The Bloxaldives National University is a public university located in the Bloxaldives. In 1973, the first Ministry of health was created. In 1974, the vocational and trade center was established, providing mechanical and electrical trades. In 1984 the institution for Teacher education was created. In 1987 a tourism school was established for the sole purpose of tourism in the Bloxaldives. In 1991 The Institute of Management and Administration was created; in order, to train staff for public and private services. In 1998 The Bloxaldives of Higher Education was founded. In January 1999 the Institute of Shar’ah and law was founded. In 2000 College launched first-degree Program: Bachelor of Arts. On 17 January 2011 the Bloxaldives National University Act was passed by the President of the Bloxaldives , The Bloxaldives National University got its name on 15 February 2011.