Malta is a Southern European island nation in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily
and close to Tunisia and Libya. The small country is home to a population of just over
500,000 people.
Malta belonged to the British empire from 1814 from 1964. During that time, the British
imposed the use of English as an official language. And it still is, alongside Maltese:
Roughly 90% of the population speak English, and Malta is a popular destination for
students seeking English language courses.
Malta has a well-rounded education system with several public as well as private
institutions offering full-time programs to international students in a variety of
disciplines as well as specialized courses in technology, tourism, arts, etc. Majority
of these institutions are in Valetta, the capital city. They also welcome students on
exchange programs, as well as students who are benefiting from a scholarship. All
qualifications attained through the institutions in Malta are internationally
recognized.
Although a small country, Malta is home to a number of higher education institutions
where students can study for degrees in English; for example:
The University of Malta, the country’s largest institution with roughly 11,000
students.
The Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST), a vocational college that
also offers Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes.
Saint Martin’s Institute of Higher Education, which focuses on Computing and
Commerce/Business and awards its Bachelor’s degrees jointly with the University of
London as an Affiliated Institution.