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Student guide · MNU Term II 2026

The semester, explained for The Maldives National University

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
MNU Term II 2026
Campus terms
15
Local details
13

Academic calendar

MNU Term II 2026 runs Aug 16, 2026 – Dec 3, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

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Campus language

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15 terms

B

Batch
A common term used by students to refer to their specific year group or cohort (e.g., 'the 2024 batch').
BESS
Business School Students Society, representing students at the MNU Business School.

C

CA Canteen
The canteen located at the Central Administration building area.
Course
Often used interchangeably with 'program' or 'degree' when discussing their field of study.

F

Faruma
The training restaurant located at the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies (FHTS) where students dine and practice.
FECC
Faculty of Education Center Council, a wing of the Students' Union.
FHTS Canteen
A popular dining spot located near the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies building.

H

HeS
Society for Health Students, the representative body for the School of Nursing and Health Sciences.

M

Male' Hostel
The specific student residence located in the capital city for students from other atolls.
MNUSU
The Maldives National University Students' Union, the primary student representative body.

P

PEERS
A student group focused on peer support and mental health awareness.

S

SIA
Society for Information Technology Students, a wing of the Students' Union.

T

THAS
Tourism and Hospitality Association of Students, the student wing for FHTS.
The Hostel
The primary university-managed student accommodation facility located in Malé.

W

Wings
The faculty-specific branches or sub-organizations of the Maldives National University Students' Union (MNUSU).

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

13 details
CA
The Central Administration building which houses the main university offices.
FA
The Faculty of Arts building.
FE
The Faculty of Education building.
FEST
The Faculty of Engineering, Science and Technology building.
FHTS
The Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies building.
fhts_training_restaurant
FHTS Training Restaurant
Late Registration
A specific period after the initial enrollment deadline where students can still register for a fee.
MNUBS
The Maldives National University Business School building.
Self-Service
The online request system for academic transcripts, letters, and other official documentation.
SN
The School of Nursing building.
Student ID
The mandatory identification card required for library access and entry into examination halls.
Student Portal
The online administrative system used for checking grades, registration, and fee payments.
VLE
The Virtual Learning Environment, the Moodle-based online platform used for coursework and materials.

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What academic term is relevant now?
MNU Term II 2026 runs Aug 16, 2026 – Dec 3, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
15 approved campus terms and 13 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Malé for The Maldives National University Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Malé.

Timezone

Indian/Maldives

City Transportation

Public Transit

Malé bus service, Maldives ferry services

Nearest Airports

Velana International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Tropical monsoon

Campus News

Latest updates from The Maldives National University

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MNU signed Memoranda of Understanding with five top Pakistani universities, including NUST and GCU Lahore, to promote joint degree programs and collaborative research during a state visit by the Maldives President to Pakistan.

Oct 20, 2026

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Curriculum Development Workshop for Law Enforcement

MNU conducted a curriculum development workshop for the National College of Policing and Law Enforcement to enhance institutional capacity and educational quality.

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High-Level Panel Discussion on Indo-Pacific Stability

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Oct 15, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at The Maldives National University

Second Term Graduation Ceremony

October 29, 2026

MNU Central Auditorium – A Block

The graduation ceremony for the second term of 2026, conducted across three sessions for various faculties including Nursing, Fisheries, Arts, Engineering, and Business.

Victory Day (Public Holiday)

November 3, 2026

Campus-wide

National holiday observed across the university campuses.

Applications Open for Term 1, 2027

November 10, 2026

Online / Admissions Office

Opening of applications for the first term of the 2027 academic year and associated Job Festival events.

Republic Day (Public Holiday)

November 11, 2026

Campus-wide

National holiday observed; university offices and libraries closed.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

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