pic.twitter.com/iFxzNUSNcs— Min. of Higher Edu, Labour and Skills Development (@MoHEmv) September 10, 2024
Under the MoU, 561 scholarships across six key fields of study will be made available to Maldivian students, offering financial support to pursue higher education at select Malaysian institutions. As part of the agreement, Maldivian students will receive a substantial 70% discount on their course fees.
The scholarships will be distributed across the following fields:
- 75 for Arts and Humanities
- 150 for Engineering and Technology
- 63 for Life Sciences and Medicine
- 11 for Natural Sciences
- 255 for Social Sciences and Management
- 7 for other fields
Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Mariya emphasised the significance of these opportunities for Maldivian students, noting that they offer the chance to study at globally recognised institutions. She highlighted the role this initiative plays in developing the nation’s human resources, particularly in fields critical to the Maldives’ growth. Dr. Mariya also reiterated the government’s commitment to cultivating a generation capable of contributing to the country’s progress.
Malaysia remains a popular destination for Maldivian students seeking higher education, with around 1,700 Maldivians currently enrolled in various Malaysian universities. The Ministry of Higher Education, Labour and Skills Development also announced that students already studying in Malaysia or those pursuing education loans would be eligible to benefit from the new scholarship programme.
