Enrolment for applicants with overseas qualifications
We believe that international students make a valuable contribution to the cultural and academic experience of a University. The University of Malta encourages applications from such students with suitable qualifications. Currently there are over 800 international students reading for undergraduate or postgraduate courses in Malta.
Application
Applicants with overseas qualifications may apply to courses at the University of Malta throughout the year. However applicants are advised to send their application to the Admissions and Records Office, as early as possible. Should the applicant wish to enrol in the courses open in October, he/she must send the application form by not later than 15 May of the same year. Applications received after this date will be processed only at the discretion of the University. Late application fees are also applicable. Early applications are especially appropriate in case that the applicant requires visa to enter Malta.
Applications must be supported by the following documentation:
- two completed copies of the application form
- two passport-sized photographs
- photocopies of all certificates/qualifications, with official translation into English where applicable
- in the case of postgraduate courses, official transcripts of academic record, including examinations taken with results, signed by the Registrar of the university or institution
- English language proficiency certificate where applicable
- photocopy of passport (including pages with personal details and expiry date)
- non-refundable application fee as applicable.
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Processing of Applications
A letter of acknowledgement will be sent upon receipt of the application form. This will also indicate any further documentation or information required to process the application. After the evaluation process, applicants are informed of acceptance, or advised of alternative programmes available.
In the acceptance letter, applicants requiring visas will be duly informed and supplied with the necessary information they require in connection with the visa application process.
Conditional Acceptance
In case that at the time of application, a student still has to sit for examinations or is awaiting results, the applicant may proceed with the application, clearly stating exactly which examinations and subjects are still to be taken or which results still have to be received. In such cases applicants are to send the latest available results of previous examinations and/or their latest school report. The University of Malta will evaluate the information submitted and, where appropriate, will issue a conditional acceptance, indicating the results that need to be obtained prior to registration.
A large number of overseas qualifications are accepted as satisfying the entry requirements to the University of Malta. Each application is treated on its own merits but, as a general rule, students in possession of qualifications that give access to universities in their home country are accepted provided that their qualifications are of comparable standard to those required by the University of Malta and the course applied for does not require Special Course Requirements.
The University of Malta accepts British Advanced Level certificates, the International Baccalaureate, the American Advanced Placement System and the Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE). In some instances, applicants may be advised to follow a one year Foundation Studies Course.
Maltese is not a requisite for overseas students. The language of instruction is English except for those particular language courses which may require students to be fluent in the relevant language. Applicants are required to have a good command of written and spoken English. Students from overseas whose first language is not English must supply evidence of their level of proficiency. Applicants will need a minimum of TOEFL score of 550 (or equivalent) for admission to a degree course. If a student has a TOEFL score of 500 (or equivalent) s/he may apply for admission to the Foundation Studies Course.
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TOEFL
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IELTS
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Cambridge*
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Paper-Based
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Computer-Based
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Internet-Based
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Foundation Studies Course
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500
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173
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61
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5.5
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First Certificate
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Undergraduate Degree
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550
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213
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79-80
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6.0
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Advanced Certificate
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Postgraduate Degree
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650
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280
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114-115
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6.5
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Proficiency Certificate
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* Cambridge Certificates have to be at a Grade C or better
If when applying you are still awaiting your English Language proficiency results, the University will issue a conditional letter of acceptance.
To gain more confidence and improve their level of proficiency in the language, students can attend one of the English language courses organised by the International School of Languages.
Courses opening in October 2008
Special Course Requirements for courses opening in October 2008
Special Course Requirements for courses opening in October 2009
Academic Calendar 2007-2008
Academic Calendar 2008-2009
Public Holidays in Malta (academic year 2008-2009)
