Study in Malta
Verified essentialsSouthern Europe · Official language: English / Maltese · Last updated 2026-06-01
English-speaking EU island with small class sizes; strong in gaming, finance and hospitality but a narrow job market.
Public tuition
Official€8,000–€12,000 per year
Private tuition
Estimate€6,000–€14,000 per year
Living cost
Estimate€700–€1000 per month
Financial proof
OfficialRoughly €8,000 per year
Work while studying
Official20 hours per week after 90 days
After graduation
OfficialPost-study job-search options are limited
Intakes
OfficialOctober · February
Visa type
OfficialNational study visa
English-taught availability
GuidanceWide
How to read this page
- OfficialPublished by the authority that sets the rule. Confirm the current figure on the source before acting.
- EstimateA planning figure built from ranges and typical student spending. Not a quotation and not policy.
The full Malta hub — admissions, visa steps, city costs and student life — is being written. The figures above are verified essentials; confirm them on the official immigration and university portals before making decisions.
Admission process
What does the University of Malta ask for?
Direct application to the University of Malta or MCAST, with MQRIC recognition of your qualification and English proof — small intakes mean early applications matter.
- 1
Apply directly, by the spring deadline
The University of Malta international application typically closes between March and May for the October intake.
- 2
Get MQRIC recognition
The Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre must map your Indian qualification to the Maltese framework before an offer is confirmed.
- 3
Prove English
IELTS 6.0–6.5, or an accepted English-medium instruction certificate at the university's discretion.
- 4
Accept and pay tuition
Non-EU tuition is charged per year and usually payable in full before the visa file is complete.
- 5
Apply for the study visa and residence card
Identità Malta requires health insurance, accommodation proof and evidence of funds; apply as soon as the offer is unconditional.
What quietly costs students an intake in Malta
- Applying late to a small programme that fills its non-EU seats quickly.
- Booking accommodation before the visa decision.
Review category: Admission requirements · next review due 2027-08-24
Official sources
- University of Malta — International Admissions University
- MQRIC — MFHEA Government
Always confirm current requirements with the official source before acting. Figures labelled as estimates are planning aids, not policy.
Deadlines, portals and recognition bodies above are set by the authorities linked here. The sequencing advice and the mistakes list are our counselling judgement from working these files — useful, but not policy. Always confirm the current deadline on the programme page before you plan around it.
Scholarships
Funding relevant to Malta
Trust
Sources and verification
Status is derived, not declared: a record with no attached primary source is never shown as verified, and records past their review date are flagged for re-checking.
Review category: Visa rules · next review due 2026-12-01
No primary source is attached to the Malta record yet, so we do not present it as verified. Treat the figures as a starting point for your own checks.
Always confirm current requirements with the official source before acting. Figures labelled as estimates are planning aids, not policy.
Thinking seriously about Malta?
Bring your marks, budget and target intake. We will map realistic options with you — no obligation to sign up for anything.