Open Institute of Technology
Msida, Malta
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Private
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Overview
Open Institute of Technology (OPIT) is a fully accredited online Higher Education Institution licensed by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) under MQF/EQF Licence number 2023-005. Based in Malta, OPIT offers flexible online degrees at Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate levels in Technology, including Computer Science, Digital Business, Cybersecurity, Responsible AI, Applied Data Science & AI, and a Professional Doctorate in Applied AI. Programs are delivered in English via the Canvas learning platform, with live and recorded content. Degrees have full legal validity in Europe under the Bologna Process.
Fields of study
- Computer Science
- Digital Business
- Cybersecurity
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data Science
Accreditation: Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- 2026-09-21, Spring 2027
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- hello@opit.com
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
From about $9,720 / year
Domestic students
€4,500 – €24,000 / semester
Standard fee €2250/term. Foundation (2 terms): €4500. Bachelor (6 terms): €13500. Master 90 ECTS (3 terms): €6750; Master 120 ECTS (4 terms): €9000. Professional Doctorate: €24000. 10% discount for upfront payment. Scholarships of 20%, 30%, or 40% available (need-based and merit-based). Referral discount also available.
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 |
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| BSc (Hons) in Computer Science (opens in a new tab)English · Online | Bachelor's | 3 years | €2,250 / term | Varies | Sept 21, 2026 |
| BSc (Hons) in Digital Business (opens in a new tab)English · Online | Bachelor's | 3 years | €2,250 / term | Varies | Sept 21, 2026 |
| Foundation Program - Pre-Tertiary Certificate in Information Technology (opens in a new tab)English · Online | — | 1 year | €2,250 / term | Varies | Sept 21, 2026 |
| MSc in Applied Data Science & AI (opens in a new tab)English · Online | Master's | 18 months | €6,750 / total | Varies | September 2026 |
| MSc in Digital Business and Innovation (opens in a new tab)English · Online | Master's | 18 months | €6,750 / total | Varies | 2027 |
| MSc in Enterprise Cybersecurity (opens in a new tab)English · Online | Master's | 18 months | €6,750 / total | Varies | Sept 21, 2026 |
| MSc in Responsible Artificial Intelligence (opens in a new tab)English · Online | Master's | 18 months | €6,750 / total | Varies | Sept 21, 2026 |
| Professional Doctorate in Applied Artificial Intelligence (opens in a new tab)English · Online | PhD | 3 years | €24,000 / total | Varies | September 2026 |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.