Villa College officially opened applications yesterday for its upcoming January 2027 intake.
The college is offering over 100 programs across various disciplines for this intake, ranging from Certificate Level 4 to Master’s Degrees. The deadline for submitting applications is December 26, 2026.
Available fields of study include Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Law, Sharia, Islamic Finance, Political Science, and various specialisations in Education. Additionally, opportunities are available in high-demand sectors such as Business Management, Accounting, Engineering, Nursing, Psychology, and Culinary Arts.
Villa College remains one of the most trusted institutions for obtaining international-standard education within the Maldives. The college delivers programs from the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) and the University of Portsmouth in the UK, as well as the University of Cyberjaya. Students enrolled in Engineering programs conducted in partnership with the University of Portsmouth will have the opportunity to complete their final years in the United Kingdom.
In terms of academic quality, Villa College is the only higher education institution in the Maldives to achieve a Five-Star Excellence Rating from the QS Stars Rating System. Furthermore, it is ranked among the top 100 institutions globally for Quality Education in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. Since its inception in 2007 as the first private college in the Maldives, the institution has seen more than 27,000 students graduate.
The curriculum is designed to provide students with the practical experience required for the professional environment. Through internships, simulations, and the newly introduced "Graduate Impact Semester" and "Graduate Learning Profile," students can showcase their skills to potential employers. Additionally, the college provides "V-Care" counselling services for student mental well-being, alongside modern technology-integrated learning hubs and laboratories.
To accommodate working professionals, Villa College offers many of its programs online. Interested students can submit their applications through the college’s website. Villa College also noted that students awaiting their O-Level and A-Level results are eligible to apply for this intake.
