University of Malta
Msida, Malta · Malta tuition policy
- Your destination
- Msida, Malta
- Mandatory university cost / year
- Not yet verified
- Degree levels
- Bachelor, Master, PhD
- English-taught offering
- Bachelor, Master, PhD
University overview
Study fields & specialities
Malta’s sole public university, taught in English throughout, with distinctive strengths in medicine, maritime/earth sciences and tourism.
The list shows the fields offered at this institution; programme-level availability (language, level, fees) is on the university’s official website.
Research notes
Predominantly English-taught; tuition-free for EU in most full-time programmes.
Programme structure & languages
| Level | Standard duration | Standard ECTS | Language(s) of instruction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 3 years | 180 | English |
| Master | 2 years | 120 | English |
| PhD | 3–4 years | 180 | English |
ECTS and duration follow the Bologna structure (Bachelor 180 ECTS / 3 years, Master 120 ECTS / 2 years, PhD ≈ 180 ECTS). Individual programmes may differ — verify in the official catalogue.
Tuition policy & mandatory fees
This figure is the mandatory university cost (tuition + compulsory fees), not living costs.
Conditional: free only under specific conditions (language of instruction, study duration or study-place type). See the country policy for details.
Programme entries (12)
| Programme | Level | Language | EU tuition | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering — Bachelor | Bachelor | English | €0 for EU students in most full-time programmes (some course/bench fees apply) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Engineering — Master | Master | English | €0 for EU students in most full-time programmes (some course/bench fees apply) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Engineering — PhD | PhD | English | €0 for EU students in most full-time programmes (some course/bench fees apply) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Humanities — Bachelor | Bachelor | English | €0 for EU students in most full-time programmes (some course/bench fees apply) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Humanities — Master | Master | English | €0 for EU students in most full-time programmes (some course/bench fees apply) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Humanities — PhD | PhD | English | €0 for EU students in most full-time programmes (some course/bench fees apply) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Medicine — Bachelor | Bachelor | English | €0 for EU students in most full-time programmes (some course/bench fees apply) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Medicine — Master | Master | English | €0 for EU students in most full-time programmes (some course/bench fees apply) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Medicine — PhD | PhD | English | €0 for EU students in most full-time programmes (some course/bench fees apply) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — Bachelor | Bachelor | English | €0 for EU students in most full-time programmes (some course/bench fees apply) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — Master | Master | English | €0 for EU students in most full-time programmes (some course/bench fees apply) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — PhD | PhD | English | €0 for EU students in most full-time programmes (some course/bench fees apply) | See the university page / official catalogue |
English-taught options & language notes
English-taught offering: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
Language requirements: English-taught; English proof required for non-native speakers. English test: Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent); the exact threshold is set by the programme..
Admissions & entry requirements
Who can apply
A secondary school certificate (e.g. MATSEC A-levels or equivalent) giving access to higher education. For a Master’s: a relevant Bachelor’s degree.
Language requirements
Programmes are taught in English; English proof may be required for non-native speakers.
English test
Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent); the exact threshold is set by the programme.
Documents generally required 4 items
- Secondary school certificate
- Bachelor’s degree + transcript (for Master’s)
- English language certificate
- Passport / ID copy
Application deadlines (typical)
Deadlines vary by course — verify with the University of Malta.
How to apply
Direct university portal
Applications are submitted directly to the University of Malta.
These are the typical requirements for this institution and its national admission system. Exact documents, subject requirements and deadlines are set per programme — date shown for the 2026/2027 cycle.
- Application platform
- Direct university portal
- Admissions page
- Official admissions / how to apply →
- Fees page
- Official tuition & fees information →
- Housing
- Not yet verified
- Scholarships
- Not yet verified
Deadlines & document submission
- Applications open
- Varies
- Applications close
- Varies by course
- Documents to submit
- Certified copies + translations, submitted directly.
- Note
- Verify deadlines with the University of Malta.
Typical dates for the 2026/2027 cycle from the national admission system. Always confirm the exact deadline on this university’s official admissions page (linked above).
Contact — admissions
- Website
- https://www.um.edu.mt
- Admissions page
- Open admissions / contact page →
- Admissions email
- info@um.edu.mt
- Admissions phone
- +356 2340 2340
- Address
- Not yet verified
Admission contact verified against an official university page. Confirm opening hours on the official site.
CONTACT VERIFIEDOfficial sources
- University of Malta official website
https://www.um.edu.mt - University of Malta — tuition / fees (official)
https://www.um.edu.mt/study/feesfunding/ - University of Malta — admissions / how to apply (official)
https://www.um.edu.mt/study/admissionsadvice/international - University of Malta – Course fees (Finance Office)
https://www.um.edu.mt/