Health Insurance
Confirm the current Identità and provider requirement. Third-country applicants should check comprehensive cover, exclusions and duration before travel; EU students should verify the applicable EHIC/residence route.
Study in Malta
Compare Malta's MFHEA-licensed higher-education providers with official, current licence evidence.
137Institutions
Not asserted without a dated official breakdown.Nationalities
Malta hosts international students across state and licensed private providers; current totals vary by statistical release and are not asserted here.Intl. Students
137
Listed Institutions
EUR 1,360–2,630
Monthly Living Cost
No fixed processing time is promised in the source set. Build time for admission, document translation/legalisation, visa appointment, travel and in-country residence processing; confirm current timelines with Identità and the relevant Maltese mission.
Visa Processing Time
About Studying in Malta
Malta's higher-education register is maintained by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA). This package represents 137 current higher-education licence rows returned by the official Malta Qualifications Registry on 23 August 2026, covering University, Higher Education Institution and Further and Higher Education Institution categories. A provider licence is not a claim that every programme remains open, is taught in English, qualifies for a visa or leads to professional recognition; verify the exact programme in the registry and with the provider.
Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) licensing framework
Capital
Valletta
Language
Maltese and English
Currency
EUR
Academic Year
Institution and programme-specific; confirm the current academic calendar.
Intakes
Institution and programme-specific; confirm the current provider deadline and intake.
Intl. Students
Malta hosts international students across state and licensed private providers; current totals vary by statistical release and are not asserted here.
Work Rights
Third-country students may work part-time only under the applicable Maltese rules and issued authorisation/permit conditions. The official Identità guidance states that strict conditions apply; do not start work until the correct permission is confirmed.
Why Study in Malta?
MFHEA licence evidence
Use the live Malta Qualifications Registry to match exact provider name, licence number, category and status.
Three state institutions
Study in Malta identifies University of Malta, MCAST and ITS as the principal state higher-education institutions.
English-friendly setting
English is widely used in higher education, but programme language must be confirmed on the current provider page.
Compact island mobility
Most providers are in the central harbour area or nearby localities; verify teaching site and commute.
Malta by the Numbers
137
Current higher-education registry rows
Cost of Living & Visa
Monthly Living Costs
The University of Malta's current planning guide lists shared accommodation at approximately €550-700 monthly, single accommodation at €800-1,600, food and beverages around €450, mobile/Wi-Fi €30, laundry €80-100, utilities from €50 and other living expenses €200-300. These are indicative planning figures, not a government threshold or guarantee.
Shared accommodation
EUR 550–700 / month
Single accommodation
EUR 800–1,600 / month
Food and beverages
EUR 450 / month
Mobile/Wi-Fi
EUR 30 / month
Laundry
EUR 80–100 / month
Utilities
EUR 50 / month
Other living expenses
EUR 200–300 / month
Student Visa Guide
Visa guidance
Third-country nationals accepted to a full-time MQF Level 5 or higher course offered by an MFHEA-licensed provider and recognised by MQRIC generally follow the Maltese study visa/residence route. Visa-required students normally obtain a National Long-Stay (Type D) study visa before travel and then apply in Malta for the residence permit. Exact eligibility, documents, fees and timing are controlled by Identità and can change.
Required document
Current acceptance/enrolment letter; passport; visa application and photographs; proof of accommodation; proof of funds; health insurance where required; academic documents; translations/legalisation or apostille where applicable; and any additional Identità or consular evidence.
Processing time
No fixed processing time is promised in the source set. Build time for admission, document translation/legalisation, visa appointment, travel and in-country residence processing; confirm current timelines with Identità and the relevant Maltese mission.
Visa fee
Fees are route- and nationality-specific and may change. Confirm the current National D visa and residence-permit charges directly with Identità before submission.
Student Life & Practical Guidance
After Graduation
Post-study residence and employment options depend on the qualification, nationality and current Maltese immigration rules. Confirm the route with Identità before relying on it.
