Study in Msida, Malta at the L-Università ta' Malta (University of Malta).
The L-Università ta' Malta (UM) is the highest teaching institution in Malta and its leading public research university. Tracing its roots to the founding of the Collegium Melitense in 1592, it has a history spanning over 400 years and enrolls roughly 11,500 to 12,000 students, including a large international body.
Academics
Term(s) Available: Winter and Full-Year
Semester Dates
Semester 1: October to Jan
Semester 2: February to May
Language of Instruction
English
Credit System
30 ECTS per semester is a full course load. This is usually 6-8 courses per semester – each worth anywhere from 2-10 ECTS.
Fields of Study Available
*Subject to timetable and course availability
Accounting, Anthropology, Archaeology, Biology, Business Administration, Classics, Chemistry, Child and Youth Studies, Computer Science, Criminology, Cultural Studies, Economics, Education, English Literature, Kinesiology, Languages, Gender Studies, Geography, Geoscience, Global Studies, History, Information Systems, Mathematics, Marketing, Media Studies, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Sociology |
⚠️ Notes
Don't see your program in our list? Review Malta's course offerings to see if there are courses that could fit your program or degree requirements.
Exchange students can choose units across most faculties, but certain professional areas (such as Medicine, Health Sciences, and Dental Surgery) are not available.
Exchange students can only take courses at the undergraduate level.
At the University of Malta courses are referred to as study-units. Study-unit levels are designated by the first digit of the 4-digit code following the department letters (e.g., ABC1000), corresponding to undergraduate and postgraduate academic tiers.
- Level 1 (e.g., 1000 series): Introductory or Year 1 undergraduate study-units.
- Level 2 (e.g., 2000 series): Intermediate or Year 2/3 undergraduate study-units.
- Level 3 (e.g., 3000 series): Advanced or final-year undergraduate study-units.
- Level 5 and above (e.g., 5000 series): Postgraduate/Master’s level study-units.
Accommodations
On-campus accommodation is available. Students are not guaranteed accommodation on campus.
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Useful Links
L-Università ta' Malta Exchange & Study Abroad Website
On-campus Housing at the L-Università ta' Malta
L-Università ta' Malta Course Listings
Immigration Requirements for studying at L-Università ta' Malta
Interested in studying at the L-Università ta' Malta?Review our Application Process page for next steps or contact us at studyabroad@trentu.ca |
