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Study in Malta
Malta officially the Republic of Malta is an island country in the Mediterranean Sea. It consists of an archipelago, between Italy and Libya, and is often considered a part of Southern Europe. It lies 80 km (50 mi) south of Sicily (Italy), 284 km (176 mi) east of Tunisia, and 333 km (207 mi) north of Libya. The official languages are Maltese and English, and 66% of the current Maltese population is at least conversational in the Italian language.
With a population of about 516,000 over an area of 316 km2 (122 sq mi), Malta is the world's tenth-smallest country in area and fourth most densely populated sovereign country. Its capital is Valletta, which is the smallest national capital in the European Union by area and population.
Students looking at Malta to further their studies will find that the country has a well-rounded education system covering all levels, from primary to post-graduate level. Other than specific language courses, the higher levels are offered solely in English and the sector already hosts a sizeable percentage of foreign students.
Most of the colleges and universities in Malta are clustered around the capital Valletta, on the northeast coast of Malta Island. The largest of these is the University of Malta, a publicly funded university which has around 11,,000 students, including about 700 international students. The university’s main campus is in the harbor area of Msida, just to the west of Valletta. The official teaching language is English, though international students are also encouraged to learn Maltese.
Intakes:The universities in Malta have two intakes in October and February respectively. Although these are the common intakes, some universities offer additional intakes for international students in April, May and June as well.
Requirements:International students who wish to study in Malta need to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores to prove proficiency in English. Some universities may require an additional entrance exam specific to the university, which is not a general case.
Popular Universities:
University of Malta- GBSB Global Business Schoool
- Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST)
- Saint Martin’s Institute of Higher Education
Education and Living Costs:
Tuition Fees:
Colleges in Malta for international students offers international standard of education despite having low tuition fees.
For an international student tuition fee in leading University of Malta can cost around €7,500– €24,000 per year, depending on the type and level of course.
Living Cost:Living expenses in Malta is comparatively lower from rest of the EU. As an international students your monthly living expenses can come around 500 Euro per month including food, transportation, and leisure activities.
Scholarship Opportunities
In most cases, international students in Malta are offered a 50% scholarship by the universities, however, students who achieve or have achieved extraordinary academic qualification are subject to more scholarship opportunities.
Students who also maintain an impressive academic average during the course of their studies in Malta are subject to a scholarship which is renewed on a semester basis on condition that the student manages to maintain that impressive average. The exact specific average to be maintained in order to secure the scholarship depends on respective universities.
In order to apply for a student visa, you need to reach out to your nearest embassy or consulate to understand the process. Here are the key document essentials you must check before making your student visa application to study in Malta for Indian students:
- Duly filled Visa Application form
- Valid Passport.
- Passport-sized photos which must be from the previous six months and must fit the requirements specified by the embassy.
- Acceptance Letter from the University or you can also provide a student status letter.
- Proof of Travel Insurance must be covering your duration of the study and make sure to get a certificate from the insurance company to put in your application.
- Proof of Sufficient Financial Funds. It is suggested that you must have 30 EUR per day and calculate the same for the whole duration you are planning to study in Malta. Also, as proof of financial means, you can provide your bank statements, salary slips or traveller’s cheques with the necessary amount you need to stay in Malta.
- Proof of Travel plans, i.e. how you will be travelling to Malta. Moreover, the Maltese Embassy has insisted that aspirants must pre-book their travel before applying for a student visa.
- The Visa Application Fee might vary as per country so get in touch with your embassy to know about the fee for the Schengen visa or any other kind you are applying for as well as the payment method.
- Make sure you get extra photocopies of the above-mentioned documents that might need to be self-attested and enclosed with the application.
- A Self-addressed Special Envelope will be of help for the embassy to post back your passports as well as other documents once the decision has been made.