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Overview<\/h2>\n

The University of Malta is Malta’s premier higher education institution and one of the oldest universities in the Mediterranean, with origins dating back to 1592. As the sole public university in Malta, it acts as the island nation’s main hub for academic research and innovation. The university’s main campus in Msida offers a multicultural learning environment with modern teaching and research facilities, supporting both Maltese and international students.<\/p>\n

With a student body of over 11,000, including around 1,200 international students from more than 90 countries, the University of Malta offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. It is particularly well known for maritime studies, archaeology, and European studies, alongside a broad spectrum of disciplines across its faculties.<\/p>\n

2. General Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name<\/td>\nUniversity of Malta<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Established<\/td>\n1592 (as Collegium Melitense), current status 1769<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Type<\/td>\nPublic university<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/td>\nMsida, Malta (multiple campuses)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Website<\/td>\nwww.um.edu.mt<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Accreditation<\/td>\nMalta Further and Higher Education Authority<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Students<\/td>\nApprox. 11,000 (around 1,200 international)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Language of Instruction<\/td>\nMaltese, English (most programs)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

3. Fee Structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Program<\/th>\nTuition Fee (Annual, EUR)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Bachelor’s (EU\/EEA)<\/td>\nFree (nominal registration fee)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bachelor’s (non-EU)<\/td>\n8,500\u201313,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Master’s (EU\/EEA)<\/td>\n1,080\u201310,800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Master’s (non-EU)<\/td>\n10,800\u201313,400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PhD (EU\/EEA)<\/td>\n1,350\u20132,700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PhD (non-EU)<\/td>\n6,750\u201313,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Fees can vary by course and entry requirements, so applicants are advised to verify the current tuition bands directly with the university before applying.<\/p>\n

4. Academic Programs<\/h2>\n

The University of Malta is organized across multiple faculties, with pathways ranging from career-oriented degrees to research-focused programs. If you are comparing options with other study models in Malta, you can also review how private institutions such as the American University of Malta<\/a> structure programs and student support alongside Malta’s public university system.<\/p>\n