Best universities in Malta 2025

Higher education  complies with the British and European educational systems. Students can choose the following programs:

• Bachelor’s Programs: Lasting 3-7 years, with medical and legal studies extending up to 6-7 years. Evening or distance learning options vary in duration based on the specialty.

• Master’s Programs: Foreign students can choose full-time and part-time forms of studying. Upon completing studies, students defend a thesis or research project.

• Doctoral Studies: Requiring at least 2 years, doctoral candidates must defend a dissertation to earn their degree.

The academic year consists of 2 semesters, with start dates dependent on the university and chosen direction of studying. For students needing to enhance their English language skills, preparatory Foundation programs are offered.

Sam Jones

Recruitment Director for Partnership with INTO Universities (Europe and Central Asia)

What firstly should be considered when choosing a university?

It depends on the student - everyone determines the most important criteria for himself. I would advise you to take several rankings and compare them with each other, plus take into account the cost of the course, the location of the university and its scale, the percentage of graduates' employment. See where graduates continue their studies or where they go to work.

• University of Malta: It offers dynamic education across various disciplines.

• United Campus of Malta: Known for its innovative teaching methods and high standards, accredited by Malta's National Commission for Higher and Further Education.

• American University of Malta: An American-style liberal arts college focusing on education and research to global standards.

• London School of Commerce Malta: Provides modern resources for studies in international business, supported by experienced faculty.

• Middlesex University Malta: Offers a student-focused approach with courses led by experts, in a newly renovated campus.

Prospective students apply online, specifying their preferred semester and field. International applicants must submit passport scans, secondary education certificates, and English proficiency proof.

To enter a bachelor program, applicants provide a Matriculation Certificate, an International Baccalaureate, a European Baccalaureate, or a secondary special education diploma. As for the Master program, the main requirement concerns providing a bachelor's degree. International students at private institutions need document scans and their English translations. Applicants educated outside Malta are considered international.

The best universities, which are designed for foreign students, charge fees for studying. The overall tuition fee is stipulated by the program and direction of study the student has chosen. Typically,  tuition fees are billed annually or in semesters. The cost of pursuing bachelor degree in Malta varies from €3,000 to €10,000 per academic year. In the case of a medical degree, studying is more expensive. For example, dental studies at the University of Malta amount  to €26,000 per year.

Also applicants should consider fees for consumables used in scientific research and experiments. At the University of Malta, these costs vary from €500 to €20,000 annually, depending on the specialty.

Students can be awarded scholarships in the case of excellent academic performance. The Get Qualified state program offers tax deductions, allowing them to cover up to 70% of tuition fees. Malta College of Arts, Science, and Technology provides a one-time scholarship in the amount of €6,500 in third academic  year and €8,650 in fourth year.

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