🇲🇹 Malta

How much you need to pay depends on: your nationality, the type of university (public vs private), the type of programme (arts-based, science-based, business-related), 

At public universities, for example, international citizens encounter these situations:

• • • 0 EUR/year for EU/EEA students

    • between 9,000–27,000 EUR/year for EU/EEA students for specialised programmes (e.g. MBA, Culinary Arts)

    • between 2,000–31,000 EUR/year for non-EU/EEA students

Science-based and business-related programmes are the most expensive. At private universities, tuitions fees are even higher.

Always check with each university/programme to inquire about tuition, fees, and possible financial aid and scholarships.

Navigating The Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC) approval process is crucial when applying for local Maltese programs. Our VIS diploma does not automatically count, and approval from MQRIC is necessary to validate your qualifications.

As a school, we are unable to assist with MQRIC queries, as we are a separate entity. For guidance, individuals should contact the National Commission for Further and Higher Education (NCFHE). They can be reached through the contact details available on their website: https://mfhea.mt/academic-qualifications/

For privacy concerns, it is recommended to reach out to NCFHE individually. Queries can be directed to mqric@mfhea.mt via email, and alternative contact information is available on their website for phone inquiries. Additionally, a chat feature on the site is available during working hours to provide assistance.

Students applying to the University of Malta are required to provide passing scores in English, Mathematics, and either Maltese or another foreign language certificate equivalent to the Maltese SEC (GCSE-level) exam. Some courses, may have more specific requirements and should be checked accordingly.

IBDP course equivalencies of these exam requirements are listed HERE.
MATSEC > IB  score equivalencies are listed HERE.
Special Course Requirements can be found HERE.

MATHEMATICS REQUIREMENT

• • Mathematics requirements will vary by program, however Math AA HL/SL is the suggested option to meet the requirements. See Special Course Requirements.

ENGLISH REQUIREMENT

• • English requirements will vary by program, however English A HL is the suggested option to meet the requirements for admission to all programs. See Special Course Requirements.

  • Students whose English is not their mother tongue: Literature A SSST SL/HL & English B HL are also an acceptable courses for admission. However, some courses may have special requirements that require a higher level course than this.

MALTESE & FOREIGN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT

For applicants in 2027, students must provide a Maltese as a first language SEC (GCSE-level) exam except in the following cases...

• • a Maltese applicant, who has lived and studied abroad for a significant period during the previous four years, and has not received adequate teaching in Maltese.

  • a Non-Maltese applicant (except those applying before 2027), who  pursued at least four years of compulsory secondary level schooling in Malta, may present a pass at Grade 5 or better in Il-Malti bħala Lingwa Barranija (Maltese as a foreign language) (SEC) for admission. 

  • a Non-Maltese applicant, who pursued less than four years of compulsory secondary level schooling in Malta (up to grade 10), may present either a pass at Grade 5 or better in Malti bħala Lingwa Barranija (Maltese as a foreign language) (SEC) or in another language at SEC level at grade 5 or better or at a comparable level. 

Source: Maltese Language Requirements from 2027. Regulations are subject to change. 

MEDICAL PROGRAMS: 

Students applying for medicine are required to either take the Maltese Language exam OR the Maltese as a Foreign Language exam and the Maltese Medical Language exam. This does not apply to nursing programmes. See more information on medical programs.

Here is more information about the MATSEC exam, schedule, and topics: https://www.um.edu.mt/matsec/

MORE SUPPORT:
Noel, the dedicated Student Advisor, is available to address any student queries and can be reached at +356 2340 2847 or um.edu.mt/sas. Additionally, specific details about admissions regulations can be found here: https://www.um.edu.mt/media/um/docs/about/governance/regulations/general/AdmissionsRegulations.pdf (Page 11, Paragraph 13).

They encourage prospective students to schedule an appointment with their student advisors at the Admissions Office for program-specific clarification. They can be reached at +356 2340 2340 or info@um.edu.mt.