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Study in Fuvahmulah

This guide explains student life in Fuvahmulah, Maldives, including an estimated monthly student budget of $541, Tropical monsoon climate with warm temperatures and high humidity year-round., Student Visa (IM23) guidance. Explore verified details for Maldives below.

Fuvahmulah, Maldives
Fuvahmulah, Maldives — photo via Wikimedia Commons

Student living overview

Estimated monthly total
$541
Climate
Tropical monsoon climate with warm temperatures and high humidity year-round.
Safety score
80/100
English friendliness
85%
Student visa
Student Visa (IM23)
Work while studying
Not officially permitted on a standard student visa.

Estimated monthly costs in USD

  • Food$516
  • Leisure$25

Rent is for No official student accommodation rates are published by MNU; students must find private off-campus housing.

Costs are estimates and should be verified before making financial decisions.

Potential advantages

  • Stunning natural environment and unique island lifestyle
  • English is widely spoken and is the language of instruction at the national university
  • Safe and close-knit community

Considerations

  • Extremely limited university campus options in Fuvahmulah itself
  • High cost of imported food and groceries
  • Geographic isolation requires flights or long ferry rides to the capital

Student housing in Fuvahmulah

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Universities in Fuvahmulah

No published university profiles are currently linked to this city.

Official sources

Follows The Maldives National University's published estimated living costs for international students (2025), which estimates food at $120/week and mobile plans at $25/month. No official rent or national proof-of-funds figure is published. Figures apply to 2025.

Figures for Fuvahmulah are partly taken from the official sources listed below and partly researched estimates, shown in USD for a typical student. Costs vary by housing, lifestyle and exchange rate — always confirm fees, visa and work rules with the university or the official government source before you commit. Cost year: 2025. Last reviewed September 2026.

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