In an uplifting address at the Networking Breakfast, the Vice Rector Dr. Ali Najeeb of Villa College reminded us that transformation doesn’t happen in isolation: it is crafted through enduring partnerships, bold vision, and an unrelenting commitment to quality.
A Decade of Global Collaboration
For over 10 years, Villa College has nurtured a thriving relationship with the University of the West of England, empowering Maldivian learners with access to internationally recognized degrees. This long-standing partnership stands as a beacon of what collaborative education can accomplish when anchored in mutual trust and shared purpose.
Towards Global Academic Distinction
With Villa College’s Qasim Ibrahim Business School poised for double accreditation, Villa College is set to join the elite 1% of business schools globally. The pursuit of institutional accreditation through the UK’s Quality Assurance Agency reflects an unwavering dedication to academic excellence and institutional integrity.
Global Recognition, Local Relevance
Villa College’s inclusion in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings marks a historic milestone: the first institution in the Maldives to achieve this global distinction. With high marks in Quality Education, Gender Equality, and Partnerships for the Goals, the institution models what it means to align education with sustainable development.
Transforming Lives Through Future-Ready Education
The Vice Rector underscored the institution’s mission to prepare graduates for a world shaped by digital innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and AI. By embedding industry collaboration into every level: from curriculum design to mentorship and internships – Villa ensures that its programs stay responsive, relevant, and transformative.
A Vision that’s Globally Benchmarked, Locally Rooted
With an eye on the future and a heart rooted in community, Villa College is shaping a generation of thinkers, makers, and doers. It’s a journey defined not just by ambition, but by impact: and not just by rankings, but by relationships.
Smile and Let Smile 