Welcome to the Getting to UM website – your one-stop resource for planning sustainable travel to and from the University of Malta.
This site provides practical information for students and staff on how to reach UM campuses using greener transport options, including walking, cycling, public transport, and carpooling. Whether you're commuting daily or visiting occasionally, the website offers up-to-date guidance to help you travel smarter, reduce your carbon footprint, and make healthier, more environmentally conscious choices.
Explore campus maps, route suggestions, transport schemes, and tips tailored to the UM community – all designed to support a shift towards more sustainable mobility.
We encourage UM students and members of the staff to walk on their daily commute whenever possible. For this reason, we offer a series of walking maps from different localities around the UM Msida Campus.
We invite you to stay up to date with our ongoing Nudging Active Travel projects by visiting our project page.There, you can explore a variety of walking and cycling routes across Malta.
We would also appreciate your feedback. Please take 2 minutes to complete our short survey and help us improve our walking initiatives.
If you have a bicycle and cycle regularly, why not use it to get to University?
If you live close to Uni and would like to cycle, we’ve created a map showing the safest routes.
If you’re coming from further away, feel free to get in touch and we’ll help you find the best way to get here.
There are various bicycle racks available across campus where you can securely park your bike. Free shower and locker facilities are also available, all shown in the Bicycle Facility Map.
If you own a vehicle, you can bring your bicycle in the car and cycle the rest of the way. If you use public transport, consider using a foldable bicycle, which can be carried on the bus while commuting.
Don’t have a bicycle? Don’t worry! You can make use of the tallinja Bike located on campus. And if you’d like to learn how to ride, you can apply for our bike lessons program for staff.
May I remind you to cycle safely — always follow traffic regulations, use lights on your bicycle, and wear reflective and protective clothing.
Bonus for staff: You may be eligible for a benefit or reimbursement when purchasing a bicycle and cycling equipment. Feel free to contact us for more details!
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We invite you to stay up to date with our ongoing Nudging Active Travel projects by visiting our project page.There, you can explore a variety of walking and cycling routes across Malta.
We would also appreciate your feedback. Please take 2 minutes to complete our short survey and help us improve our cycling initiatives.
If you're a University of Malta staff member, you may be eligible for a benefit or reimbursement when purchasing an e-bike. In addition, KSU is currently offering a subsidy on the purchase of bicycles and e-bikes. Feel free to contact us for more details
University of Malta Campus is easily accessible by bus and as a student you can benefit from the Student Special Offer. A number of routes pass within easy walking distance of the campus. Click here to access Google Maps and enter your location. For more information visit the Malta Public Transport website.
Have you ever wished that you could reserve your seat on a bus? Now you can with the Tallinja On Demand which is currently operating between Valletta and Pembroke, including St. Julian’s, Swieqi, San Ġwann, Sliema, Msida, Pieta and Floriana.
If you wish to visit UM Msida Campus from Gozo you may choose from some of the ferries available, such as the Gozo Channel Ferry which stops you at Cirkewwa or the Gozo Fast Ferry which stops at Valletta Grand Harbour. Both Cirkwewa and Valletta are well connected with direct bus routes to UM Msida Campus. If you live around the 3 cities and you want to be more adventurous you may combine your travel mode by using the Valletta Ferry Service which departs from Cospicua to Valletta every 30 minutes.
Parking spaces at University of Malta campus are limited and in order to park you must obtain a parking permit from KSU Office. Once you have the permit you may reserve a parking spot on Campus and carpool with your friends.
If you are in a hurry and would like a quick ride you may use one of the many taxi service that exist on the island. They can be reached by downloading their apps on your mobile phone, through their web pages or by telephone.