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STC Higher Education

Pembroke, Malta

PrivateRolling admissionsBachelor'sMaster's

Quick facts

World rank
Unranked
Acceptance rate
—
Students
—
International students
0%
Institution type
Private
Founded
1997

Overview

Founded in 1997, STC Higher Education is a private institute in Pembroke, Malta, licensed by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) under Licence Number 2007-TC-07. The institution offers flexible Business and Computing programmes through two structured pathways, from pre-university diplomas through to bachelor's and master's degrees. Qualifications are awarded by NCC Education (an Ofqual-regulated UK awarding body) at diploma level, and by the University of Wolverhampton at degree level, providing internationally recognised UK credentials to students studying locally in Malta. The Computing Pathway includes the Pre-University Diploma in Computing, Diploma in Computing, BSc (Hons) Computer Science, BSc (Hons) Cybersecurity, MSc Computer Science, and MSc Cyber Security. The Business Pathway includes the Pre-University Diploma in Business, Diploma in Business, BA (Hons) Business Management (with specialisations in Marketing or Human Resources), and the International MBA. STC welcomes students from over 30 nationalities and offers both full-time and part-time study modes with evening classes to accommodate working professionals. Students may be eligible for Maltese government funding schemes including Get Qualified (up to 70% tuition refund), MySkills, and Students' Maintenance Grants. The institution reports that 92% of graduates hold a position related to their degree objective.

Fields of study

  • Business Management
  • Marketing
  • Human Resources
  • Computer Science
  • Cybersecurity
  • Computing

Accreditation: Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA)

Admissions requirements

IELTS (minimum)
—
TOEFL iBT (minimum)
—
GPA (minimum)
—
Intakes
September, October
Application deadlines
Rolling
Rolling admissions
Yes
Admissions contact
info@stcmalta.edu.mt

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

Students may be eligible for government-backed funding schemes including Get Qualified (up to 70% tuition refund), MySkills (Jobsplus), and Students' Maintenance Grants (Stipends) for eligible full-time undergraduate students. Postgraduate programmes are not eligible for stipends. An Administration Fee of €150 applies to diploma programmes.

Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.

Official fee source (opens in a new tab)

Programs

Programs offered by STC Higher Education
ProgramLevelDurationTuitionDeadlineIntakes
Award: Applying Marketing (opens in a new tab)Part Time——€625 / courseVaries—
Award: Computer Systems (opens in a new tab)Part Time——€625 / courseVariesMarch 2026
Award: Databases (opens in a new tab)Part Time——€625 / courseVaries—
Award: Designing and Developing Object-Oriented Computer Programmes (opens in a new tab)Part Time——€625 / courseVaries—
Award: International Business (opens in a new tab)Part Time——€625 / courseVaries—
BA (Hons) Business Management (opens in a new tab)On CampusBachelor's3 yearsVariesVaries—
Diploma in Business (L4DB) - 1st Year (opens in a new tab)On Campus——€5,000 / totalVaries2026-09-28
Diploma in Computing (L4DC) – 1st Year (opens in a new tab)On Campus——€5,000 / totalVaries2026-09-28
International Master's in Business Administration (opens in a new tab)On CampusMaster's—VariesVaries—
Pre-University Diploma in Business (opens in a new tab)Full Time—1 year€5,000 / totalVaries2026-10-05
Pre-University Diploma in Computing (opens in a new tab)Full Time—1 year€5,000 / totalVaries2026-10-05

Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.