Student Safety
Malta is an EU island state, but applicants should follow current local emergency, health, transport and weather guidance and use 112 for emergencies.
Msida and central harbour area
The University of Malta is in Msida; nearby localities have dense student housing and transport links but variable rents.
Paola and Kordin
MCAST's main campus is in Paola/Kordin; verify the institute and campus for the selected course.
Qawra and St Julian's area
Some private providers operate in northern/central urban areas; confirm the licensed premises and commute.
Gozo
Gozo-based teaching and access can be programme-specific; confirm physical attendance, ferry travel and housing.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Provider-specific awards
Scholarship availability, eligibility and deadlines vary by institution and programme; check the official provider.
Erasmus and public routes
Eligible students should check Erasmus+, national and institutional funding routes directly.
Admission Requirements
General requirements
Follow the exact programme and provider entry requirements; check MQF level and awarding body.
General requirements
Confirm language evidence, transcripts, translations and legalisation requirements.
General requirements
For third-country applicants, confirm course level and recognition with Identità/MQRIC before paying.
How to Apply
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1. Search the MFHEA register
Match exact provider name, code, licence number, category and current status.
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2. Verify the programme
Check MQF/EQF level, awarding body, ECTS, mode, language, campus and current availability.
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3. Apply directly
Use the provider's official admissions channel and retain the offer evidence.
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4. Arrange immigration
Use the current Identità and consular route for your nationality and course duration.
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5. Confirm arrival
Verify housing, insurance, attendance, transport and registration before travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) licenses providers and accredits/references programmes under Malta's regulatory framework.
No. The course, MQF level, MQRIC recognition, nationality, documents and current Identità rules all matter.
Study in Malta identifies the University of Malta, MCAST and the Institute of Tourism Studies as the three principal state higher-education institutions.
The University of Malta guide gives indicative monthly ranges for housing, food, utilities and personal expenses; actual costs vary by location and lifestyle.
Match the exact provider name, provider code, licence number or recorded registry surrogate, category and current status in the live MFHEA register.
No. Verify the exact programme, start date, teaching site, mode and availability with the provider and in the current qualifications register.
The Malta Qualifications Framework is Malta's qualifications-level framework; applicants should confirm the exact MQF/EQF level of the selected award.
MQRIC is Malta's recognition information centre. Recognition requirements depend on the qualification and intended use, so consult its current official guidance.
No language claim should be inferred from a provider licence. Confirm the language of instruction and assessment for the exact programme.
Intakes and deadlines are institution- and programme-specific. Use the current official provider admissions page.
Providers commonly review prior qualifications and transcripts, but exact document, translation, legalisation and language requirements are programme-specific.
Use the official programme offer and fee schedule, checking deposits, additional charges, refund terms and the currency and academic year covered.
No commercial ranking is asserted. The package prioritises current official regulator identity and status evidence.
Match the provider's licensed premises and the programme's actual teaching location before arranging housing or travel.
No. Availability, price, contract terms and distance from the teaching site must be confirmed with the provider or landlord.
Requirements depend on nationality and immigration route. Confirm current Identità, consular and provider requirements before travel.
Work is subject to current Maltese immigration and employment permissions. Do not begin work until the applicable authorisation is confirmed.
Post-study residence and employment options depend on nationality, qualification and current rules; verify the available route with Identità.
No. Regulated professions can require separate recognition or registration with the relevant competent authority.
Confirm the awarding body, qualification title, MQF/EQF level and accreditation or referencing entry for the exact programme.
It is the current registry status returned for that provider row. Applicants should review the latest regulator record and ask the provider about any implications.
Three official registry rows display N/A or NA. Those values are not claimed as IDs; exact provider code and registry-row UUID are retained as stable evidence surrogates.
No. The official higher-education inventory includes University, Higher Education Institution, and Further and Higher Education Institution categories.
Use the official Identità and relevant Maltese mission guidance for the applicant's nationality, course and duration.
The registry and volatile country claims in this package are dated 23 August 2026 and require refresh before publication if they have changed.
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