Maldives National University (MNU) Visits CUI

A delegation from the Maldives National University (MNU), led by the university’s Vice Chancellor Ms. Aishath Shehenaz Adam and Deputy Vice Chancellor Mr. Abdul Rahman Mubaarique, along with 20 MNU students, visited COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) on October 6, 2025, to explore avenues for academic collaboration and strengthen institutional ties. The delegation was accompanied by Mr. Shahzeb Zafar, Assistant Director, Global Engagement Division, Higher Education Commission (HEC).

The delegation was received by Mr. Naveed A. Khan, Manager, Rector Office; Dr. Bilal Zaka, Incharge Virtual Campus; Dr. Asim Noor, Incharge CU Online; and the International Office team.

During the visit, the MNU representatives met with CUI Rector Dr. Sajid Qamar and senior officials to discuss opportunities for collaboration in research, student exchange, and capacity-building initiatives. The discussions also focused on scholarship opportunities for Maldivian students at CUI and technical cooperation to enhance MNU’s Learning Management System,

The delegates and students were given a tour of CUI’s Architecture studio, Engineering and Computer Science labs, showcasing the university’s state-of-the-art academic and research facilities. A notable highlight of the visit was the student-to-student interaction, where CUI’s local and international students guided their MNU counterparts around the campus and shared their enriching academic experiences at CUI.

The visit concluded with the presentation of CUI souvenirs to the MNU delegates and students by the Rector Prof. Dr. Sajid Qamar as a gesture of goodwill and friendship.