Understand your options
Compare academic and vocational study by award, curriculum and entry requirements. Check the provider licence, exact course and recognition needed for your next step.
A Mediterranean setting. Your next chapter.
Study in Malta.
New perspectives.
A plan with purpose.
Explore English-taught study in a Mediterranean setting. Compare qualifications, institutions and real living costs, with guidance on admissions and study-visa preparation for Indian students.
Bachelor’s · Taught master’s · Research degrees
EXPLORE SINGAPOREYour goals. A broader horizon.Start with a course that fits.
Study optionsUndergraduate & postgraduate
Common start periodsOctober · selected February starts
Qualification checksProvider · programme · MQF level
Your first stepA personal study plan
Why study in Malta?
A course with purpose.
A plan with perspective.
Choose the credential and learning experience that suit your background. Compare the details before deciding where to study.
Look inside the programme
Look at subject modules, assessment, project work and research opportunities. Confirm the terms of any advertised placement component.
Choose with the details in view
Bring tuition, housing, insurance and study permission into one plan. Check employment conditions separately from the course offer.
What would you like to study?
Subject areas to explore in your shortlist.
Computing & digital technology
Compare programming, data and systems content with your technical preparation.
Business & management
Look at subject focus, assessment and any experience required for postgraduate study.
Engineering & applied sciences
Check mathematics, laboratory work, projects and professional recognition.
Tourism & hospitality
Review practical training, placement terms and the level of the final qualification.
Arts & communication
Explore creative and communication subjects; check portfolios and selection tasks.
Health & life sciences
Confirm subject prerequisites, clinical arrangements and professional licensing requirements.
Malta institutions & study options
Find the fit behind the name.
Use these examples to begin comparing credentials, campuses and admission requirements with your profile.
University · confirm programme campus
University of Malta
Compare undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research routes. Review qualification-specific entry requirements, course fees and any professional recognition conditions.
Discuss this institutionVocational & higher education
Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology
Explore applied study by exact qualification and MQF level. Check the curriculum, campus, progression terms and any placement arrangements.
Discuss this institutionTourism & hospitality education
Institute of Tourism Studies
Review hospitality and tourism-related programmes by entry level, practical content, placement conditions and final award. Confirm current course availability.
Discuss this institutionVerify the exact qualification. Check MFHEA licensing and the accredited course, MQF level, credits, campus and awarding body. These are institution examples, not a claim of partnership or guaranteed admission.
Understand the checksMalta tuition fees & living costs
Bring the full cost into focus.
Start with the fee for your exact programme and nationality. Add housing, everyday expenses, insurance, travel, application charges and initial setup for the whole study period.
Housing example · University of Malta guidance
Plan for where you will live.
€550–700Per month · indicative shared accommodation
UM’s living-cost guide uses an apartment shared by two or three people. This is a housing estimate only; meals, utilities, connectivity, laundry and personal spending are additional.
Use current room quotes, deposits and your own spending plan. This is not a visa or residence funding minimum. Tuition, insurance, travel and setup are separate.
What belongs in your complete study budget?
- Tuition and compulsory feesConfirm whether charges are annual or for the complete course.
- Housing and daily essentialsAdd deposits, meals, utilities, connectivity and transport where applicable.
- Health and immigration arrangementsInclude required cover, checks and current visa and permit charges.
- Arrival and the full study periodAdd flights, equipment, setup and accommodation during vacations.
Reference: University of Malta living-cost guidance; reviewed October 18, 2026.
Build a budget you can sustain.
Your exact course feeCheck the non-EU fee, course length, compulsory extras, payment dates and refund conditions before paying.
Your actual housing costsConfirm the room, tenancy terms, deposits and utilities. An advertised starting price may not match your needs or dates.
Your financial evidenceVisa and residence financial tests are separate from actual living costs. Use the current Identità instructions for your category.
Your secured fundingUse documented resources and confirmed awards. Do not rely on unconfirmed part-time work to pay tuition or rent.
Malta scholarships & funding
Match the award to your course.
Explore support open to your nationality and subject. University of Malta offers competitive tuition-fee waiver opportunities for eligible non-EU research master’s and doctoral applicants. Read current selection, coverage and renewal terms; a tuition waiver may leave living costs and travel to fund separately.
Discuss funding optionsReference: University of Malta fees, funding and research scholarship guidance. Awards are assessed separately from admission.
Malta admission requirements
Choose the route that fits your background.
Use the current programme and qualification-specific requirements. MQF level, institution type and teaching arrangements can change the checks you need.
Bachelor’s degree
Check how your Class 12 qualification, subjects and grades meet the exact course requirements. Some applicants need preparatory study or additional evidence. Admission is assessed by the institution; one percentage does not apply to all Maltese degrees.
Taught or research master’s
Match your recognised bachelor’s qualification and academic background to the programme. Check language evidence, experience, references and any research proposal or supervisor requirements. Taught and research routes can differ.
Applied, foundation & pathway study
Confirm the qualification title, MQF level, credits, entry criteria and progression arrangements. Language courses, foundation study and higher-education qualifications can use different immigration and employment conditions.
IELTS, TOEFL or other language evidence: what should I prepare?
Check the exact programme’s accepted tests, versions, scores and documented exemptions. Your previous qualification may affect which evidence is needed. Do not assume one percentage, test score or MOI waiver applies to every Malta course.
Explore test preparationMFHEA, MQF and recognition: which checks matter?
Verify the provider’s MFHEA licence and the exact accredited programme. Confirm the awarding body, MQF level, credits, delivery mode and campus. Check whether your course falls within the higher-education study-residence route or another category.
Check recognition for your intended next step, especially regulated professions. Licensing does not guarantee admission, immigration approval, a job or recognition by every European authority. Review refund and progression terms before paying.
