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Key Advantages

Why Study in Malta?

The main reasons students from India and Pakistan look at Malta, with the rules that come with them.

Why Study in Malta?

Top Benefits
Courses taught in English
An EU country in the Schengen area (European countries that share one visa)
Part-time work for degree students, with a work permit
A one-year foundation year after Class 12 in India or Intermediate in Pakistan
Maltese, English
Official languages
€6,600
University of Malta (UM) foundation year, for students from outside the European Union
Up to 20 hours a week
Work during studies, with a work permit
Up to 9 months
Stay after graduation

The main reasons, with the rules that come with them.

Academic Excellence

Courses in Malta

Examples with 2026-27 non-EU fees in euro (EUR).

Computing and AI

Technology courses taught in English.

Program Highlights:

UM MSc Artificial Intelligence: €13,400 for the whole course.

American University of Malta (AUM) Software Engineering and MSc Cyber Security.

Business

Business degrees at AUM.

Program Highlights:

AUM MBA: €12,000 for each year.

Prestigious Institutions

Academic Excellence Nationwide

University of Malta (UM)
Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST)
American University of Malta (AUM)
Career Pathways

Work After Your Studies

How students move from study to work in Malta.

Post-Study Work Pathway

Finish your course

Get your completion letter from your university or college.

Apply for the 9-month permit

Apply before your student permit ends. You can get this permit only one time.

Find a job

The 9-month permit is for looking for a job or starting a business. It is not a work permit.

Single Permit

Your employer applies for it. You do not have to leave Malta.

Post-Study Work Rights

Build your career in Malta

Duration
Up to 9 months to look for work, once only

If you are from outside the EU and finish a Maltese course at MQF (Malta Qualifications Framework) level 5 or higher, you can apply for the 9-month post-study permit. Apply while your student permit is still valid.

Key Benefits

Gain valuable work experience
Build professional networks
Pathway to permanent residency

Graduate Employment

Employment Rate
Average to Find Job
Campus Life

Support for Students

Help is close by on the UM campus.

Quality of Life & Support

Support Services for International Students

UM International Office

Helps with visas, permits and getting started in Malta. Email [email protected].

UM Law Clinic

Free legal help from final-year law students, with a teacher watching.

UM Wellbeing Centre

Support for students' mental health and wellbeing.

Unique Advantages

What Makes Malta Different

Four reasons, each with its rule.

English in an EU country

Courses are taught in English, and English is an official language. Malta has been in the European Union (EU) since 2004.

Maltese and English are official languages.

A route in from Class 12

UM has a one-year foundation year, a course before a bachelor's, for students who finished Class 12 in India or Intermediate (HSSC) in Pakistan.

UM foundation year: €6,600.

Work while you study

Degree students may work up to 20 hours a week. You need an Employment Licence (work permit) from Jobsplus, Malta's public employment service.

Up to 20 hours a week.

Time to find a job

After you finish, you can stay to look for work. Once you have a job, your employer applies for a Single Permit (Malta's work and residence permit).

A one-time 9-month permit.
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