Everything in English
English is the official and teaching language at the University of Malta and the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST), which simplifies admission and daily life for international students.
Study in English in a Mediterranean European country, with sunshine all year round.
Language
English (official language) / Maltese
Tuition fees
€ 1,080 - € 15,000 / year
Cost of living
€ 700 - € 1,100 / month
Universities
11+
Average duration
English as the official and teaching language
Member of the European Union and the eurozone
Sunny Mediterranean climate year-round
High safety and quality of life
Malta lets you study entirely in English, in a European country with a Mediterranean climate that is safe and welcoming.
A small archipelago at the heart of the Mediterranean, Malta combines a British-tradition education system, English as the official language, and EU membership — an ideal gateway to an international degree.
Why study in Malta?
English is the official and teaching language at the University of Malta and the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST), which simplifies admission and daily life for international students.
As an EU member, Malta awards degrees recognized across the European area; the University of Malta, founded in 1592, carries on a strong English-language academic tradition.
University system
The Maltese system draws on the British model while applying European ECTS credits, ensuring degree recognition.
A 3-year first cycle (180 ECTS), taught in English, at the public university and private institutions alike.
1 to 2 years of specialization in English, with a strong professional and international dimension.
Bridging and foundation programs provide access to university study depending on your profile.
Types of institutions
The University of Malta, the state university founded in 1592, teaches in English and covers the full range of academic disciplines, from sciences and engineering to law, medicine, and maritime studies.
The Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) offers professionally oriented and technological programs, notably in ICT, engineering, and applied arts, closely tied to the job market.
Malta is a leading destination for learning English, with renowned, accredited schools that also prepare students for university entry.
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3-4 years
Student work
20h/week
A human-scale island, ideal for settling in
A sunny climate all year round, coastal landscapes, and exceptional historical heritage, well suited to maritime studies and tourism.
Malta is one of the safest countries in Europe, with an English-speaking population used to welcoming foreign students.
Membership of the eurozone and the Schengen area makes travel, internships, and mobility across the EU easy, especially in business, ICT, and hospitality.
The small size of the archipelago encourages fast integration and close support, on the University of Malta's unified campus and at MCAST alike, throughout your program.
European credits ensure degree recognition and the option to continue elsewhere in Europe.
Management, finance, and hospitality-tourism programs, at the University of Malta and MCAST alike, backed by a dynamic tourism and maritime sector.
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