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About the university
A US-accredited liberal arts university on a restored historic campus in Cospicua, across the Grand Harbour from Valletta — American-style general education and small class sizes, delivered on a Mediterranean island.
Country
🇲🇹 Malta
City
Cospicua, Malta
Founded
2016
Study levels
Foundation, Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Intakes
September, February (selected programmes)
Approx. tuition
EUR 6k–12k/yr
Popular courses
What people actually study here.
Entry requirements & approximate costs
What it takes to get in, and to fund it.
Academic entry
Completed GCE A/Levels (or equivalent), assessed against each institution's entry requirements for your intended course.
English proficiency
IELTS Academic 5.5–6.5 overall is typical, since almost all programmes are taught in English. Exact requirements vary by institution and course level.
Approximate tuition
Roughly EUR 6,000–12,000 a year at public institutions, with private institutions such as AUM running higher. Malta is generally the most affordable of our five destinations. Confirm current fees on the institution's site.
These figures apply broadly across Malta's higher-education system, not just American University of Malta, always confirm your specific course's exact requirements and fees on the university's own site.
Scholarships
Ways to lower the cost.
AUM offers merit-based tuition awards for incoming students; current amounts and eligibility are confirmed directly with the admissions office.
The vibe
What it actually feels like.
- A small, close-knit campus in a restored historic building overlooking the Grand Harbour.
- American-style liberal arts teaching — broad general education alongside your major.
- One of the most internationally mixed student bodies on the island, drawn by the US-accredited degree.
For Sri Lankan applicants
Why Sri Lankan students consider it.
Sri Lankan students who want a US-accredited, liberal-arts-style degree without the cost or visa complexity of studying in the US itself often consider AUM a genuine alternative route to the same qualification style.
Fun things to do
Life outside the lecture hall.
Take the harbour ferry across to Valletta for the evening — a five-minute crossing.
Explore Cospicua and the neighbouring Three Cities, some of Malta's least touristy historic quarters.
Swim at Kalkara's small waterfront, a short walk from campus.
Opportunities for international students
What's on offer if you're coming from abroad.
Application guidance
From application to visa-ready file.
- 1
Choose your course and institution
- 2
Apply directly with certified transcripts and English test results
- 3
Receive your letter of acceptance
- 4
Begin your Malta visa or residence permit documentation
Once you have an offer, the documentation process covers exactly what identification, academic and financial evidence your visa file will need next.
Related guides
Documentation, explained.
Student Visa Document Checklist for Sri Lankan Students
The short version. For the full explanation of each item, see our complete documentation process guide.
Student Visa Proof of Funds Explained
The single most common reason a student visa file stalls, explained in plain English.
Common Student Visa Documentation Mistakes
Most refused or delayed files aren't refused for one big reason. They're delayed by three or four small, avoidable ones.
Also in Malta
Other top Malta universities.
References & sources
Where this page comes from.
Course lists, scholarships and admissions details summarised here are illustrative. Always confirm the current, exact terms on the university's own official website before applying. Photography is freely licensed via Wikimedia Commons, not sourced from the university's own site.
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