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Overview
Why study in Malta?
An English-speaking EU island with British-style degrees, small classes and a Mediterranean lifestyle.
- English is an official language
- EU-recognised degrees
- Smaller, personal university and college classes
- Short flights to the rest of Europe
Capital
Valletta
Official language
Maltese, English
Currency
euro
Population
553,214
As of 2023
Region
Continental Europe
University cities
Msida, Cospicua, Paola
Student essentials
Intakes, visa and work rights in Malta
Intakes
October (main) and February.
Student visa
National (D) visa and residence permit with admission, funds and health insurance.
Part-time work
Part-time work with a permit, up to 20 hours a week.
After graduation
Graduates can apply for a permit to seek work.
Living costs
About €700–1,000 a month.
Rules reviewed October 2026. Visa and work rules change often; we confirm the current position for your nationality when you apply.
Costs & duration
What to budget for
Indicative annual tuition across the programmes we list in Malta. Fees vary by university, course and intake.
Bachelor's
101 programmes- Tuition per year
- USD 5,573–12,037
- Typical length
- 3 years
Typical entry requirements
Class 12 or an equivalent high-school qualification (CBSE, ISC, State Boards, A-levels, IB, WAEC or a national diploma) is accepted, with subject grades set by each course. IELTS 6.0.
Master's
98 programmes- Tuition per year
- USD 7,802–14,935
- Typical length
- 1.5–2 years
Typical entry requirements
A recognised bachelor's and IELTS 6.0–6.5.
Planning figures only. Fees change by course, intake and nationality; we confirm the exact amount in writing before you apply.
Universities
5 universities in Malta
How to apply
Your route to Malta, step by step
- 01
Find where you fit
Tell us your grades, budget and ambitions. We shortlist countries, universities and courses that genuinely match, not the ones that pay the most commission.
- 02
Applications, handled
Documents, statements of purpose and deadlines across every university on your list, tracked in one place by our experienced counselling team.
- 03
Visa without the guesswork
Financial documents, SOPs and mock interviews prepared by specialists who do this every day.
- 04
Land with a plan
Flights, accommodation, airport pickup and orientation, so your first week is about your new city, not paperwork.
FAQs
Studying in Malta: common questions
Across the programmes on AmbleWave's Malta shortlist, indicative annual tuition is USD 5,573–12,037 for bachelor's and USD 7,802–14,935 for master's programmes. Fees vary by university, course and intake, and we confirm the exact amount in writing before you apply.
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