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American University of Malta Graduate Merit Scholarship

The American University of Malta (AUM) is a private, English-medium university delivering US-style degrees from a campus in Cospicua, Malta. Alongside its undergraduate awards, AUM offers graduate merit scholarships that reduce tuition for strong international applicants admitted to its Master's programmes — in fields such as business administration, engineering, computer science, and the humanities. The award is decided on academic merit and application strength. For Sri Lankan students, AUM offers an English-taught, American-curriculum Master's inside the EU, with a Mediterranean setting and moderate living costs compared with Western European capitals. As a private university, tuition is higher than at Malta's public university, so the merit reduction matters. AUM is a relatively young institution, so confirm the current programme accreditation, scholarship value, and graduate-employment/post-study options with admissions before committing.

American University of Malta (AUM)

University-funded

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Value

Merit Tuition Reduction

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Level

Master's (Graduate)

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Curriculum

US-Style, English-Medium

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International Applicant

Open to international students applying to AUM graduate programmes. Sri Lankan citizens with recognised qualifications are eligible to apply for admission and the graduate merit scholarship.

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Admission to a Master's

You must be admitted to an eligible AUM Master's programme. Confirm the current accreditation status of your specific programme before accepting an offer.

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Academic Merit

The reduction is merit-based. A strong upper-second or first-class Bachelor's in a relevant field from a recognised Sri Lankan university improves both admission and the scholarship offered.

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English Proficiency

Programmes are taught in English; typical requirements are IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL equivalent. Sri Lankan applicants with an English-medium Bachelor's may qualify for a waiver where AUM accepts it.

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Apply to an AUM Master's

Submit your application with transcripts, degree certificate, CV, statement of purpose, references, and English evidence. Apply early for the best scholarship consideration.

Confirm accreditation and recognition

Before accepting, verify the programme's current accreditation and how the qualification is recognised — important for a younger private university.

Merit assessment and offer

AUM reviews your profile for admission and the graduate merit reduction, normally stated in your offer. Accept and pay any required deposit.

Apply for the Maltese student visa

Apply for the Maltese student visa/residence permit with your offer, fees confirmation, and proof of funds for living costs and remaining tuition.

About American University of Malta

AUM offers US-style, English-medium degrees from a seafront campus in an EU member state, with merit scholarships at graduate level. For Sri Lankan students seeking an American-curriculum Master's in Europe at a moderate cost, it's a relevant option — provided you confirm programme accreditation and recognition carefully.