University of Malta
Msida, Malta
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
- 11,500
- International students
- 15%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
The University of Malta is the oldest and largest university in Malta, founded in 1592 by the Jesuits. It is a public research university located in Msida and offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across numerous faculties including Arts, Science, Medicine, Law, Engineering, and Economics. The university maintains strong research output and is a member of the European University Association.
Fields of study
- Arts & Humanities
- Business & Economics
- Engineering & Technology
- Law
- Medicine & Health Sciences
- Natural Sciences
- Education
- Social Sciences
- Architecture & Built Environment
- ICT & Computer Science
- Theology
- Media & Communication
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- February, October
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- info@um.edu.mt
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€1,350 – €11,000 / year
From about $1,458 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition fees vary by course and student category (EU/EEA vs Non-EU/Non-EEA). Doctoral full-time Non-EU/Non-EEA: EUR 11,000/year; part-time Non-EU/Non-EEA: EUR 5,500/year; EU/EEA full-time: EUR 600/year; EU/EEA part-time arts: EUR 1,350/year; science: EUR 2,000/year. Undergraduate and postgraduate fees are listed per course. Application fee: EUR 35 (local), EUR 100 (overseas, first deadline).
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 Foundation Studies (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | — | 1 year | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.