University of Wah (UW), Pakistan, has strengthened its international academic engagement through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Maldives National University (MNU), Republic of Maldives, signed on 19 October 2026 at the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan. The agreement establishes a framework for academic cooperation, collaborative research, faculty and student exchanges, and knowledge sharing between the two institutions.
Prof. Dr. Jameel-Un Nabi, Vice Chancellor, University of Wah, and Dr. Aishath Shehenaz Adam, Vice Chancellor, Maldives National University, signed the MoU on behalf of their respective institutions. Vice Admiral (R) Faisal Rasul Lodhi H (I), High Commissioner of Pakistan to the Maldives, Chairman of Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan and members of the HEC, Vice Chancellors of other universities, and dignitaries, including Director of the Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC), UW, attended the ceremony.
The collaboration covers key academic areas, including Engineering, Science and Technology, Environment and Biology, Business and Management Sciences, Education, and Islamic Studies and Law. Planned initiatives include joint research projects and publications, student and faculty exchange programs, and a digital guest lecture series to promote academic interaction and the exchange of expertise.
The partnership also opens avenues for eligible Maldivian students to pursue postgraduate studies at UW through scholarship opportunities offered under its membership in the COMSTECH Consortium of Excellence (CCoE). Students from OIC member states can compete for fully funded MS scholarships in STEM disciplines, covering tuition fees, accommodation, and meals.
The agreement reinforces the University of Wah’s commitment to international academic partnerships, research advancement, and accessible higher education, while creating opportunities for sustained institutional cooperation between Pakistan and the Maldives.
