Applications for admission to the University of Malta may be submitted through an online application system.  If you do not have access to a computer connected to the Internet, see below for further instructions.  The application form is available to applicants holding both local and overseas qualifications for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

The lists of programmes of study on offer is available here.  Other programmes will be available in due course.

Who is eligible to apply online?

Applicants holding Overseas Qualifications - applicants who are presenting  overseas qualifications will be able to apply for admission to courses starting in October 2012 by filling in an online application form which will be available from November 2011.  The form can be accessed by logging on www.um.edu.mt/apply.  If you have any queries, please contact the International Admissions Office. Applicants holding Local Qualifications - applicants who are presenting  local qualifications will be able to apply for admission to courses starting in October 2012 by filling in an online application form which will be available from November 2011.  The form can be accessed by logging on www.um.edu.mt/apply.  Applicants who will be sitting for their Matriculation Certificate examinations in 2012 or who have obtained a narrowly failed certificate in 2010 or 2011 should apply online after they receive their results in July 2012.  If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the Admissions and Records Office.

What are the benefits of applying online?

By applying online, applicants will benefit from the following advantages:

• Simpler application form to complete
• Online help for each section of the application
  
• Apply from the comfort and privacy of your home
• Form fields validation allows less risk of filling details incorrectly
• Available 24 hours daily for your convenience
• Avoid queueing at the Admissions and Records Office
• Facility to pay the application fee using a secure online payment system
  

Which information do I need to apply online?

• A Valid Email Address - during the process, you will be asked for a valid email address.  It is of utmost importance that you type the address correctly, since it will be used by the Admissions and Records Office to inform you about the status of your application.
  
• Login Details - during the application you will be prompted to create your application login details.  It is important that you take note of these details since they will be needed for certain actions, such as resuming a saved application or viewing the status of your application.  Applicants who will be sitting for their MATSEC examinations in 2011 or who have obtained a narrowly failed certificate in 2010 will be provided with a username and a password enclosed with their results transcript.
• Payment Card Details - if you will be paying the application fee using the secure online payment facility, the system will ask you to input the card holder details in order to pay and submit your application for admission.  The cards currently accepted are Visa, Mastercard, BOV Cashlink and APS Premiere cards.
  

If you have started an application and do not have the required information at hand, you have the option in each page to save the inputted details and continue your application later. 

How do I send the documents that are usually requested with the paper application?

These documents will not be required during the filling of the online application form.  Upon submission of the application, applicants with overseas qualifications will be notified via email by the International Admissions Office regarding the documents that need to be presented.  All applicants will be asked to submit their original certificates after being accepted to join the course of studies they applied for.

I do not have access to a computer connected to the Internet. What should I do?

If you do not have access to a computer connected to the Internet, you will still be able to apply for admission to University by visiting the Admissions and Records Office, Room 113, Administration Building, University of Malta.  Our staff will be happy to assist you in filling the online form for your application.  For applicants who are applying for courses starting in October 2012, a dedicated computer lab will also be available in July 2012 where applicants will receive individual attention during their application.  Further details will be given at a later stage.  For further information, you may contact the Admissions and Records Office.

Can I have further information about the online application?

Yes!  Detailed instructions on how to apply are available here. You are advised to read these instructions carefully BEFORE filling in your application form.