MQA moves to tighten PhD quality standards

1 week ago

The Maldives Qualifications Authority (MQA) says its decision to extend the duration of part‑time PhD studies is aimed at protecting the quality of higher education, insisting that a doctoral degree cannot be pursued full‑time while holding a full‑time job. In an announcement issued on the 26th of last month, the MQA noted that there is currently no specific national rule governing