University of Malta: Statistics

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Acceptance rate

51%

Enrollment

38,974

Languages

English

Type

Non-profit

Funding

Public-private partnership

Highest Degree

Bachelor

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Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate51%
Admissions RequirementsMatriculation Certificate, including 2 subjects taken at Advanced Level and 3 at Intermediate Level, together with Systems of Knowledge, or equivalent qualifications; passes in the Secondary Education Certificate at Grade 5 or better in Maltese, English Language and Mathematics. Enquiries to University Registrar or Director, International and EU Office.
Academic CalendarOctober to July (October - January; February-June)
Enrollment38,974

We've calculated the 51% acceptance rate for University of Malta based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at University of Malta.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

University of Malta faculties and divisions

Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up University of Malta.

Academy : Diplomatic Studies

International Relations and Diplomacy

Campus : Gozo

Arts and Humanities Business and Commerce

Centre : Biomedical Cybernetics

Biomedical Engineering

Centre : Education Resilience and Socio-Emotional Health

Educational Sciences Health Sciences

Centre : Educational Research

International and Comparative Education Mediterranean Studies

Centre : English Language Proficiency

English Modern Languages

Centre : Entrepreneurship and Business incubation

Business and Commerce Management

Centre : Environmental Education and research

Environmental Studies

Centre : Labour Studies

Labour and Industrial Relations

Centre : Liberal arts and sciences

Arts and Humanities Natural Sciences

Centre : Literacy Education

Literacy Education

Centre : Molecular Medicine and Biobanking

Biomedicine Medicine

Faculty : Arts

Archaeology Art History Arts and Humanities Classical Languages English French Geography German History International Relations and Diplomacy Italian Maltese Oriental Studies Philosophy Sociology Spanish Translation and Interpretation

Faculty : Built Environment

Architectural and Environmental Design Architectural Restoration Architecture Civil Engineering Construction Engineering Heritage Preservation Structural Architecture Town Planning Visual Arts

Faculty : Dental Surgery

Dentistry Surgery

Faculty : Economics, Management and Accountancy

Accountancy Banking Economics Finance Management Marketing Public Administration Social Policy Social Work

Faculty : Education

Art Education Education Educational Sciences Foreign Languages Education Mathematics Education Primary Education Psychology Science Education Technology Education

Faculty : Engineering

Electrical Engineering Electronics and Automation Engineering Industrial Engineering Materials Engineering Mechanical Engineering Metallurgical Engineering Power Engineering Production Engineering

Faculty : Health Sciences

Biomedicine Food Science Health Administration Health Sciences Midwifery Nursing Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Podiatry Radiology Rehabilitation and Therapy

Faculty : Information and Communication Technology

Artificial Intelligence Computer Engineering Computer Science Information Technology Microelectronics Nanotechnology Telecommunications Engineering

Faculty : Laws

Civil Law Commercial Law Communication Studies Comparative Law Criminal Law Environmental Studies European Union Law International Law Law Media Studies Public Law

Faculty : Media and Knowledge Sciences

Archiving Cognitive Sciences Communication Studies Information Management Information Sciences Library Science Mass Communication Media Studies

Faculty : Medicine and Surgery

Anatomy Biochemistry Community Health Medicine Obstetrics and Gynaecology Paediatrics Pathology Pharmacology Pharmacy Physiology Psychiatry and Mental Health Public Health Surgery

Faculty : Science

Biology Chemistry Materials Engineering Operations Research Physics Statistics

Faculty : Social Wellbeing

Criminology Family Studies Gender Studies Gerontology Psychology Social Studies

Faculty : Theology

Canon Law Greek (Classical) Hebrew History of Religion Holy Writings Pastoral Studies Philosophy Religious Practice Theology

Institute : Aerospace technologies

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

Institute : Anglo-Italian Studies

Cultural Studies English Studies Italian Literature

Institute : Baroque Studies

Architecture

Institute : Confucius

Asian Studies Chinese

Institute : Design and Development of Thinking

Cognitive Sciences

Institute : Digital Games

Computer Science

Institute : Earth Systems

Coastal Studies Earth Sciences Environmental Management Food Science Geography Rural Studies

