cyryx college

What cyryx college does

Cyryx College is a private higher education institution headquartered in Male', Maldives, founded on 24 August 1993 originally as a small computer training centre with four computers and six students. Today it operates two campuses in Male' and serves over 500 students across four schools: the School of Information Technology (offering programs in Big Data and Data Science, Cyber Security, Software Design, Database Administration, and Networking), the School of Business (Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Business Administration), the School of Humanities and Education (Psychology, Master of Education specializations), and the School of Multimedia and Arts (3D Animation, Visual Effects, Game Design, Graphic Design). Programs span qualification levels from Certificate II/III/IV through Diploma, Associate Degree, Bachelor's, and Master's, with all courses approved by the Maldives Qualifications Authority (MQA).

Name

cyryx college

Legal name

Cyryx College

Website

https://cyryxcollege.edu.mv

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Cyryx College is a private higher education institution in Male', Maldives, founded in 1993, offering certificate through master's-level programs in IT, Business, Humanities & Education, and Multimedia & Arts to 500+ students, with MQA-approved courses and articulation partnerships with HELP University Malaysia, UCSI University, and MSU.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Computer Training (61142)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Learning Content & Course Publishing Platforms (BPAMAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Core Digital Curriculum & Courseware (Full Programs & Units) (EDAFACAA), Online/Hybrid Lifelong Learning Platforms & Open Enrollment Programs (EDAAAEAL)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Information technology training
• Management education
• Vocational certificates
• Professional diplomas

Headquarters

HQ city

Male

HQ country

Maldives

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Course fees charged for certificate, diploma, associate degree, bachelor's, and master's programs. Fees are paid in full or through monthly installment plans before course commencement. Registration fees are separate and non-refundable.
2. Course Registration Fees: Non-refundable registration fees charged upon enrollment, ranging from MRF 500 to MRF 3,840 depending on the program level

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cyryx College is a private higher education institution in Male', Maldives that delivers certificate, diploma, associate degree, bachelor's, and master's programs across four schools: Information Technology, Business, Humanities and Education, and Multimedia and Arts. Programs cover Big Data, Cyber Security, Software Design, Finance, Marketing, HR, Master of Education specializations, Psychology, 3D Animation, Visual Effects, Game Design, and Graphic Design. The institution supplements classroom delivery with a Moodle-based learning management system and an online application portal, and partners with HELP University Malaysia, UCSI University, and MSU for credit transfer and dual-degree pathways.

Product overview

Cyryx College is an educational institution in the Maldives offering a portfolio of programs across four schools: School of Information Technology, School of Business, School of Humanities and Education, and School of Multimedia and Arts. The institution provides courses ranging from certificates to master's degrees, with programs in IT (Big Data, Cyber Security, Software Design), Business (Finance, Marketing, HR), Education (Master of Education programs), Psychology, and Multimedia Arts (3D Animation, Visual Effects, Game Design). The institution operates through an online learning management system (Cyryx Moodle) and an online application portal. Programs are offered at multiple qualification levels including Certificate I-IV, Diploma, Associate Degree, Bachelor's, and Master's levels.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cyryx Assistant: AI-powered assistant for prospective students
• Cyryx Moodle

Products and services

• School of Information Technology School offering IT courses from certificate to master's level, including programs in Big Data and Data Science, Cyber Security, Software Design, Database Administration, and Networking, for students seeking IT qualifications in the Maldives.
• School of Business School offering business-related programs including Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, and Business Administration at certificate, diploma, associate degree, bachelor's, and master's levels, for students seeking management and business qualifications.
• School of Humanities and Education School offering education and humanities programs including Master of Education specializations (Special Education, Leadership and Management, Innovation and Technology) and psychology courses at certificate, associate, and bachelor's levels, for educators and psychology students.
• School of Multimedia and Arts School offering multimedia and arts programs including 3D Animation, Visual Effects, Game Design, Web Technologies, and Graphic Design at certificate and diploma levels, for students seeking creative and technical arts qualifications.
• Online Application and Enrollment Service End-to-end online application and enrollment service for prospective students, supporting intake cycles (January and July), registration fee payment, and direct admission into certificate through master's programs across all four schools.
• International Student Services Support services for international students that include visa processing assistance through the IMUGA immigration portal, mandatory health insurance coordination via Allied Insurance, accommodation services, and English language readiness support, enabling enrollment in full-time degree programs.
• Cyryx Moodle Learning Management System Online learning management system used by enrolled students to access course content, submit assignments, and use academic resources, integrated with Microsoft Office 365 and the JSTOR online research library.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HELP University MalaysiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2019Cyryx College and HELP University Malaysia have an enhancing partnership focused on offering Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Human Resources Management programs. Discussions include credit transfer and dual degree offerings. HELP University is committed to offering Postgraduate and Doctoral programmes through this partnership.
• UCSI University, MalaysiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Cyryx College Rector Dr. Ali Fawaz Shareef met with UCSI University officials to foster collaboration partnership. Discussions explored collaboration avenues between UCSI Group and Cyryx Group, aiming to offer diverse opportunities to Maldivian students and researchers. Both institutions share similar history of evolving from computer training institutes to full-fledged educational institutions.
• MSU (Manhattan School of University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCyryx College offers Master in Computer Science and Master in Early Childhood programs through MSU partnership. Programs are delivered in collaboration with MSU for degree completion.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HELP University: Malaysian private university offering IT, Business, and Humanities programs across certificate to doctoral levels. Direct partner of Cyryx College for credit transfer and dual offerings, making it the most comparable peer in scale, portfolio, and pathway-program model.
• SEGi University: Malaysian private university offering diploma, degree, and master's programs in IT, Business, and creative disciplines with substantial international student base. Comparable in size, program breadth, and tuition structure.
• INTI International University: Malaysian private higher education group focused on IT, Business, and Health Sciences with strong pathway and credit-transfer arrangements. Directly comparable to Cyryx in offering foreign-credential pathways to students in the region.
• UCSI University: Malaysian private university with broad IT, Business, and creative-arts programs. Strategic partner of Cyryx College; shares an analogous origin story of evolving from a small training institute to a full-fledged university with international student base.
• Limkokwing University: International private university with campuses across Africa and Asia offering creative technology, multimedia, IT, and business programs. Overlaps with Cyryx's School of Multimedia and Arts (3D Animation, Visual Effects, Game Design) and School of IT.
• Asia Pacific University (APU): Malaysian private university specializing in IT, Cyber Security, Data Science, and Business programs, with strong international student recruitment. Highly comparable in program mix (IT and management) and target audience to Cyryx's IT school.

Emerging players

• Binary University: Malaysian private university specializing in IT, Business, and Entrepreneurship programs with a niche focus similar to Cyryx's School of IT and School of Business. Comparable in scale and target audience.
• Brickfields Asia College: Malaysian private college partnering with UK universities to deliver law, accounting, and business degrees locally. Comparable to Cyryx's pathway-program model—local institution delivering internationally recognized degrees through partnerships.

Regional players

• Islamic University of Maldives: Public Maldivian university offering undergraduate and graduate programs including IT, Business, and Education. Competes with Cyryx in the same domestic market, particularly for working professionals seeking flexible study.
• Maldives National University: Main public higher education institution in the Maldives, offering IT, Business, and Education programs domestically. Directly competes with Cyryx for the same Maldivian student pool but with public funding and lower price points.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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