Construction work has started to build a new campus for Maldives National University in Eydhafushi, Baa Atoll.
The project was officially launched by the Minister of Higher Education, Labour and Skills Development, Dr Ali Haidar.
The construction work is being carried out by Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC). The project was handed over during President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s visit to Eydhafushi last year.
What will be built?
The new campus will include several buildings for students and staff. These include:
- A two storey student accommodation building
- A two storey staff accommodation building
- A two storey administrative block
- A two storey classroom building
- A two storey academic facility building
The entire project is expected to take about two years to complete.
Why is this important?
Having a university campus on the island will give students in the atoll more opportunities to continue their education without having to travel far.
Did You Know?
Baa Atoll consists of 13 inhabited islands. Eydhafushi, the capital of the atoll, has a population of 3,371 according to Maldives Census 2022.
Expanding education across the country
The government is also working to build more campuses for Maldives National University and the Islamic University of Maldives in different atolls. This is part of a larger plan to improve higher education and make learning opportunities available to more students across Maldives.
Photo: Minister of Higher Education, Labour and Skills Development, Dr Ali Haidar
