General Information

Full Name of University:

University of Malta

Number of MAUI semesters you can accept during 2019/20 (not students):

2

General University Website:

Click here.

International Office/Website for Incoming Students:

Click here.

Contact people for incoming students:

Ms. Monique Mallia
Student Advisor
Rm 107 Administration Building
University of Malta
Msida, MSD 2080, Malta
email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Tel: 00356 2340 2370

Contact people for outgoing students:

Same

Application website. If paper only, please write “paper only.”

Click here to read the directions and download the paper application

How does the application and admissions process differ for undergraduate versus graduates?

N/A

Other important notes

Students are advised to be flexible in their credit taking.  Students are advised to have extra study-units (classes) in mind in case of any arising clashes in the time-table.

Visiting students are required to remain in Malta until the end of their semester exams and hand in all assignments before leaving.

Last updated

January 2019 

Academics

Areas of study open to undergraduate exchange students (list explicitly)

All areas of study are open for exchange students except Medicine, Gerontology, Health Care, Science and Post-Graduate.

Open undergraduate areas of study taught in English (list explicitly)

The language of instruction at the University of Malta is English.

Are graduate areas open for exchange?

No

Areas of study open to graduate exchange students (list explicitly)

N/A

Can advanced undergraduate students take graduate level courses?

No

Can graduate student take undergraduate level courses?

Yes

Areas of study restricted to prior bilateral agreements between exchange departments or faculties

N/A

Areas of study not available to exchange students

Medicine, Gerontology, Health Care and Science.

Websites for course offerings

Click here.

Required minimum and maximum number of credits available through the exchange

For both undergraduate & graduate

Minimum number of ECTS per Semester - 8ECTS
Maximum number of ECTS per Semester - 30ECTS

Are summer courses available as exchange (non fee-paying)?

If so, please provide summer school website.

No

Do students register for classes in advance or upon arrival?

Upon Arrival

Language Requirements

For native English speakers, none. For others, Click here.

Language test certificate required?

If so, which and when: before admission or upon arrival?

Click here.

Preparatory language course for incoming students?

Indicate dates and costs

No

Are there any special advising or registrations concerns that students should be aware of? Are services available to assist in registration or course selection?

Students register online for their courses. The registration procedures are explained in detail on orientation day.

Additional Notes

Last updated

January 2019

Dates

Host Application deadline for each term

Semester 1 (Oct - Jan): 1 June
Semester 2 (Feb - June): 1 November

Academic Calendar

Please list exact dates

Academic Calendar for Academic Year 2019/2020

Examination period(s)

Semester 1: 15 January-4 February 2020
Semester 2: 1-30 June 2020

If there is a break between the academic course calendar and exams, can arrangements be made so the student may take exams early?

(i.e. semester ends in December and exams are late January).

No

Orientation session(s) for incoming students

Is it mandatory, indicate dates and costs

Orientation Sessions are recommended. There are no additional costs for Orientation. Dates TBD.

Course registration deadline

Students register upon arrival. The exact dates are communicated on Orientation Day.

Last updated

January 2019

Costs

Total cost estimates per month in Euro

(broken down below)

48 Euro per day including Housing, Meals, Books/Stationary, Transport, Leisure, Laundry, Telephone/Wifi

Housing

500

Meals

250

Course Materials

70

Local Transportation

40

Health Insurance

Depends

Other

(please indicate and specify any mandatory additional fees)

45 Euro for the Chest X-Ray.
27.50 Euro Application Fee for the Residence Document.

Is comparable health insurance coverage from abroad allowed/not allowed?

If not, please include fees in “other” field above.

Yes

Additional Notes

Last Updated

January 2019

Housing and Student Life

Is housing assistance available? How do students apply, and is it guaranteed?

Yes

Housing options

University Residence or Hotel Kappara 

Housing Website and Contact Person(s)

University Residence
Hotel Kappara

Do students apply for housing with their regular application or is it separate?

It is a separate application.
Students wishing further information on accommodation at the University Residence, may contact them at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., tel: 00356- 2143618/21430360

What kinds of health facilities are available at the university?

The University does not offer any health facilities. The facilities offered by the University of Malta can be found in the following link: http://www.um.edu.mt/about/services/support 

Are internships available?

No

Are student jobs available/allowed?

No

Additional Notes

Last Updated

January 2019

Promotional Materials

Please add links to promotional materials below

Please keep in mind that these resources are here for partners to use to promote exchanges; this is not itself a promotional website. As such, please simply link to your promotional materials and refrain from embedding video or images on this page.

University Video:

University Image Library:

University or Departmental Brochures:

Last Updated

January 2019