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Statement of Purpose and Reference Letters for Malta

A statement of purpose (SOP), also called a personal statement or motivation letter, explains why you want the course. A letter of recommendation (LOR), also called a reference letter, is written about you by a teacher or employer (a referee). Here is when Maltese universities ask for them.

Example Writing Plan

Example
Statement of PurposeExample: your study plan
Letter of RecommendationExample: from your teacher
Example
What Maltese Universities Ask For

Each school and course sets its own list.

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
  • AUM: a statement of purpose (personal statement or motivation letter) when the programme asks for it.
  • UM research degrees: a research proposal.
Letter of Recommendation (LOR)
  • AUM: letters of recommendation for master's and doctoral applicants when required.

Papers Besides Your Marks

UM

A detailed CV showing your studies and work since school, plus any papers your course asks for.

AUM

A CV for master's applicants, and a portfolio (a collection of your own work) for some creative programmes.

Statement of Purpose and Reference Letters

When Maltese universities ask for them.

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