Study in Malta

English is an official language, used across universities and daily life.
A safe, peaceful EU country with a Mediterranean climate and lifestyle.
Offers EU-standard education with globally recognized qualifications.
Affordable tuition and lower cost of living than many Western EU countries.
Provides access to the Schengen Zone for travel and academic mobility.
A growing hub for business, tourism, IT, health, and maritime studies.

Institution	Program Types	QS World Ranking (2025)	Intake & Application Window
University of Malta	UG, PG, PhD (All Major Fields)	#851–900	Fall (Oct): Apply June–Aug Spring (Feb): Apply Nov–Dec
MCAST (Malta College of Arts, Science & Tech.)	Diplomas, Technical & Foundation Degrees	Not Ranked	Fall: June–Aug Spring: Nov–Dec
Global College Malta	UG, PG in Business & IT	Not Ranked	Rolling or Fall & Spring
American University of Malta (AUM)	UG in Business, Game Dev, Engineering	Not Ranked	Fall: Apply June–Aug
London School of Commerce, Malta	MBA, BBA, Computing	Not Ranked	Rolling Intake
Learnkey Institute of Higher Education	Diplomas & UG in Health, IT, Business	Not Ranked	Fall & Spring
Institute of Tourism Studies (ITS)	Culinary, Hospitality, Tourism	Not Ranked	Fall: June–Aug Spring: Nov–Dec

Fall (October) intake is the main session for most institutions and programs.
Spring (February) intake is widely available across public and private institutions.
Rolling intakes exist at several private colleges.

Undergraduate & Postgraduate Tuition Fees:
- General Programs: €6,000 – €9,000/year
- Business/Tech/MBA Programs: €9,000 – €12,000/year
- Diplomas/Certificates: €3,000 – €6,000/year
Estimated Annual Living Expenses: €6,000 – €9,600
(Based on €500–€800/month for rent, food, transport, insurance, etc.)

Students must show proof of funding for at least €500/month during their stay when applying for a visa.

Undergraduate & Graduate Programs:
- IELTS: 6.0 – 6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0)
- TOEFL iBT: 70 – 90 (varies)
MOI (Medium of Instruction) accepted by many private institutions
Pre-sessional English courses available for applicants below required score

Undergraduate: No SAT or ACT required
Postgraduate (Masters): No GRE or GMAT required
(May be recommended for MBA or competitive business programs)

Always check individual program pages for exact test requirements.

10–12 months before intake: Research universities and programs via MFHEA and institutional websites
Prepare Documents: Academic transcripts, IELTS/TOEFL or MOI, CV, SOP, LORs, and passport
Application Periods:
- Fall (October): Apply between June – August
- Spring (February): Apply between November – December
Receive Admission Offer: Within 2–6 weeks depending on institution
Pay Tuition Fee (partial or full) to secure your place
Apply for Student Visa at the Malta Embassy or VFS
Travel to Malta: Students can enter up to 30 days before class start date

Visa Type: National Long-Stay (Type D)
Visa Application Fee: €100
Service Fee (VFS/Embassy): Varies by location
Documentation Cost: BDT 10,000 – 30,000 (for notarization, translation, courier, etc.)

Visa processing time: 4–6 weeks
Students must apply for a residence permit within 90 days of arrival.

While Studying:
- Can work up to 20 hours/week after 90 days of residence
After Graduation:
- Graduates may apply for a residence/work permit with a valid job offer
- No dedicated post-study visa, but transitions to work status are allowed