The University sports and recreational facilities are made available to all students on request. Outdoor facilities include a football pitch, an athletics track, two tennis courts, a basketball/volleyball court, and a Handball/5-a-side Football court, whilst a multi-purpose sports hall can be booked for various indoor sports including handball.
University students also have the opportunity to take study units in sports. These include: running, swimming, fitness sessions, First Aid; outdoor pursuits and also organisational work in sport with the University.
An Olympic-size swimming and diving pool in the University grounds was inaugurated for the 5th Games of the Small States of Europe in May, 1993. There is also a fitness centre next to the Olympic-size swimming pool. Students can benefit from special rates for the use of both facilities.
The Malta University Sports Club Committee organises inter-faculty competitions during the academic year. University teams in football, volleyball, table-tennis, handball, sailing and wrestling take part in national competitions.
Further information may be obtained from:
the Malta University Sports Club: +356 2340 2103
the Sports Manager: +356 2340 2353.