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MsidaVallettaSt Julian’s
Before you choose Malta
Work rights depend on your course level
Students may work up to 20 hours a week only on MQF Level 5+ courses, after the first 90 days, with an employment licence. Courses below Level 5 have no work rights. After graduating there is a one-off 9-month permit to find work.
Checked 1 Oct 2026 · Identità Malta: study FAQKey facts
Taught master’s1–2 years
Work after graduating9 months to find work
Work while studying20 hrs/week (Level 5+ courses)
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 on MQF Level 5+ courses only, after your first 90 days and with an employment licence
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.
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 that grow, stay safe or shine with AI, with courses at our partner universities in Malta. Open one to see its career ladder and the courses for your qualification.
Grows with AI
AI, data & analytics
Build and question the systems everyone else will use.
Data analyst, junior data engineer, BI analystCourses in Malta Grows with AISoftware & cybersecurity
Every AI system needs to be built, connected and kept safe.
Junior developer, SOC analyst, cloud support engineerCourses in Malta Safe with AIMedicine & allied health
Doctor, dentist, pharmacist, physiotherapist: careers built on trust and years of training.
Foundation or resident doctor, pharmacist, physiotherapist, radiographerCourses in Malta Safe with AINursing & midwifery
In demand almost everywhere, and registered country by country.
Nursing regulator exam or assessment, English test, supervised practiceCourses in Malta Safe with AIPublic health & healthcare
Keep whole populations healthy, and run the services that care for them.
Public health officer, health data analyst, pharmacy technicianCourses in Malta Grows with AIEngineering & robotics
Put AI into the physical world: machines, cities, energy.
Graduate engineer, engineering technologist, CAD technicianCourses in Malta Grows with AIClimate, energy & environment
The energy transition needs people who understand the science.
Environmental officer, sustainability analyst, field technicianCourses in Malta Grows with AIBiotech & life sciences
Where biology meets data and AI.
Lab technician, quality control analyst, research assistantCourses in Malta Shine with AIBusiness analytics, finance & FinTech
Numbers are automated. Judgement about them isn’t.
Financial analyst, business analyst, audit associateCourses in Malta Shine with AIManagement, marketing & supply chain
Lead people and projects in AI-powered organisations.
Operations coordinator, marketing executive, supply chain analystCourses in Malta Shine with AIDesign, UX & digital media
AI makes images. Designers solve problems for people.
Junior UX designer, content producer, game artistCourses in Malta Shine with AIFashion, textiles & apparel
AI can sketch a dress. People make it fit, sell and get made.
Assistant designer, merchandiser, product developerCourses in Malta Shine with AILawyer, solicitor & barrister
A regulated profession: plan your qualifying route before you pick a country.
SQE and work experience, Bar training and pupillage, bar exam or practical legal trainingCourses in Malta Shine with AICriminology, justice & compliance
AI drafts contracts. Lawyers carry the responsibility.
Paralegal, compliance analyst, investigator, legal researcherCourses in Malta Safe with AIHospitality, tourism & events
Experiences are made by people.
