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About the university
Malta's national university and one of the oldest in Europe, tracing its roots to a Jesuit college founded in 1592. The main Msida campus sits a short bus ride from Valletta, with English as the language of instruction across almost every course.
Country
🇲🇹 Malta
City
Msida, Malta
Founded
1592
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 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.
As a full EU-framework university, students have access to Erasmus+ exchange opportunities alongside occasional institution-specific bursaries.
The vibe
What it actually feels like.
- A genuinely European student mix, drawn by English-taught degrees inside the EU on a Mediterranean island.
- The Msida campus sits close enough to the coast that a study break can mean a swim.
- Small enough that campus societies and student politics feel personal, not corporate.
For Sri Lankan applicants
Why Sri Lankan students consider it.
Sri Lankan students drawn to an EU degree at a lower cost than the UK, with English-taught courses and a Mediterranean lifestyle, often find Malta's national university their most accessible European option.
Fun things to do
Life outside the lecture hall.
Take the bus to Valletta, twenty minutes away, for an evening among Baroque architecture.
Swim at St George's Bay or Sliema, both a short ride from campus.
Join KSU (the students' council) events — Malta's student scene runs on a packed events calendar.
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.
- University of Malta · official websiteVisit ↗
- International admissions pageVisit ↗
- Hero photograph · Wikimedia CommonsSource ↗
- The Gateway Building, Msida campus · Wikimedia CommonsSource ↗
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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Campus photography & crest via Wikimedia Commons contributors. Course, admissions and scholarship details change. Always confirm current terms on the official site above before applying.