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Study in Malta

Malta offers university degrees and vocational routes, including MCAST diplomas. Qualification levels matter: an MQF level 4 Advanced Diploma is different from a level 5 higher diploma or a bachelor’s degree.

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Find your study options in Malta

Malta offers university degrees and vocational routes, including MCAST diplomas. Qualification levels matter: an MQF level 4 Advanced Diploma is different from a level 5 higher diploma or a bachelor’s degree. International applicants should confirm that their chosen course is available to their admission category.

Teaching language
English · Maltese

Confirm your programme’s language and accepted evidence.

Programme starts
Check the programme’s admissions calendar

Starts and deadlines vary by programme.

Study budget
Plan your total costs

Compare tuition, living costs and initial expenses.

After graduation
Explore your next step

Work and residence options have their own conditions.

Our team can help you compare courses, understand entry requirements and build a shortlist around your qualifications and budget.

Explore courses in Malta

Start with a subject you enjoy. Explore selected programme examples, then compare study levels and teaching languages in the course directory.

  • Business & Management

    Explore management, finance, entrepreneurship and the way organisations operate.

    Example programmes

    • Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementHigher Diploma · MQF/EQF level 5 · two years · Diploma
    • Business and AdministrationAdvanced Diploma · MQF/EQF level 4 · Diploma
    Explore courses in Business & Management, Malta→

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Universities to explore

Explore university campuses and study options. Visit the official admissions pages for current programmes, entry requirements and fees.

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Plan your study budget

Your budget has three parts: tuition, day-to-day living and the costs of getting settled. Use the references below to start planning, then confirm the figures for your course and city.

Tuition & fee references

MCAST’s international intake is restricted to selected programmes. Confirm availability and total course fees before using a general diploma listing to plan an application.

Living-cost planning reference

€900–1,400per month · published country planning range

Accommodation, utilities and insurance affect the actual total. Ask the provider for current local rental guidance.

Confirm current costs for your city and intake. A living-cost estimate is separate from the immigration authority’s financial-evidence requirement.

European Commission: country study guide (opens in a new tab)

Fees vary by programme, year and legal status. A semester fee, annual fee and full-programme fee cover different periods. Confirm what is included, payment dates and refund terms with the institution.

Allow for initial expenses

Include application and visa charges, document preparation, insurance, travel and accommodation deposits. Ask what is included before paying; any agency service charge is separate from university and government fees.

Check funding early

Review scholarships with the university or award provider. Check eligibility, deadlines and what an award covers. Build your plan around confirmed funds.

Entry requirements & how to apply

Requirements depend on your qualification, citizenship and chosen programme. Check the university’s current instructions before preparing your application.

Academic entry requirements

Confirm the qualification’s MQF level and recognition of your school results. Ask about English evidence, age conditions and work-based-learning requirements.

Language & course requirements

Check the actual teaching language and accepted proficiency evidence. A two-year vocational qualification at level 4, below higher-education degree level. Confirm availability to international applicants and apprenticeship arrangements directly with MCAST.

For a master’s degree

Check the recognised first degree, relevant subject background and grades required by the programme. Some courses also ask for professional experience, a portfolio, research proposal or an interview.

Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST): official study information (opens in a new tab)

Documents to prepare

  • Passport, qualification certificates and academic transcripts.
  • Accepted evidence of your programme’s teaching language.
  • A personal statement, references, portfolio or research proposal where requested.
  • Qualification assessment, legalisation and certified translations where required.

Qualification recognition

Confirm the qualification’s MQF level and recognition of your school results. Ask about English evidence, age conditions and work-based-learning requirements. For regulated professions, verify recognition with the authority in the country where you intend to practise.

Recognition, legalisation and translation are separate steps. Confirm each receiving authority’s requirements.

Choose your intake before you apply

Check the international course list and the specific course’s start date. General college admissions and bespoke international intakes are different routes.

  1. Choose your programme

    Compare subjects, qualification, campus, teaching language and total cost. Confirm eligibility with the institution.

  2. Prepare and apply

    Check the application route, gather the required documents and complete any assessment by the course deadline.

  3. Plan your arrival

    After admission, follow the applicable immigration process and arrange funds, insurance and accommodation.

Visa, work & student life

Student entry and residence

Check Identità’s study-visa and residence rules for your course. Higher-education student provisions may differ from those for a level 4 vocational course.

Use the current official checklist for your citizenship and country of residence. University admission and immigration approval are separate decisions.

EU Immigration Portal: student conditions and rights (opens in a new tab)

Use the instructions for your actual citizenship and residence jurisdiction.

Working during and after study

Work permission depends on residence status, course level and any required employment licence. Confirm apprenticeship and employment conditions before enrolling.

Use confirmed funds for tuition and essential living costs; a student job or graduate job offer is not guaranteed.

EU Immigration Portal: student conditions and rights (opens in a new tab)

Prepare for your arrival

Arrange accommodation and insurance, and follow the entry-visa and residence process for the actual course level and duration.

Your questions about Malta

How much should I budget?

Add the exact tuition for your course and year to accommodation, food, transport, insurance and personal expenses. Include application charges, document preparation, travel and deposits. The figures above show what each reference covers; a housing example or visa funds requirement is only part of the total.

European Commission: country study guide (opens in a new tab)

When should I apply?

Check the international course list and the specific course’s start date. General college admissions and bespoke international intakes are different routes.

Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST): official study information (opens in a new tab)

Are these the only courses and universities available?

These are selected examples to help you explore. Universities offer many more programmes. Tell us your subject, study level and preferred destination so we can help you compare a broader shortlist.

Can I fund my studies through part-time work?

Plan tuition and essential living expenses using confirmed funds. Student employment can be restricted and a job is not guaranteed. Review the work guidance above and the conditions of your own immigration status before accepting employment.

EU Immigration Portal: student conditions and rights (opens in a new tab)

Will my qualification be recognised?

Confirm the qualification’s MQF level and recognition of your school results. Ask about English evidence, age conditions and work-based-learning requirements. For regulated professions, verify recognition with the authority in the country where you intend to practise.

Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST): official study information (opens in a new tab)

Ready to explore studying in Malta?

Talk with our team about course options, entry requirements and the budget you’ll need. We’ll help you understand the next steps.

Request a free consultation. Our team will contact you to arrange a conversation.

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