February Intake 2026Late Admission for the February 2026 intake will open on Thursday, 29th January 2026 at 12:00 pm. The application deadline is Wednesday, 11th February 2026 at 2:00 pm.

Diploma in Hospitality Management

Level: Diploma(MNQF Level 5)
Duration: 1 year(2 Semesters)
Modes: Available Modes (Full-Time)
Course Fee: Course FeeMVR 20,520

current Intake: February Intake 2026
Campus: Male' (Full-Time (Blended)) ,Kulhudhuffushi (Full-Time (Blended)) ,Hithadhoo (Full-Time (Blended))

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Overview

This program will provide the necessary skills and knowledge to work in all facets of the hospitality industry. In addition, it is also designed to develop independent research and study skills required to prepare for either entry into a workplace or as a springboard into a bachelor's degree-level study.

Entry Requirements

General Entry

i) Successful completion of Higher Secondary Education (2 passes at A' Level /HSC) OR
ii) Attainment of a level 4 qualification in a related field OR
iii) Completion of MNU certificate 4 Foundation Studies target program

Alternative Entry

i) Completion of a Level 4 qualification (unrelated), and successful completion of MNU University Preparation Program OR
ii) 20 years old, completion of secondary school, 2 years of relevant work experience, and successful completion of an MNU University Preparation Program

General Notes

Entry requirements are indicative. Depending on the sequence and the number of applications received, all qualifying students may not gain entry.
Circumstances may require the University to defer or cancel some courses, especially when the minimum class size (10 for certificate & diploma courses, 15 for Degrees courses) is not achieved.
Passes at GCE OL/SSC and HSC is considered to be grades "C" or above and passes at GCE AL is considered to be the grades "E" or above.

Structure

Semester 1

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	TRS129 Hospitality and Toursim Industry (CORE)	Hospitality and Toursim Industry	Nil	15 Hospitality and Toursim Industry (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
CORE	HOS219 Managing Front Office Operations (CORE)	Managing Front Office Operations	Nil	18 Managing Front Office Operations (CORE) (18) (18)	2,880 2,880
CORE	TRS111 Fundamentals of Hospitality and Tourism Management (CORE)	Fundamentals of Hospitality and Tourism Management	Nil	15 Fundamentals of Hospitality and Tourism Management (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
CORE	HOS207 Managing Housekeeping Operations (CORE)	Managing Housekeeping Operations	Nil	18 Managing Housekeeping Operations (CORE) (18) (18)	2,880 2,880
Semester Total				Semester Total	66	10,560 10,560

Semester 2

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	CAT121 Introduction to Culinary Arts (CORE)	Introduction to Culinary Arts	Nil	18 Introduction to Culinary Arts (CORE) (18) (18)	2,880 2,880
CORE	CAT119 Food and Beverage Service (CORE)	Food and Beverage Service	Nil	18 Food and Beverage Service (CORE) (18) (18)	2,880 2,880
CORE	MGT123 Communication in Organisations (CORE)	Communication in Organisations	Nil	15 Communication in Organisations (CORE) (15) (15)	2,100 2,100
CORE	MGT121 Personal and Professional Development (CORE)	Personal and Professional Development	Nil	15 Personal and Professional Development (CORE) (15) (15)	2,100 2,100
Semester Total				Semester Total	66	9,960 9,960

Course Total

132 CP

Total: 20,520

20,520

Fees stated above are tuition fees for local students. Fees for international students is twice the stated fees. All fees are quoted in MVR.

While every reasonable effort has been exerted to ensure the accuracy of the fees published by the Maldives National University, it is important to note that the University reserves the prerogative to modify fees without prior notification, whether prompted by altered circumstances or otherwise. Applicants are hereby alerted to the fact that the outlined plans for various courses (including but not limited to lecturers and terms) as disclosed in the University's publications are indicative of intent. Such representations shall not be construed as constituting a binding offer or covenant for which the University assumes liability. Should you desire to pursue a specific subject as an elective, it is incumbent upon you to verify its availability in the respective term. In the event of any verbal communication from a University representative conflicting with a document officially published by the University, the latter shall be deemed authoritative.

Careers

F&B, Housekeeping and Front Office supervisor Guest Service Agent Purchasing Supervisor