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About the university
The Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology is the island's largest vocational and applied-science institution — workshops and industry placements from day one, across everything from aviation maintenance to game development.
Country
🇲🇹 Malta
City
Paola, Malta
Founded
2001
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 MCAST, always confirm your specific course's exact requirements and fees on the university's own site.
Scholarships
Ways to lower the cost.
MCAST's fees are already among the most affordable applied-science qualifications inside the EU; institution-specific bursaries are occasionally available for eligible students.
The vibe
What it actually feels like.
- Hands-on from week one — MCAST's model is workshops and real equipment, not just lecture theatres.
- A strong direct-to-industry culture, with many programmes co-designed with employers.
- Malta's most vocationally diverse campus — trades, tech and creative arts all under one institution.
For Sri Lankan applicants
Why Sri Lankan students consider it.
For Sri Lankan students who want hands-on, industry-linked training rather than a traditional lecture-based degree, MCAST's workshop-first model and lower cost make it a practical vocational route into the EU.
Fun things to do
Life outside the lecture hall.
Tour the on-site aviation workshops if you're in an engineering-adjacent programme.
Catch an MCAST student showcase — design and media students exhibit regularly.
Explore nearby Marsaxlokk's Sunday fish market, a short drive from the Paola 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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