Institute of Financial Services - Malta
Pietà, Malta
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Students
- —
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Private
- Founded
- 1961
Overview
The Institute of Financial Services - Malta (ifs Malta) is an established provider of education in the field of financial services, with a professional heritage spanning over 60 years. Formerly known as the Chartered Institute of Bankers – Malta branch, it was founded on December 16, 1961. The institute is licensed by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) as a further and higher education institution. Its mission is to support banking and finance practitioners through academic qualifications and training, ranging from awareness certificates to master's level specializations. The institute maintains strategic alliances with international bodies such as the London Institute of Banking and Finance, the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments, and Bangor University. It serves as a key hub for professional development in Malta's financial services sector.
Fields of study
- Banking
- Finance
- Compliance
- Financial Services
- Risk Management
- ESG
- Wealth Management
- FinTech
- Anti-Money Laundering
Accreditation: Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Rolling
- Application deadlines
- Varies by course.
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
- Admissions contact
- info@ifsmalta.org
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by specific course and collaborative partner.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate in Climate Risk (opens in a new tab) | — | — | €745 / total | Varies | — |
| Certificate in Green and Sustainable Finance (opens in a new tab) | — | — | €745 / total | Varies | — |
| CISI Certificate in Combating Financial Crime (opens in a new tab) | — | — | €350 / total | Varies | — |
| EFFAS Digital Assets & MiCA (opens in a new tab) | — | — | €510 / total | Varies | — |
| Foundation Micro-credential in ESG for Financial Services (opens in a new tab) | — | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| ICA Certificate in Compliance (opens in a new tab) | — | — | €603 / total | Varies | — |
| ICA Diploma in Anti Money Laundering (opens in a new tab) | — | — | €4,806 / total | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.
