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Imagine studying in English on a sunny Mediterranean island in the EU, with tuition from about €6,000 a year.
English-speaking EU countryLower tuitionMediterranean life
MsidaVallettaSt Julian’s
Your journey
From choosing a course to working in Malta
Seven steps, using Malta’s real rules. Tap any step, or let it play.
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Choose a career
- Start with what you enjoy and the career you want.
- Pick a course in Malta that leads there.
- An adviser checks the entry requirements with you, free.
Key facts
Taught master’s1–2 years
Work after graduating9 months to find work
Work while studying20 hrs/week
IntakesOctober (main) · February · private colleges also run Jan/May/Sep
Master’s1–2 years (60–120 ECTS, MQF 7)
Bachelor’s3 years (180 ECTS), or 4 with honours
Post-study workNo branded scheme: a 9-month residence permit to find work, then a Single Permit
Term-time work20 hrs/week, with an employment licence once your residence permit is issued
Proof of fundsUniversity of Malta asks for €950 a month (about €11,400 a year) for the residence permit, on top of tuition
Every policy line is checked against official sources. Last verified: 22 Sep 2026.
Enquiry only for now. We publish this guide and its checklists, but we have not yet confirmed live partner inventory for Malta. Applications here go through an adviser rather than the course catalogue, and we will tell you honestly if we cannot place you. We would rather say that than list courses we cannot actually apply to.
Life in Malta
Climate
Mediterranean: hot dry summers, mild wet winters
Transport
Buses cover the island; a Tallinja card gives student fares
Healthcare
Private insurance of at least €100,000; state hospitals for emergencies
Typical rent
€450–900 / month for a shared flat, higher in Sliema and St Julian’s
Part-time work
20 hrs/week once you hold an employment licence
Careers here
What students build in Malta
Careers with example courses at our partner universities in Malta. Open one to see its career ladder and the courses.
Grows with AI
AI, data & analytics
Build and question the systems everyone else will use.
Data analyst, junior data engineer, BI analystExample courses in Malta Grows with AISoftware & cybersecurity
Every AI system needs to be built, connected and kept safe.
Junior developer, SOC analyst, cloud support engineerExample courses in Malta Human-centredNursing & healthcare
The careers AI supports but cannot replace.
Registered nurse, public health officer, pharmacy technicianExample courses in Malta Changing with AIManagement, marketing & supply chain
Lead people and projects in AI-powered organisations.
Operations coordinator, marketing executive, supply chain analystExample courses in Malta Changing with AIDesign, UX & digital media
AI makes images. Designers solve problems for people.
Junior UX designer, content producer, game artistExample courses in Malta Human-centredHospitality, tourism & events
Experiences are made by people.
Front office supervisor, events coordinator, commis chefExample courses in MaltaChecklists
Admission & student visa checklists for Malta
Free for everyone. Tick items off as you go (saved on this device), keep a printable copy, then ask an adviser for a free check of your list.
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Want a dated plan to your intake? Build your full checklist for Malta.
Free adviser check
Send us your list. We’ll tell you what’s missing.
An adviser reviews your checklist for Malta and replies within one working day with:
- Which “if applicable” documents apply to you
- A realistic, dated plan to your September 2027 intake
- Courses at our partner universities that fit your profile
- The common mistakes that delay Malta applications
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Free. Your checklist summary is sent with your message, so you don’t have to type it. We give general guidance on official checklists; we do not prepare visa applications.
Education system
How education works in Malta
PrimaryAges 5–11MQF Level 1
SecondaryAges 11–16Secondary Education Certificate (SEC), MQF 3
Sixth form / MCASTAges 16–18Matriculation Certificate or MCAST diploma, MQF 4
Undergraduate certificate / diploma1–2 yearsMQF 5
Bachelor’s3 years (180 ECTS), or 4 with honoursBachelor / Bachelor (Hons), MQF 6
Master’s and doctorateMaster 1–2 years · PhD 3–4 yearsMA / MSc / MBA (MQF 7) · PhD (MQF 8)
Institutions
Universities, colleges and schools
Search the institutions we work with, by type.
CollegeGlobal Banking School (GBS) MaltaSan Ġiljan
- Master of Science in Information Technology Management and Data Analytics
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Business Management
CollegeLearn Key Institute MaltaMsida
- Bachelor of Science - Software Design with Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Computing
CollegeGlobal College MaltaSmart City Malta
- Post-Graduate Diploma - Business - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Bachelor of Arts - Tourism and Events Management
CollegeGBS MaltaSan Giljan
- Master of Public Health - Epidemiology
CollegeSaint Martin’s Institute of Higher EducationIl-Hamrun
- Dual Program - Diploma in Computing & Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Computing - Game Design and Development (SMI)
UniversityUniversity of MaltaMsida
- Master of Science in Digital Health
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Computing Science)
UniversityAmerican University of MaltaBormla
- MBA in Tourism and Hospitality Management
- BSc in Software Engineering
A selection of the institutions we work with. Register with us for personalised course recommendations.
Curriculum
What and how you’ll study
- Malta uses ECTS: 60 credits a full-time year, so a three-year bachelor’s is 180 ECTS and transfers cleanly across the EU.
- The year runs October–January and February–June, with a September resit session. You are assessed unit by unit, not through one year-end board exam.
- Everything is taught in English, and every provider must hold an MFHEA licence with each programme separately accredited. Check the licence number on the MFHEA register before paying a deposit.
- There is no GPA: grades run A+ to F with a 45% pass mark, and the final award is classified (First, 2:1, 2:2, Third). The University of Malta’s October intake closes for non-EU visa applicants in early July.
Assessment
How you’ll be assessed
| Written examinations | Supervised end-of-semester exams, usually the largest weighting |
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| Continuous assessment | Assignments, lab reports, class tests and presentations |
| Dissertation | Compulsory on most honours and master’s programmes |
| Practical and portfolio | Health sciences, culinary arts, creative arts and languages |
| Grading and resits | A+ (90–100) down to F; pass mark 45%; a supplementary pass is capped at 45% |
K-12
We don’t place school-age students here
Higher education only
Luminous places school-age students in Canada and New Zealand only. Compulsory education runs from 5 to 16 and legally resident children can enrol, with a large independent sector teaching British and IB curricula in English. But a student residence permit is a weak basis for bringing family: the Family Members Policy requires a sponsor with a permit valid at least a year and an income of €18,940 plus 20% per dependant. In practice a parent comes on their own employment or self-sufficiency permit. For Malta we can answer general questions, but we don’t handle school admissions here.
Where we place children →Costs & work
What it costs
| Tuition (UG) | €6,000–€10,800 / yr |
|---|---|
| Tuition (PG) | €7,900–€14,000 for the whole master’s |
| Visa and permit fees | e-Residence card €27.50; Type D visa commonly €100–180 plus the visa-centre charge |
| Health insurance | €150–500 / yr; cover of at least €100,000 for the residence card |
Sample ranges. Confirm your programme’s exact fees in your offer letter.
Self-service
True cost & proof of funds
Tuition€9,000
Living costs€11,400
Visa fee€180
Health cover€350
Total for 1 year€20,930≈ USD 23,442 at sample rates · University of Malta requires €950 a month for the residence permit
Sample 2026 figures and exchange rates. The live calculator uses the dated policy register and daily exchange rates.
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