Malta : Postgraduate study

How does the higher education system work?

Malta has only one higher education establishment - the University of Malta , which traces its origins back to 1592. There are around 10,000 students at the university with over 750 foreign and exchange students from nearly 60 different countries.

Further information about education in Malta is available from the Government of Malta  website.

What courses are available?

Research degrees are offered only in areas of study where expert supervision is available.

Postgraduate diplomas/certificates take one year, MA courses typically take 12-18 months, MSc courses 6-18 months, MPhil programmes 15 months, and PhD programmes three years. All MPhil and PhD degrees are by research.

All courses are taught in English.

Where can I study?

There is only one university in Malta - the University of Malta. The academic year consists of two semesters: October to January; and February to July.

The European Institute of Education (EIE) offers a small range of programmes including MBAs in banking, business and tourism, as well as diplomas in management.

What are the entry requirements for postgraduate study?

Check with the University of Malta or the European Institute of Education (EIE) for details of the requirements for the programme of study you are interested in.

When do I apply?

Applications for academic year 2011-2012 will be accepted from November 2010. See the International and EU office at the University of Malta for more information.

Application dates for the European Institute of Education (EIE) may vary.

How do I apply?

An application form can be downloaded from the University of Malta website.

For the European Institute of Education (EIE), contact the institution.

How much will it cost?

There is an annual enrolment fee of €400 and tuition fees can range from €350 per semester for a part-time course to over €4,000 for some full-time Masters courses. See the University of Malta for more details.

For the European Institute of Education (EIE), contact the institution.

Are any scholarships available?

The University of Malta is not in a position to offer any scholarships to students from overseas.

Are there any exchange programmes?

UK students on undergraduate degree programmes or postgraduate Masters and some PhD programmes may be interested in spending time studying in Malta through the Erasmus  scheme. This programme is open to all subject areas, but check with your institution's Erasmus coordinator first (usually based in the international office) to see which countries they have links with and in what subject areas.

Will my qualifications be recognised in the UK?

Malta is a member of ENIC-NARIC , which is a network of national centres that aims to improve academic recognition of diplomas and periods of study in European Union (EU) member states, EEA countries and associated countries in Central and Eastern Europe.

UK NARIC (National Recognition Information Centre for the United Kingdom) provides information and advice on vocational, academic and professional qualifications from over 180 countries worldwide, including Malta.