Front office supervisor, events coordinator, commis chefCourses in MaltaYour journey
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Education systemHow 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)
InstitutionsUniversities, 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
- Undergraduate Diploma - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Graduate Diploma - Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Undergraduate Diploma - Tourism and Hospitality Management
CollegeGlobal College MaltaSmart City Malta
- Post-Graduate Diploma - Business - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Bachelor of Arts - Tourism and Events Management
- BA in Information Technology for Business
- BA in Marketing
- Post-Graduate Diploma - Healthcare Management - Day Shift
- Post-Graduate Diploma - Healthcare Management - Evening Shift
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Logistics and Supply Chain Management - Day Shift
- College Diploma - Financial Crime Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing Of Terrorism
- Bachelor of Arts - Tourism and Events Management - Day Shift
- Bachelor of Arts - Tourism and Events Management - Evening Shift
CollegeGBS MaltaSan Giljan
- Master of Public Health - Epidemiology
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Science - Information Technology Management and Data Analytics
- Master of Science - Information Technology Management and Cloud Computing
- Master of Public Health - Health Promotion
CollegeSaint Martin’s Institute of Higher EducationIl-Hamrun
- Dual Program - Diploma in Computing & Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Computing - Game Design and Development (SMI)
- Dual Program - Diploma in Computing & Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Computing - Information Systems (SMI)
UniversityUniversity of MaltaMsida
- Master of Science in Digital Health
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Computing Science)
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Dental Hygiene
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Radiography
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physiotherapy
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
- Master of Laws in International Law
- Master of Science in Nursing
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nursing
- Master of Science in Sustainable Energy
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biology
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Criminology
- Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence
- Master of Science in Environmental Management and Sustainability
- Master of Science in Strategic Management and Tourism
UniversityAmerican University of MaltaBormla
- MBA in Tourism and Hospitality Management
- BSc in Software Engineering
- MSc in Cyber Security
- BSc in Civil Engineering
- BSc in Accounting
- BSc in Mechanical Engineering
CollegeMCAST (Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology)Malta
- Advanced Diploma in Pharmacy Technicians
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Nursing
- Master of Science in Mechatronics
- BA (Honours) in Animation
- Diploma in Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning
- Diploma in Animal Care
- Diploma in Applied Science
- Diploma in Fish Husbandry
- Diploma in Early Years
- Diploma in Sport
- Diploma in Electrical Installations
- Diploma in Engineering - Electronics
- Diploma in Business
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Diploma in Hairdressing
- Diploma in Social Care
- Diploma in Automotive Repair (Body and Paint)
- Diploma in Joinery and Furniture Making
- Diploma in Welding and Fabrication
- Diploma in Light Vehicle Servicing
- Diploma in iGaming
- Diploma for Beauty Specialists
- Diploma in Art and Design
- Diploma in Media
- Diploma in Performing Arts
- Diploma in ICT
- Diploma in Horticulture
- Diploma in Beauty Specialists
- Diploma in Hairdressing – Women
- Diploma in Construction Engineering
- Diploma in Masonry Heritage Skills (Sewwej)
- Diploma in Aircraft Structures and Repairs
- Diploma in Aviation, Flight and Cabin Operations
- Diploma in Automotive Repair (Body and Paint)(Extended)
- Diploma in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning(Extended)
- Diploma in Welding and Fabrication(Extended)
- Diploma in Joinery and Furniture Making(Extended)
- Diploma in Light Vehicle Servicing(Extended)
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering(Extended)
- Diploma in Masonry Heritage Skills(Extended)
- Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance (incorporating EASA Part-66 Category A Basic Course)
- Diploma in Construction Engineering(Extended)
- Diploma in ICT(ALP+ Extended)
CollegeIDEA AcademyBirkirkara
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nursing Science
- MSc in Artificial Intelligence
- Master of Science in FinTech
- MSc in Hospitality Management
CollegeInstitute of Tourism Studies MaltaBirkirkara
- Bachelor in Culinary Arts (Hons)
CollegeAscencia MaltaFloriana
- Master of Science - Computer Science - Blockchain and Fintech
- Post Graduate Diploma - Computer Science - Blockchain and Fintech
CollegeDomain AcademyMosta
- Integrated Diploma in Business and Management - Level 4
- Diploma in Information Technology - Level 4
CollegeMalta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST)Malta
- BA (Honours) in Fashion
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Graphic Design
CollegeEuropean Global Institute of Innovation and TechnologySt Julians
- Postgraduate Diploma - Hospitality and Tourism Management (EQF Level 7)
CollegeIDEA Academy (Through Apply Malta), Malta LGBirkirkara
- MSc in Artificial Intelligence
- Master of Science in Healthcare Management and Leadership
- Master of Science in Public Health
- MSc in Hospitality Management
CollegeInstitute of Tourism StudiesBirkirkara
- Diploma in Events Management
A selection of the institutions we work with. Register with us for personalised course recommendations.
Curriculum and assessmentWhat you’ll study, and how you’ll be assessed
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.
How you’ll be assessed
| Written examinations | Supervised end-of-semester exams, usually the largest weighting |
|---|---|
| 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 & workWhat 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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