Udhuma Abdul Latheef

Head of School,
School of Computer Science,
Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Villa College

An Educator | A Researcher | A Student

[Villa College @VillaCollegeMv]

We are incredibly proud to be the FIRST-EVER Maldivian institution to be listed in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025.

This recognition measures our commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and we are thrilled to be ranked among the world's best in key areas:

Top 10% Worldwide for Quality Education (SDG 4)
Top 15% Worldwide for Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17)
Top 20% Worldwide for Gender Equality (SDG 5)
Top 25% Worldwide for Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions (SDG 16)

This milestone is a testament to the dedication of our staff, students, and partners in driving positive change.

#VillaCollege #THEImpactRankings #FirstInMaldives #HistoryMade #GlobalImpact #SDGs #Maldives #HigherEducation

[MV+ @mvplusmedia]

Villa College has made history by becoming the first and only Maldivian institution to be featured in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025.
@VillaCollegeMv

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[Villa College @VillaCollegeMv]

Our Vice Rector, Dr. Ali Najeeb, shares his thoughts on this monumental achievement.

As the first Maldivian institution to gain this global recognition, we are honored to lead the way. This ranking fuels our commitment to providing education that addresses real-world challenges and makes a tangible impact on society.

We are inspired to continue setting new benchmarks for excellence in Maldivian higher education.

#VillaCollege #Leadership #NationalPride #EducationForImpact #THEImpactRankings #MakingHistory #Maldives #HigherEd #FutureOfEducation

[Villa College @VillaCollegeMv]

Our Rector, Dr. Ahmed Anwar, shares his perspective on Villa College being named the first-ever Maldivian institution in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.

This achievement is a moment of national pride and reinforces our unwavering commitment to leading by example. We are dedicated to providing quality education that not only meets global standards but also creates a real, tangible impact for our community and our nation.

#VillaCollege #Leadership #THEImpactRankings #FirstInMaldives #NationalPride #EducationForImpact #MakingHistory #Maldives

[Corporate Maldives @corporatemv]

Villa College becomes the first Maldivian institution ranked in THE Impact Rankings 2025, placing in the top 25% globally for sustainable impact. @VillaCollegeMv

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[Dhauru @Dhaurunews]

Villa College dhuniyeyge enme mathee 20% university thakuge thereyga himenijje
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[Dharivaru @dharivaru]

ވިލާ ކޮލެޖަށް ތާރީޚީ ކާމިޔާބެއް: ޓައިމްސް ހަޔަރ އެޑިއުކޭޝަންގެ އިމްޕެކްޓް ރޭންކިންގައި ހިމެނުނު ރާއްޖޭގެ ފުރަތަމަ ތަޢުލީމީ މުއައްސަސާ
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[Villa College @VillaCollegeMv]

Ranked No. 1 among all public and private universities / colleges in the Maldives and placed among the world’s top 20–25% academic institutions for sustainable impact.

We are thrilled to announce that Villa College has been ranked in the 401–600 global band in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025, out of over 2,500 institutions worldwide.

With an overall score of 75.6 out of 100, this places Villa College among the top 20-25% of universities globally, recognizing our positive contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This historic milestone underscores our commitment to making education meaningful, impactful, and future-focused.

Stay tuned through our upcoming posts to explore how we performed across key SDG categories!

#VillaCollege #THEImpactRankings #GlobalRecognition #PurposeDrivenEducation #MaldivesEducation #SDGs #THEGlobalImpact

[Villa College @VillaCollegeMv]

A historic achievement for our community! We are proud to be officially ranked the No. 1 university/college in the Maldives for impact. This milestone was made possible by the unwavering dedication of our amazing staff, the ambition of our students, and the vital support of our partners and community. Thank you for being the driving force behind our success. #VillaCollege #THEImpactRankings

[National Centre for Cultural Heritage @HeritageMv]

ވިލާ ކޮލެޖްގެ އިންޓީރިއާރ އާރކިޓެކްޗަރ އަދި ޑިޒައިން ކޯހުގައި ކިޔަވަމުންދާ ދަރިވަރުން ވަނީ ޤައުމީ ދާރުލްއާސާރު، މާލެ ހުކުރު މިސްކިތް، މެދުޒިޔާރަތް އަދި ކަޅުވަކަރު މިސްކިތަށް ޒިޔާރަތްކޮށް މައުލޫމާތު ހޯދާފައެވެ.

