The IMO International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI) offers a specialised post-graduate programme leading to the Degree of Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Maritime Law and the Degree of Master of Humanities (M.Hum.) in International Maritime Legislation.

The duration of both programmes is one academic year, beginning in October and ending in June/July of the following year.

IMLI is currently opening applications for its upcoming academic year, and you may find more details and information concerning this programme in the documents attached.

 For the purpose of this application, the following documents need to be submitted:

• Application Form

To be completed and signed by the applicant. A recent photograph of the applicant is to be attached.

• Documents relating to university qualifications

Duly certified true copies of documents in evidence of all university qualifications are to be attached.

• Documents relating to English language proficiency

Duly authenticated certificate or other document in evidence of English language proficiency is to be attached (see Annex 3 of application package).

• Medical Report Form, to be completed and stamped by a registered Government medical practitioner.

• Motivation Form

To be completed by the student. Where needed, additional sheets may be attached.

• Reference Forms

Two references are required. Referees are persons who are not related to the candidate and who are familiar with the candidate’s character and qualifications.

• Application and Processing Fee

A bank transfer to the Institute’s bank account of the non-refundable application and processing fee of €150 referred to in paragraph 6 (f) of the application package.

With regards to the payment of the programme, such a fee is a condition precedent for admission to the programme. The programme fee should be remitted to the Institute's bank account, details of which are as follows:

I.B.A.N.: MT58 VALL 2201 3000 0000 40013713 797

Bank charges of both banks (candidate’s local Bank and Malta Bank) must be accounted for and borne by the candidate when making fee payments.

The deadline for applications is Tuesday 15 April 2025 at 12:00. It is very important for applicants to abide by the stipulated deadline, as no late submissions will be accepted. 

All applications are to be sent in hard copies, and are to be delivered by hand and given to the Missions Abroad and Development Unt (MADU) and at the following address: 

Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Tourism

Should you require any further information or clarification, or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact IMLI via the following contact information: 

Facsimile: (+356) 21 343092

Website: https://imli.org/ 

Additional information can be submitted online.