Study in Malta
An English-speaking EU island nation
Tuition (per year)
€7,000–€13,000/year
Living costs
€700–€1,000/month
Intakes
September/October (main), some February entry
Malta is the only EU country besides Ireland where English is an official language — lectures, part-time jobs, and daily life all run in English. Its economy (iGaming, finance, hospitality, tech) actively hires international graduates, making it one of the friendlier EU markets for staying on after study.
Why Malta?
- everything in English; small, safe, warm island life
- EU/Schengen degree; strong service-sector job market
- simpler culture shock than mainland Europe
Entry requirements
Undergraduate
- HSC or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 3.0–3.5; foundation year available for students below the direct-entry threshold
- IELTS 5.5–6.0 overall depending on institution (University of Malta typically asks 6.0 with no band below 5.5)
- Attested academic certificates and transcripts in English
- Proof of funds covering tuition plus roughly €9,600/year in living expenses for the visa application
- A clean police clearance certificate and medical insurance are required at the visa stage
Postgraduate
- A recognised bachelor's degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.8–3.0 out of 4 (second-class upper or equivalent)
- IELTS 6.0–6.5 overall depending on the programme
- Statement of purpose, CV and two references
- Portfolio or work experience required for some applied programmes (design, hospitality management)
- Attested and translated documents, as above
Work rights & post-study options
Part-time work permitted during studies (up to ~20 hrs/week with a permit); note Greece has no dedicated long post-study work visa — graduates typically transition via employer-sponsored permits
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