Institute : European studies

European Languages

Institute : Islands and Small States

Geography (Human) Island Studies

Institute : Linguistics

Bilingual and Bicultural Education Linguistics

Institute : Maltese Studies

Maltese Mediterranean Studies

Institute : Mediterranean

Anthropology Dance Geography History Mediterranean Studies Music Theatre

Institute : Physical Education and Sport

Physical Education Sports

Institute : Public Administration and Management

Management Public Administration

Institute : Space sciences and astronomy

Astronomy and Space Science

Institute : Sustainable Development

Development Studies

Institute : Sustainable Energy

Energy Engineering

Institute : Tourism, Travel and Culture

Cultural Studies Tourism

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Malta.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes Yes
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine Yes Yes Yes
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes

Doctorate

Accountancy Agriculture Art History Biology Communication Studies Dentistry Economics Education Engineering English Geography Information Technology Italian Law Maltese Management Medicine Music Pharmacy Philosophy Physiology Sociology Surgery Theatre Theology

Research profile

University of Malta has published 15,372 scientific papers with 280,106 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Medicine, Physics, Political Science, Law, and Philosophy.

Publication / Citation count by topic

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
9,336 / 164,627
Biology
6,858 / 152,023
Computer Science
6,724 / 115,985
Environmental Science
6,335 / 122,235
Engineering
6,216 / 112,333
Medicine
5,745 / 125,338
Physics
5,547 / 112,219
Political Science
5,270 / 90,812
Law
4,861 / 87,143
Philosophy
4,765 / 79,003
Chemistry
4,412 / 116,671
Psychology
4,405 / 78,281
Geography and Cartography
4,249 / 79,386
Sociology
4,155 / 69,785
Business
3,614 / 75,369
Quantum and Particle physics
3,522 / 72,243
Geology
3,408 / 71,558
History
3,300 / 50,793
Mathematics
3,086 / 61,534
Archaeology
2,848 / 48,306
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
2,847 / 40,901
Linguistics
2,841 / 48,731
Ecology
2,769 / 59,183
Economics
2,769 / 58,684
Pathology
2,391 / 63,562
Genetics
2,353 / 59,958
Statistics
2,197 / 48,765
Paleontology
2,083 / 40,480
Biochemistry
2,073 / 60,159
Art & Design
2,065 / 23,626
Materials Science
1,874 / 45,577
Management
1,742 / 34,413
Psychiatry
1,628 / 30,510
Organic chemistry
1,537 / 36,652
Development Studies
1,480 / 26,768
Mechanical Engineering
1,425 / 22,386
Social Psychology
1,352 / 28,595
Neuroscience
1,352 / 26,301
Optics
1,322 / 29,371
Electrical Engineering
1,282 / 17,675

Annual publication & citation counts

Academic rankings

81 Notable alumni

Alan Abela Wadge

1. Alan Abela Wadge

1987-. (aged 39)
politician
Alan Abela-Wadge is a Maltese politician and former councillor on the Msida Local Council. He served as a local councillor from 2013 to 2019, representing the Nationalist Party. Abela-Wadge is well known for his significant weight loss, shedding over 100kg through a Gastric Bypass procedure, reducing his weight from 200.1kg to 95kg. Following his transformation, he became an online influencer,...
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Joseph F. X. Zahra

2. Joseph F. X. Zahra

1955-. (aged 71)
economist
Joseph F.X. Zahra is a Maltese economist. He has held a number of directorships in both private and public companies in Malta and abroad. He is a former director of the Central Bank of Malta and former chairman of Bank of Valletta plc, Maltacom plc and Middlesea Insurance plc. He is married with two children.
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Angele Giuliano

3. Angele Giuliano

1976-. (aged 50)
businessperson researcher
Angele Giuliano is a Maltese businesswoman and president of the Maltese Foundation for Women Entrepreneurs. Giuliano has been CEO and managing director at AcrossLimits since 2001, as well as an expert evaluator for the European Commission and a European Innovation Council (EIC) ambassador. She is also a business angel engaged in mentoring start-ups and entrepreneurs in Malta and internationally.
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Michael Falzon

4. Michael Falzon

1961-. (aged 65)
politician
Michael Falzon is a Maltese politician Labour Party (PL) who has served as a Member of Parliament. He stood as a candidate for the second (Vittoriosa, Senglea, Cospicua, Żabbar, Kalkara and Xgħajra) and tenth electoral (Gżira, Pembroke, Sliema and St. Julian's) divisions of Malta for the PL. He was elected from both districts.
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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names UM
Founded 1769
Motto Ut Fructificemus Deo
Academic calendar October to July (October - January; February-June)
Address Msida, MSD 2080 Malta
City Population 17,000
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