International Students’ Eligibility to Attend School in Malta
You will be required to provide a number of documents while applying to a university in Malta to further your education. Here is a list of the main admission requirements you need to meet in order to apply to study in Malta:

Undergraduate Programs

• High school diploma or senior secondary certificate
• superior secondary transcripts and the gradebook
• Successful completion of one academic year of university study (any diploma or certificate program)
• IELTS, TOEFL, and other test results can be submitted as evidence of English language competency.
• LORs and SOP are also necessary.

 Postgraduate Programs

• The provisional certificate you received from the college where you earned your bachelor’s degree.

Bachelor’s degree

• Proof of English proficiency by submission of test scores of IELTS, TOEFL, etc.
• SOP and LORs are also required.

Application Procedure

As long as the student takes the required steps, there are no strict admission requirements for foreign students in Malta. Malta welcomes foreign nationals who have completed general secondary education or a comparable level of education. Additionally, Maltin universities accept Bachelor’s degree holders for Master’s Courses.

To acquire an invitation letter, international students need the following documentation:

A transcript including all of the coursework’s grades As many passports as the application terms may require.

format for submission
Please remember that all paperwork needs to be translated into Maltese.
Official invitation to the nominee to visit Malta. The Malta Embassy must be shown this invitation in order to issue a visa.

Documents required

International students must get ready for any demands that can be made upon arrival once their invitation has been accepted. The following lists these document categories:

When arriving in Malta, all students need bring the following documentation:

• A transcript detailing all subjects studied and grades
• A medical certificate from the candidate’s native country’s public health service
• AIDS test certificate provided by a representative of the public health service of the candidate’s country of residence
• A duplicate of the birth certificate 10 4 x 6 cm photos
• Malta student visa and national identification card
• All papers must be translated into English and notarized.
• Updated resume

How Can you Apply for a Student Visa in Malta?

A student visa, preferably a Schengen visa, is required for non-EU nationals to study in Malta, while there are some exceptions for EU citizens. You must contact the nearest embassy or consulate to learn about the application process for a student visa. 

Before applying for a student visa to study in Malta for Indian students, make sure the following vital documents are present:

• Dully completed visa
• application form
• genuine passport
  Photos the size of a passport must meet the embassy’s specifications and be within the last six months.
• University offer letter, or you could also include a letter stating your current enrollment status
• You must provide proof of travel insurance that covers the entire study period, and be sure to obtain a certificate from the insurance provider to include with your application.
  evidence that you have enough money. For the entire time you plan to study in Malta, it is advised that you have at least 30 EUR available each day. Additionally, as evidence of your financial stability, you can present bank statements, pay stubs, or traveler’s checks for the appropriate sum to support your stay in Malta.

• Evidence of your travel schedule, namely how you plan to get to Malta. In addition, the Maltese Embassy has mandated that applicants must schedule their travel in advance of applying for a student visa.

• Get in touch with your embassy to learn about the fee for the Schengen visa or any other type of visa you are looking for, as well as the payment method, as the cost may vary by nation.

• Make sure you obtain extra photocopies of the aforementioned papers in case they need to be self-attested and submitted with the application.
• Once the decision has been reached, the embassy will be able to post back your passports and other documents with the use of a unique self-addressed envelope.

Cost of Living in Malta

In terms of the price of living and studying in Malta, Indian students can anticipate reasonable costs in both situations. International students can enroll in courses at Malta’s public and private institutions at affordable tuition rates.

• University education is free for students from the EU and Maltese nationals.
• Fees for tuition will be charged to non-EU students. Although the actual tuition costs may vary depending on the programme and the university, on average you can plan to spend about 2,000 EUR (1,64,800 INR approx.)
• In addition, there will be additional costs for lodging, particularly on campuses.

Note: Keep aside at least 300 EUR (about 24,800 INR) for all the big expenses, and make sure you have health insurance that will cover any potential health issues.

Malta’s Best Universities for International Students

• Domain Academy, Malta

• Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology