Malta tuition cost overview
Malta has 4 tiers of higher education institutions, each with different non-EU pricing:
- State vocational (MCAST) — Cheapest. €2K-6K/yr.
- State academic (University of Malta) — Mid-tier. €1.5K-14K/yr depending on program.
- Specialty institute (ITS Tourism, Edward de Bono Institute) — Mid. €3K-8K/yr.
- Private NCFHE colleges (St. Martin's, Global College Malta, Middlesex Malta) — Higher. €3K-12K/yr.
MCAST tuition by qualification level
| Qualification | EQF | Duration | Non-EU tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation Certificate | 3 | 1 yr | €1,500 |
| Diploma | 4 | 1-2 yr | €2,000-3,500/yr |
| Higher Diploma | 5 | 2 yr | €3,500-5,000/yr |
| Bachelor's degree (MCAST) | 6 | 3 yr | €4,500-6,000/yr |
| Master's degree (MCAST) | 7 | 1-2 yr | €6,000-8,000/yr |
| Enrollment deposit (refundable if visa rejected) | — | — | €500 |
Source: MCAST fees schedule 2026.
University of Malta tuition
| Program | Duration | Non-EU tuition/year |
|---|---|---|
| BSc Computer Science | 3 yr | €10,800 |
| BSc Engineering | 4 yr | €10,800 |
| BA Business Administration | 3 yr | €8,500 |
| BA Arts (humanities) | 3 yr | €8,000 |
| MSc Digital Marketing | 1 yr | €10,000 |
| MSc Computer Science | 2 yr | €12,000/yr |
| MBA | 2 yr | €12,000/yr |
| LLM (Master of Laws) | 1 yr | €11,500 |
| Application fee (one-time) | — | €220 |
Source: University of Malta Office of International Affairs.
Medicine specific costs
- UoM MD (Doctor of Medicine) — 5 years, €30,000-37,000/yr for non-EU. Total tuition €150K-185K.
- Pharmacy (UoM) — 5 years, €12,500/yr non-EU. Total tuition €62K.
- Nursing — 3 years, €10,800/yr non-EU. Total tuition €32K.
- Dentistry — 5 years, €30,000+/yr non-EU.
Private NCFHE colleges
- St. Martin's Institute of Higher Education — Bachelor's €5,000-8,000/yr non-EU. Engineering, ICT, business specialties.
- Global College Malta — Business, hospitality €4,500-7,500/yr.
- Middlesex University Malta — UK-affiliated. €9,000-13,000/yr. Higher prestige.
- Institute of Tourism Studies (ITS) — Hospitality, tourism €3,500-5,500/yr non-EU.
- American University of Malta — US-style liberal arts. €12,000-16,000/yr.
Verify all private colleges on NCFHE register before paying.
English language schools (FELTOM)
See full breakdown in English language courses guide:
- 4-week intensive: €600-900
- 12-week course: €1,500-2,400
- 24-week academic year: €2,800-4,500
- 30-week academic year: €3,400-5,400
Scholarships for non-EU students
- Malta Government Scholarship Scheme (MGSS) — Postgraduate research focus. Limited non-EU quotas.
- Endeavour Scholarship — Master's + PhD. STEM, healthcare priority.
- TESS (Tertiary Education Scholarship Scheme) — Bachelor's level. Mostly EU.
- MCAST Bursaries — Limited budget, merit + need-based after acceptance.
- Erasmus+ partnerships — If home institution has Erasmus link.
- Country-specific bilateral scholarships — Some Asian/African governments fund students at UoM (e.g., Indian ICCR scholarships sometimes include Malta).
Education loans for Malta study
From India:
- HDFC Credila — Up to ₹50 L, 9-12% interest, 7-15 year repayment
- Avanse Financial Services — ₹50 L, 8.5-11.5%, 10 year
- SBI Global Ed-Vantage — ₹1.5 Cr, 9.95-11%, 15 year
- Axis Bank — Up to ₹75 L, 10-13%
From Pakistan/Bangladesh/Nigeria: Local banks limited, but international lenders (Prodigy Finance, MPower Financing) offer Malta loans starting ~10-13% interest.
Malta tuition vs UK / Ireland / Cyprus / Germany
| Country | Bachelor's avg | Master's avg | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇹 Malta (UoM) | €8.5-10.8K/yr | €10-14K/yr | English-medium |
| 🇲🇹 Malta (MCAST) | €4.5-6K/yr | €6-8K/yr | Vocational |
| 🇬🇧 UK | £20-30K/yr (€23-35K) | £22-35K/yr | Post-Brexit no EU residence |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | €15-25K/yr | €18-28K/yr | English-medium |
| 🇨🇾 Cyprus | €8-12K/yr | €10-14K/yr | Similar to Malta |
| 🇩🇪 Germany (public) | €0 | €0 | German language required |
FAQ
How much does it cost to study in Malta for Indian students?
Tuition: ₹1.8L-12.8L/year depending on tier. Add ₹10-18L for accommodation + living. Year-1 total: ₹13L-31L. MCAST cheapest, UoM medicine most expensive.
Can I get a scholarship to study medicine in Malta?
Limited. UoM medicine is highly competitive. Endeavour scholarships exist but priority to EU nationals. Most Indian medicine students self-fund with education loans.
How much is the application fee for University of Malta?
€220 one-time, non-refundable. Pay during online application. Separate from tuition.
Can I pay Malta tuition in installments?
Most institutions accept 2-3 installments per year. MCAST: 50% at enrollment + 50% mid-year. UoM: 30% at enrollment + 70% mid-year. Specific terms vary.
