Study in Malta: Admissions

Who Can Study in Malta

Entry rules for students from India and Pakistan at Maltese universities for October 2027.

Example Eligibility Check

Example: Master's applicant

Bachelor's degree

Example

English test

Example

Example check

Example

Example only. Your own result depends on your course and papers.

Key Entry Rules

The main rules, in short.

Bachelor's at the University of Malta (UM)

With Indian Class 12 or Pakistani Intermediate (Higher Secondary Certificate, HSSC), UM first offers you a foundation course (a one-year course before a bachelor's).

Master's at UM

Most courses ask for a bachelor's degree at a set class or GPA (grade average). UM looks at each application one by one.

English

UM asks students who studied outside Malta for a SELT, an approved English test (Secure English Language Test).

Level for the permit

The residence permit is for full-time courses at MQF level 5 or higher (MQF is Malta's scale of study levels), at a university or college licensed by Malta's higher-education licensing body (MFHEA).

Your Qualifications Are Checked

UM checks every certificate from outside Malta itself. A statement from MQRIC (the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre, which compares foreign qualifications) is taken into account, but UM decides.

Rules by Level

Rules change by course. Always read your course page.

What each level asks for

1Bachelor's

Indian Class 12 or Pakistani Intermediate (HSSC): a foundation course first at UM.
American University of Malta (AUM): its own entry rules on each course page.

2Master's

Example, UM Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence: a bachelor's at MQF level 6 with at least Second Class (Honours) in ICT, engineering or a close area.
Example, UM Master of Arts in Humanities and Medical Sciences: a related bachelor's with Second Class or better, or an average of at least 55% in that area.

3Older Applicants

If you are 23 or older when your first semester (about half a year of study) starts, UM may consider you under a special rule for older applicants, often after an interview.

English Rules

English Proficiency Requirements

Most students from India and Pakistan need an English test.

Test	Undergraduate	Graduate	Notes
IELTS Academic	UM 6.0; AUM 6.0	UM 6.5; AUM 6.5	UM: results must be less than 2 years old when your course starts.
TOEFL iBT	UM old scale 80 (writing 20), or new scale 4 (writing 4.5)	UM old scale 95 (writing 24), or new scale 5 (writing 5)	TOEFL changed its score scale in January 2026; UM accepts both the old and the new scale.
PTE Academic	UM 65	UM 71	UM: you also need a minimum score in each part of the test (59 for a bachelor's, 65 for a master's).

Important Considerations

Score Validity

Check the test provider’s score validity rules and your university’s requirements.

Possible Exemptions

You may be exempt from English proficiency requirements in certain cases:

UM: nationals of English-speaking countries who finished school there, or who hold a full degree from a recognised university, may not need a test.

Rules for Some Courses

Different academic disciplines often have specific requirements beyond the general eligibility criteria. These specialized requirements ensure you have the necessary background and aptitude for success in your chosen field in Malta.

Medicine at UM

UM Doctor of Medicine and Surgery: applicants with certificates from outside Malta apply by 15 January 2027 at 14:00.

Looking for Other Fields?

This is not an exhaustive list. Many other academic disciplines have specific requirements. Always check with your target universities in Malta for the most accurate and up-to-date requirements for your specific program of interest.

For International Students

International students face several additional requirements beyond those for domestic applicants. These ensure that you can successfully transition to studying in Malta and comply with immigration regulations.

Your Papers

UM checks your original papers before you enrol.

Copies stamped and signed as true copies (certified copies) of certificates and transcripts.
Certified English translations if needed.
Originals checked when you arrive.