SHORT COURSES PROGRAMME

The Foundation for International Studies (FIS) offers courses for foreign students who wish to obtain study-abroad experience by following a course in Malta.  

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The Foundation organizes a variety of short courses (normally of one week duration) all year round, for small classes of foreign students. The subjects of the courses on offer relate to culture, business studies, computing, environmental studies and other subjects, such as law and health (click here to view the prospectus). The courses are offered subject to there being a sufficient number of participants. 

Admissions to the Course
Applications for all courses will be considered from persons who are 18 years and over and are suitably qualified to follow the course with profit. All courses are offered in the English language.

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Certification
Participants who regularly attend the course sessions will be awarded a certificate of attendance by the Foundation for International Studies of the University of Malta. Students may opt to sit for a written test at the end of a course, and successful candidates will be awarded a certificate of successful completion. These tests are optional and offered at the discretion of the Foundation for International Studies. 

Field Trips and Excursions 
Some of the courses, particularly those related to cultural aspects, will be accompanied by field trips and excursions as part of a course or as part of the social programme. 

Social Programme
A social programme, including group lunches, receptions and excursions are usually organized for course participants. These offer entertainment to students and help them get to know each. 

Course Fees 
The fees for courses offered in 2005 and 2006 (see prospectus) are (a) EUR350 excluding hotel accommodation and (b) EUR600 including hotel:

(a) EUR 350 covering :

• course tuition and documentation
• transfers from and to Malta International Airport 
• transport from and to the hotel to the workshop venue 
• welcome reception
• refreshments during coffee breaks
• excursion with guide

* The fee for courses requiring computer laboratory facilities will be EUR 420.

(b) EUR 600 covering:
All the above plus hotel accommodation 3-star or better for 7 nights on half board (breakfast plus one meal) basis.
 

INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOUNDATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES AND ABOUT MALTA

For information about the Foundation for International Studies and about Malta please visit 
http://www.fis.org.mt/ and http://www.visitmalta.com/