National University to introduce PhD programmes

The Maldives National University (MNU) has announced plans to introduce Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes.

PhD programmes in law and pedagogy will be launched by the university sometime tomorrow.

Chancellor of MNU Fayyaz Ali Manik said that PhD positions will be available, in the beginning, only for about two or three students.

He said that about two Maldivian supervisors are available to lead the PhD programmes.

The university currently offers a few Degree courses, and some colleges in Male' offer Degree and Masters courses.

The university also plans to introduce programmes in political science next year.