Study in Malta
English-speaking island, EU pathway, 3-year post-study work
Tuition
From €6,000/yr
Intakes
Sep · Feb
Post-study
3 yrs post-study
Living
€900–1,300 / month approx.
The FE Global pick
Why Malta is our flagship destination
English from day one
No language barrier — study, work and live in English.
EU member + Schengen
A European degree with freedom to travel across the Schengen area.
3-year stay-back
Work in Malta for up to 3 years after you graduate.
Honest cost
Tuition and living costs well below the UK, Ireland and most of Western Europe.
Why study here
Why students choose Malta
Malta is the English-speaking island at the heart of the Mediterranean — an EU and Schengen member with a fast-growing education sector. It offers students an affordable European degree, a safe English environment and one of the most generous post-study work policies in Europe.
English-speaking island
English is an official language — no language barrier from day one.
EU + Schengen gateway
Study in the EU and travel across 27 Schengen countries while you study.
3-year post-study work
One of Europe's most generous stay-back policies for graduates.
Lower cost than UK & Ireland
European quality education at a fraction of the cost of the UK.
Language
English is the official language — no separate language test for admission beyond IELTS.
Universities
Popular universities in Malta
We guide applications to public and private universities across the country — this is a starting point, not a limit.
University of Malta
Msida
MCAST
Mosta
GBS Malta
St Julian's
American University of Malta
Cospicua
Programmes
Popular courses
English-taught and local-language programmes we place students into most often.
Visa & costs
What it takes to get there
Visa pathway
Schengen national student visa (Type D). English-taught programmes typically ask for IELTS 5.5–6.0.
Tuition
From €6,000/yr at public universities. We compare institutions to match your budget.
Cost of living
€900–1,300 / month approx. including rent, food and transport. Part-time work is allowed on a student visa in Malta.
Your journey
Your path to Malta
A clear, step-by-step process from your first call to your first day of class.
01 Profile check
We assess your academics, budget and goals for free.
02 Apply & offer
Shortlist universities, apply and secure your admission.
03 Visa & documents
SOP, financials and visa filing — handled end to end.
04 Fly & settle
Pre-departure briefing, accommodation and airport pickup.
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Book a free counselling session — we'll map your profile to universities, tuition and visa timelines in Malta.