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Accredited universities in Malta

Verified-accreditation universities in Malta. Each entry links to its national accrediting body so you can verify independently.

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American University of Malta (AUM)

Cospicua · private · English

SubjectsEngineering and Technology · Business and Management · Computer Science and IT

Accreditation
Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA); European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
English is an official language of Malta and a primary medium of instruction — a major draw for international students. Typical requirement: IELTS 6.0-6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 79+; Medicine higher.
Tuition
UM (public): low/no tuition EU; non-EU EUR 1,000-10,700/yr. AUM private EUR 9,000-15,000/yr. Cost of living EUR 800-1,300/mo (moderate EU).
Scholarships
Limited
Contact
University contact page
Deadlines
View official deadlinesMaltese academic year begins late September/October. International applicants typically apply by spring/summer; deadlines vary by institution.

Founded in 2016, the American University of Malta is a private American-style institution in Cospicua (in the historic Three Cities area near Valletta). All programmes English-medium, following a US-style curriculum and credit system; internationally oriented student body.

GBSB Global Business School Malta

Birkirkara · private · English

SubjectsBusiness and Management · Digital Business · Social Sciences

Accreditation
Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA); European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
English is an official language of Malta and a primary medium of instruction — a major draw for international students. Typical requirement: IELTS 6.0-6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 79+; Medicine higher.
Tuition
UM (public): low/no tuition EU; non-EU EUR 1,000-10,700/yr. Business-school tuition typically EUR 7,000-14,000/yr. Cost of living EUR 800-1,300/mo (moderate EU).
Scholarships
Limited
Contact
University contact page
Deadlines
View official deadlinesMaltese academic year begins late September/October. International applicants typically apply by spring/summer; deadlines vary by institution.

A private accredited business school in Malta (part of the GBSB Global network), offering English-medium business and management programmes (Bachelor's, Master's, MBA) to an international student body, with on-campus and online delivery.

GIOYA Higher Education Institution

San Ġwann · private · English

SubjectsBusiness and Management · Social Sciences

Accreditation
Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA); European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
English is an official language of Malta and a primary medium of instruction — a major draw for international students. Typical requirement: IELTS 6.0-6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 79+; Medicine higher.
Tuition
UM (public): low/no tuition EU; non-EU EUR 1,000-10,700/yr. Private tuition typically EUR 5,000-10,000/yr. Cost of living EUR 800-1,300/mo (moderate EU).
Scholarships
Limited
Contact
University contact page
Deadlines
View official deadlinesMaltese academic year begins late September/October. International applicants typically apply by spring/summer; deadlines vary by institution.

A smaller private MFHEA-licensed higher-education institution in San Ġwann offering English-medium business and social-sciences programmes. Prospective international students should confirm specific programme recognition directly with the institution and Malta's MFHEA, as is prudent for any private programme.

Global College Malta

SmartCity · private · English

SubjectsBusiness and Management · Computer Science and IT · Social Sciences

Accreditation
Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA); European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
English is an official language of Malta and a primary medium of instruction — a major draw for international students. Typical requirement: IELTS 6.0-6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 79+; Medicine higher.
Tuition
UM (public): low/no tuition EU; non-EU EUR 1,000-10,700/yr. Private tuition typically EUR 6,000-12,000/yr. Cost of living EUR 800-1,300/mo (moderate EU).
Scholarships
Limited
Contact
University contact page
Deadlines
View official deadlinesMaltese academic year begins late September/October. International applicants typically apply by spring/summer; deadlines vary by institution.

A private higher-education institution at SmartCity Malta, offering business, computing, and social-sciences programmes in English (with UK university partnership links). Internationally oriented; prospective students should verify specific programme awarding/recognition arrangements directly with the institution and MFHEA.

Institute of Tourism Studies (ITS) Malta

Luqa · public · English

SubjectsHospitality Management · Culinary Arts · Tourism · Events Management

Accreditation
Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA); European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
English is an official language of Malta and a primary medium of instruction — a major draw for international students. Typical requirement: IELTS 6.0-6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 79+; Medicine higher.
Tuition
UM (public): low/no tuition EU (EUR 0-1,200/yr); non-EU EUR 1,000-10,700/yr (Medicine higher). Private institutions typically EUR 6,000-15,000/yr. Cost of living EUR 800-1,300/mo.
Scholarships
Limited
Contact
University contact page
Deadlines
View official deadlinesMaltese academic year begins late September/October. International applicants typically apply by spring/summer; deadlines vary by institution.

Founded in 1987, the Institute of Tourism Studies is Malta's specialist public tertiary institution for hospitality, culinary arts, and tourism — reflecting tourism's central role in the Maltese economy. New flagship campus near Smart City. Strong applied/industry orientation; programmes in English.

Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST)

Paola · public · English

SubjectsEngineering · Information and Communication Technology · Business and Commerce · Applied Sciences · Art and Design · Built Environment · Agribusiness · Health and Social Care

Accreditation
Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA); European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
English is an official language of Malta and a primary medium of instruction — a major draw for international students. Typical requirement: IELTS 6.0-6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 79+; Medicine higher.
Tuition
UM (public): low/no tuition EU (EUR 0-1,200/yr); non-EU EUR 1,000-10,700/yr (Medicine higher). Private institutions typically EUR 6,000-15,000/yr. Cost of living EUR 800-1,300/mo.
Scholarships
Limited
Contact
University contact page
Deadlines
View official deadlinesMaltese academic year begins late September/October. International applicants typically apply by spring/summer; deadlines vary by institution.

Founded in 2001, the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) is Malta's principal vocational and applied tertiary education institution — the country's main provider of technical, vocational, and applied-degree education (from foundation level through to Bachelor's and Master's). One of Malta's largest tertiary institutions by enrolment, with a strong industry/employability orientation across engineering, ICT, applied sciences, art and design, and business. Main campus in Paola. ⚠️ Added by curator (collector omission of Malta's main applied/vocational tertiary institution).

OPIT — Open Institute of Technology

St Julian's · private · English

SubjectsComputer Science and IT · Data Science · Artificial Intelligence · Business and Management · Mathematics and Statistics

Accreditation
Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA); European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
English is an official language of Malta and a primary medium of instruction — a major draw for international students. Typical requirement: IELTS 6.0-6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 79+; Medicine higher.
Tuition
UM (public): low/no tuition EU; non-EU EUR 1,000-10,700/yr. Technology-programme tuition typically EUR 5,000-12,000/yr. Cost of living EUR 800-1,300/mo (moderate EU).
Scholarships
Limited
Contact
University contact page
Deadlines
View official deadlinesMaltese academic year begins late September/October. International applicants typically apply by spring/summer; deadlines vary by institution.

OPIT (Open Institute of Technology) is a Malta-accredited higher-education institution focused on computer science, data science, AI, and digital technology, delivering EHEA-recognised English-medium degrees with strong online/blended delivery to an international cohort.

St Martin's Institute of Higher Education

Hamrun · private · English

SubjectsBusiness and Management · Computer Science and IT · Law

Accreditation
Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA); European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
English is an official language of Malta and a primary medium of instruction — a major draw for international students. Typical requirement: IELTS 6.0-6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 79+; Medicine higher.
Tuition
UM (public): low/no tuition EU; non-EU EUR 1,000-10,700/yr. Private/University of London pathway typically EUR 5,000-9,000/yr. Cost of living EUR 800-1,300/mo (moderate EU).
Scholarships
Limited
Contact
University contact page
Deadlines
View official deadlinesMaltese academic year begins late September/October. International applicants typically apply by spring/summer; deadlines vary by institution.

Founded in 1985, St Martin's Institute of Higher Education in Hamrun is one of Malta's longer-established private institutions. Notably delivers programmes leading to University of London degrees (computing, business, law) under the University of London international/affiliate framework — well-regarded for this UK degree pathway.

University of Malta (L-Università ta' Malta)

Msida · public · English

SubjectsArts and Humanities · Science · Engineering and Technology · Business and Management · Medicine and Health Sciences · Social Sciences · Law · Education · Computer Science and IT · Built Environment · Mathematics and Statistics · Dentistry

Accreditation
Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA); European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
English is an official language of Malta and a primary medium of instruction — a major draw for international students. Typical: IELTS 6.0-6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 79+; Medicine higher.
Tuition
UM (public): low/no tuition EU (EUR 0-1,200/yr); non-EU EUR 1,000-10,700/yr (Medicine higher). Private institutions typically EUR 6,000-15,000/yr. Cost of living EUR 800-1,300/mo.
Scholarships
Limited
Contact
University contact page
Deadlines
View official deadlinesMaltese academic year begins late September/October. International applicants typically apply by spring/summer; deadlines vary by institution.

Heritage to 1592 (the Jesuit Collegium Melitense), formally a university since 1769, the University of Malta is the nation's OLDEST and FLAGSHIP public university — one of the oldest universities in the Commonwealth and the Mediterranean. Approximately 11,000 students. The principal higher-education and research institution of Malta, teaching substantially in English. Its medical and health-sciences degrees are well-regarded internationally; main campus at Msida (Tal-Qroqq) with a campus on Gozo and the historic Valletta campus.

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