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Study in Malta

English-medium higher education in a small island setting, with academic and vocational routes to compare.

Compare Malta Universities & courses
Undergraduate tuition €1,000–€9,000 all-status country guide / year · EUR
Typical fee range Country guide updated 8 July 2026
Postgraduate tuition €2,000–€12,000 all-status country guide / year · EUR
Typical fee range Country guide updated 8 July 2026
Living budget / month €900–€1,400 Reference budget · see conditions below

Why students choose Malta

English is used across many study routes, while a compact geography can simplify campus exploration.

The University of Malta, MCAST and specialised providers serve different academic and applied goals.

Tourism, business and digital services are useful fields to explore; distinguish higher education from short language courses when checking visa rights.

Explore strengths in Business Technology Hospitality Health

Universities & courses

Undergraduate courses

  • Business
  • Computing
  • Engineering
  • Tourism
  • Health sciences
  • Design

Postgraduate courses

  • Management
  • Information technology
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Public health
  • Tourism

Universities & institutions

QS World University Rankings 2027 · Overall

University of Malta

QS 2027 · =696 overall

MCAST · vocational higher education

QS 2027 overall · unavailable

Institute of Tourism Studies

QS 2027 overall · unavailable

Intakes & start dates

When can you start?

October is a common higher-education start. February or additional starts exist for selected courses and providers. Check the institution and qualification level.

Start dates vary by programme.

Tuition & living costs

Undergraduate tuition · EUR €1,000–€9,000 all-status country guide / year
Typical fee range Country guide updated 8 July 2026
Postgraduate tuition · EUR €2,000–€12,000 all-status country guide / year
Typical fee range Country guide updated 8 July 2026
What these tuition figures coverThe 2026 country guide spans EU and non-EU fee statuses: bachelor’s EUR 1,000–9,000 and master’s EUR 2,000–12,000 yearly. These broad bands are not separate non-EU averages, and specialist courses can fall outside them.
Typical living reference / month · EUR €900–€1,400 Housing and daily expenses depend on the city and your choices.

2026 country-guide monthly budget covering accommodation, food, utilities, transport and personal spending. Housing location and choices can raise costs.

Part-time work & careers

Up to 20 hours / week; licence required

Qualifying non-EU students need a Jobsplus employment licence and must meet their study/visa conditions. The general limit is 20 hours weekly. Waiting periods and labour-market tests can apply, especially to lower-level or language-course routes; do not assume permission starts automatically on arrival.

After your degree

Eligible graduates may apply for a residence period of at least nine months to seek employment or set up a business. Actual employment still requires the applicable employment licence and residence conditions.

Career fields to investigate

Tourism & hospitality Business services Digital services Finance Health & research

Notable student cities

Msida / University area

Close to the main university campus and student accommodation options.

Valletta

Culture and public institutions in a compact capital connected by local transport.

Sliema / St Julian’s

Service-sector activity and coastal life, generally with a higher housing budget.

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