Malta · Master's
University of Malta
MA Educational Leadership and Management
University of Malta
Course Overview
The University of Malta's MA in Educational Leadership and Management is an English-taught Master's at the EU's English-speaking island nation, where English is an official language and the medium of higher education. The programme develops leadership and management capability for schools and education organisations — covering leadership theory, school improvement, education policy, financial and human-resource management, and change management — with a strong practitioner orientation and a research dissertation.
Sri Lankan applicants — teachers, school administrators, and education officers — choose Malta for: full English-medium delivery, lower tuition than mainland Europe (~€12,000/year), EU credentials, and a safe, affordable Mediterranean base with good post-study options under EU graduate-retention rules. The MA suits those targeting school leadership, education administration, policy and advisory roles, and academic progression.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle A recognised Bachelor's degree (second-class or better) in Education or a related field, normally with teaching or education-sector experience.
- check_circle Sri Lankan applicants with B.Ed degrees and teaching/administration experience are competitive.
- check_circle A statement of purpose covering leadership experience and career goals.
- check_circle References and certified, translated transcripts.
- check_circle Application through the University of Malta international admissions portal.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall (no band below 6.0).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 90 Overall.
- check_circle Cambridge English: C1 Advanced.
- check_circle Waived if your prior degree was taught and examined entirely in English (Sri Lankan applicants with English-medium degrees qualify with an MOI letter).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (€) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, non-EU) | €12,000 | Rs. 4,140,000 |
| Living Expenses in Malta (12 months) | €10,800 | Rs. 3,726,000 |
| Student Visa, Residence Permit & Health Insurance | €700 | Rs. 241,500 |
| Books & Materials | €500 | Rs. 172,500 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | €24,000 | Rs. 8,280,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Malta, as an EU member with English as an official language, lets non-EU graduates apply to extend their residence to seek qualifying employment under EU graduate-retention rules. Educational Leadership graduates move into school leadership, education administration, policy and advisory roles, and professional development. Sri Lankan returnees route into international and national school leadership, Ministry of Education and provincial roles, teacher training, and education consultancy.
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