Malta teaches in English, which removes the language barrier entirely, and concentrates its strengths in maritime law, digital economy regulation, tourism and English language teaching.
Programmes are small, so places are limited and non-EU applications close early.
At a glance
| Language | English throughout |
|---|---|
| Tuition | Roughly €8,000–€14,000 a year for non-EU master's students |
| Living costs for the visa | Around €700–€900 a month evidenced |
| Main intake | October |
| Where you apply | University of Malta portal |
| After graduation | Job-search options, employer-led in practice |
What they require
- Bachelor's in a related field
- IELTS 6.5 or an English-taught degree
- Motivation letter, CV and references
How admission actually works
Faculty-level admission with limited places and early non-EU deadlines to allow for visa processing.
How much does a supervisor matter?
Not needed for master's. Required for doctorate.
Doctoral study is arranged with a supervisor and approved by the faculty board.
When applications open and close
The pattern below is what these systems normally do. Every programme sets its own dates, so treat this as the planning shape and confirm on the official portal linked at the end.
Funding that genuinely exists here
Endeavour and related schemes, with some internationally open components.
Limited and programme-specific.
Documents this country asks for
- Transcripts and degree certificate
- English evidence
- Proof of funds, insurance and accommodation for the visa
Visa and permit
A national visa and residence permit; accommodation evidence is required before the permit is granted.
After you graduate
Job-search options, employer-led in practice
Graduates may remain to look for work under the EU directive implementation, but employment in practice runs through employer sponsorship in a small labour market.
What they favour
- Applicants with maritime, legal or digital-regulation interests
- Early applications
- Realistic budgets
Where applications fail
- Applying late for a small cohort
- Underestimating accommodation costs
- Assuming wide programme choice
Official sources
Rules and dates change, sometimes mid-cycle. These are the pages that carry the authoritative version; if anything here disagrees with them, they are right. Reviewed September 2026.