What should I prepare before applying?
- Passport, academic certificates and transcripts
- Qualification-specific subject and language evidence
- Tests, interviews, CV, references or portfolio where required
- Research proposal and supervisor arrangements where applicable
- Offer conditions, course calendar, fees and funding terms
Use the institution’s admission checklist and the relevant Identità study category. Arrange accepted translations and any qualification-recognition evidence requested.
References: MFHEA provider and programme registers; Identità higher-education study guidance.
Malta university intakes
Choose a start date you can prepare for.
Check programme availability, application deadlines and any earlier funding deadlines. Some courses offer only one start period.
Main academic start
Commonly OctoberMany academic programmes start in autumn. Use the exact institution and course calendar, including earlier international-applicant deadlines.
Selected second-semester starts
February · selected coursesSome programmes offer a February start. Confirm availability and admission requirements rather than assuming every course has two intakes.
Other course calendars
Provider and course specificLanguage, vocational and other courses may follow different calendars. Check the qualification level and immigration route alongside the start date.
From course choice to arrival
Make your next step a considered one.
Admission, a National D visa and study residence permission are separate decisions. Confirm the route for your qualification and duration. An offer or fee payment does not guarantee immigration approval.
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Verify the provider and course
Check MFHEA licensing, the exact accredited programme, awarding body, MQF level, credits and teaching arrangements.
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Prepare your admission evidence
Organise academic records, language evidence and any course-specific tests, references or portfolio. Arrange accepted translations where needed.
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Review the offer and funding
Check conditions, fees, payment dates and refund terms. Secure funding for tuition and your full stay before committing.
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Prepare the appropriate study visa
For long study, follow the National D visa route where required. Use the current checklist for financial evidence, accommodation, insurance and appointments.
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Arrange arrival and residence
Check the visa’s validity and your institution’s instructions. Where a study residence permit is required, apply within the applicable deadline and maintain lawful status.
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Keep your study status current
Complete enrolment, meet attendance and progression requirements, maintain required cover and renew permission on time. Obtain employment authorisation before working.
Bring your visa preparation into the plan.
Review the National D visa, accommodation, financial evidence, insurance and any post-arrival residence requirements in the dedicated guide.
Work & life beyond your course
Build your skills.
Know your conditions.
Course level and residence category matter. Student employment, graduate job search and taking a job involve separate eligibility and authorisation.
Working while studying: check your route
Eligible full-time higher-education students under SL 217.22 may apply for a work permit after their study residence permit is issued, with work limited to 20 hours per week.
Other qualifying study routes generally require the first three months of study before work can begin. Meet the applicable Jobsplus licensing conditions before working; a course offer alone is not employment authorisation.
Review student work conditionsAfter graduation: a conditional job-search route
Eligible graduates who completed MQF level 5 or higher study and meet the study-permit conditions may apply for a non-renewable residence period of up to nine months to seek work or set up a business related to their studies.
Approval is assessed separately. This is not an automatic work permit; taking employment requires the appropriate authorisation. A qualification does not guarantee a job or permanent residence.
Explore post-study preparationReferences: Identità student employment guidance, study FAQs and student rights and obligations.
Your questions, answered
Planning to study in Malta?
Practical answers for your first decisions.
How much does it cost to study in Malta for Indian students?
Use your exact programme fee and duration, then add housing, meals, utilities, insurance, travel and initial setup. University of Malta guidance lists shared accommodation at €550–700 per month, with daily expenses additional. Actual living costs and immigration funding evidence are separate calculations.
How do I check whether a Malta course is recognised?
Check the provider’s MFHEA licence and the exact accredited course, awarding body, MQF level and credits. Recognition for further study, employment or a regulated profession depends on the receiving institution or authority. A Maltese qualification does not automatically grant professional recognition or work permission across Europe.
Can I study in Malta without IELTS?
Accepted tests, scores and exemptions depend on the programme and your previous qualification. Check the institution’s documented language requirements. An English-medium education or MOI letter does not guarantee an exemption for every course.
Are scholarships available for Indian students in Malta?
Look for awards open to your nationality, qualification and subject. University of Malta has competitive tuition-fee waiver opportunities for eligible non-EU research master’s and doctoral applicants. Check current eligibility, award scope and deadlines; tuition support may exclude living costs and travel.
Is a Malta student visa the same as a residence permit?
No. A National D visa is the relevant long-stay visa where required. A study residence permit is a separate authorisation for eligible studies and residence. Follow the current Identità route, course category, visa validity and application deadlines; an admission offer does not guarantee either approval.
Can international students work while studying in Malta?
Eligible full-time higher-education students under SL 217.22 may apply for a work permit after their study residence permit is issued, with work limited to 20 hours per week. Other qualifying study routes generally require the first three months of study before work can begin. Jobsplus authorisation and the applicable conditions must be met before working.
Can I stay in Malta after graduation to look for work?
Eligible graduates who completed MQF level 5 or higher study and meet the study-permit conditions may apply for a non-renewable job-search or business-setup residence period of up to nine months. This is assessed separately and is not an automatic work permit. Taking employment requires the appropriate authorisation.
Does studying in Malta guarantee a job or permanent residence?
No. Admission, student residence, graduate job search, employment authorisation and permanent residence have separate conditions and assessments. Plan your studies around the qualification and secured funding rather than assumed earnings or a guaranteed settlement outcome.
Free Malta study counselling
Your direction.
A plan built around you.
Discuss your academics, course preferences, intake and budget. Get help organising a shortlist and the questions to resolve before applying.
+91 92810 31981Malta study counselling in Uppal and Vanasthalipuram, Hyderabad; Vijayawada; and Hanamkonda. Online counselling available.
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