@MoDLCH
@NatMuseumMV
@VillaCollegeMv

[Villa College @VillaCollegeMv]

Meet Fathmath Inaan, a student in our Bachelor of Arts in Interior Architecture and Design program! Hear about her inspiring project, "Crafted Heritage," which beautifully blends traditional Maldivian architectural elements into modern design. #VillaCollege

[Villa College @VillaCollegeMv]

⚙️ Why choose Villa College for Engineering? Hear from Zidhan, a graduate of our Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) program! He chose Villa College because it's a hub for innovation and hands-on learning, allowing students to work on real projects. #VillaCollege

[Villa College @VillaCollegeMv]

💡 Innovation in action! Meet Akmal, an Engineering student at Villa College. He and his team developed the “SeaSweeper” - a sustainable, remote-controlled ocean trash skimmer. Akmal believes Villa College is the place to turn your innovative ideas into reality. #VillaCollege

[Adhadhu @AdhadhuMV]

މިއަދު އޭލެވެލް ނަތީޖާ ލިބުނު ދަރިވަރުންނަށް ހާއްސަކޮށްގެން ވިލާ ކޮލެޖުގެ ޖެނުއަރީ އިންޓޭކްގައި ފެށުމަށް ހަމަހެޖިފައިވާ ޕްރޮގްރާމްތަކަށް ވަނުމުގެ ފުރުސަތު ވަނީ އިތުރުކޮށްފައި

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[MAPD @MAPD_New]

Had a great meeting with @QILibraryMV yesterday! 📚🤝 We’re collaborating to improve library access and plan future inclusive projects. Stay tuned for more updates! #Accessibility #Inclusion
@VillaCollegeMv

[Maldives IGF @Igfmv]

An insightful discussion with panelists @AishathShahuda, @MohmdShareef, @ahphaan, & @itsnasheeth on inclusive internet governance. Moderated by @udhuma_alatheef. They emphasized the importance of #multistakeholder collaboration and the need for data-driven policies. #MVIGF

[Maldives IGF @Igfmv]

Grateful to Dr. Ahmed Naufal Abdul Hadee for joining us as the Chief Guest at the #MVIGF24 Unveiling Event! 🙏 He emphasized the critical role of #multistakeholder dialogue & #inclusivity in shaping the future of Internet Governance. 🌐
@USAID @NDI @WomenInTechMV @VillaCollegeMv

[Maldives IGF @Igfmv]

#MVIGF 2024 Unveiling Event! Discussions held on digital innovation, community empowerment, sustainable development & cybersecurity. A big thank you to all stakeholders and our supporters @USAID @NDI @womenintechmv @VillaCollegeMv

[Udhuma Abdul Latheef @udhuma_alatheef]

Proud of our BSc CS students, Alya & Musheera. They have successfully advanced to the prestigious Huawei Seeds for the Future 2024 program!
We are extremely proud that Musheera who will not only be leading the Maldives team in China but also the Bhutan team!
@VillaCollegeMv

[Min. of Higher Edu, Labour and Skills Development @MoHEmv]

Minister Dr. Maryam Mariya spoke at the "Seeds for the Future" program event, joined by the Ambassador of China to the Maldives, H.E. Wang Lixin, and the Country Director of Huawei Maldives, Mr. Chen Keyang. The partnership between the Maldives and Huawei aims to empower youth through education in advanced technologies like 5G, AI, and Cloud. Dr. Mariya praised the program for fostering future leaders and highlighted Huawei's commitment to inclusivity, ensuring at least one-third of participants are women. She also emphasized the importance of global partnerships in building a modern, digitally empowered education system in the Maldives.

[Mohamed Saeed @em_saeed]

One of @VillaCollegeMv’s engineering Faculty student’s innovative idea to cool outdoor units through automatic water recycling process. This according to him will reduce 20-25% of the energy use if build at an industrial scale.
@MoEDmv