Why Study In Malta & How Much Does It Cost - A Complete Guide

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Malta has always packed more into its tiny coastline than any European countries. A popular tourist destination that is preserved for the spectacular beauty of its beaches. Malta is one of the world’s smallest and most densely populated countries. Malta is the ideal choice for international students to study and live.

With a constantly rising education system based largely off of that found in the UK - the system that ranks 2nd in the world, Malta is rapidly becoming a progressively popular study destination for many students from around the planet. The sudden interest of students and subsequent rise in the number of international students coming to the archipelago to study there has inspired the opening of a slew of campuses in the past few years.

Top 5 courses to study in Malta

1. Hotel Management

The Degree in International Hotel Management prepares students to enter the world of hospitality as leaders and managers with a strategic approach to business. Fast growth, on job training and career development opportunities, is the best reason to consider a career in hotel management. It combines management theory with knowledge of hospitality courses, professional internships and also the business specialization.

2. Game Development

iGaming sector contributes 2% to Malta’s GDP. Online gaming is huge in the small island which has made Malta as the most respected iGaming jurisdiction in the world. The study of Game means learning to design the beautiful and intricate environments featured within the game. Game Design is a project-based discipline. It encourages teamwork and reinforces problem-solving concepts. The encapsulating settings, believable characters, and above all, immersive experiences for the industry makes it bigger than the music and movie sectors combined.

3. Logistics and Supply chain Management

Malta is currently on track to become the first country in the world to legislate in favour of logistics and supply chain technology. Logistics and supply chain is one of the most important career fields in the world. It is important to companies because it is necessary to supply raw materials, goods and equipment to the relevant company be it consumers or businesses. The Logistic & Supply Chain industry is an important driver of economic growth and development. It is a way to link major business processes within and across companies into a high-performance business model that drives competitive advantage.

4. Accounting

There are not enough accountants in Malta even though the financial services industry is one of the leading industries on the island. Accounting is always the backbone of any business. Its role consists of tracking a company's finances in different ways, from credits, debits, and profitability to payroll and tax filing. Malta is home to the big four accounting and auditing firms, as well as a good range of boutique and specialist corporate services providers.

5. Web & Graphic Design

Graphic designers express their creativity every day. It is not an easy job of designing as they have to be accurate in picking colour palettes and choosing imagery and type they also have to think 'outside the box' to solve challenging briefs. There is a huge demand for people with creative artwork to reflect the power of the brand. The freelance, agency, and in-house graphic designers are highly sought-after to create logos, web graphics, and other promotional materials.

Procedures to study in Malta

Malta warmly welcomes international students who satisfy all entry requirements and student visa is readily obtained on application through the established procedure. Going to study in Malta requires favourable planning, although procedures are rather simple.

Documents Requirement

• A complete visa application form
• Two Passport Size Photograph
• Valid Passport/Travel Document
• Valid Travel Medical Insurance
• Valid Travel Itinerary
• Valid proof of accommodation
• Proof of sufficient funds to cover tuition fees and living expenses. Bank statements of the last 3 months with the relevant amounts are necessary to be shown
• An original acceptance letter from Maltese educational institute
• Originals and 1 copy of the Educational Certificates apostille
• Photocopy of all pages of the current and previous passport
• Aadhar Card
• Notarized No Objection Certificate from both parents if the applicant is a minor

Note: Please take two sets of photocopies of all the documents provided. The originals and one set of photocopies need to be sent with your application, and you can keep the second set with you.

Living Costs in Malta for International Students

In Malta, there are two types of universities, private as well as the government. Though the government universities have a minimal fee, the fees of private universities are high compared to Government universities. Cost of living will vary depending on where students want to live and their lifestyle, but in general, expenses here run low.

Below is an approximate guide of the monthly expenses students are likely to incur while studying in Malta. These are only approximations since the monthly bill will be determined by personal lifestyle.

• Shared Accommodation: €500*
• Meals: €250
• Mobile/Wi-Fi: €30
• Local Transport: €40
• Leisure Activities: €200
• Laundry: €30
• Electricity/Water: €50

Apart from that, there are daily travelling charges as well as food, entertainment, gym and many more charges which will cost students about $200-$300 monthly (depending upon the ability of spending of an individual).

Study in Malta for students can be a very exciting experience and tough as living expenses in Malta is comparatively lower from the rest of the EU.

We hope you like the blog. Team Edugo Abroad guides the students from applying for a visa to interview preparation for their Malta study. Edugo Abroad is the leading overseas education consultant service in India for foreign Education. With our vast experience in foreign education consultancy industry, we counsel the students for the best university for their dream career.