MCAST International Postgraduate Bursary
Alongside its Bachelor's offer, MCAST — Malta's main applied-sciences institution — runs Master's-level programmes in fields such as engineering, computing, business, and the creative industries, with bursary and fee-reduction support available to international students, including Sri Lankans. These applied Master's degrees keep a strong industry orientation, so a postgraduate bursary here funds practice-focused study rather than a purely academic track. For Sri Lankan graduates wanting an English-medium, EU-recognised Master's at a manageable cost, MCAST offers a small, supportive setting in a sunny, English-speaking island nation, with Malta's post-study pathways available after graduation.
Annual cycle — applications typically processed over summer for the October intake
Malta College of Arts, Science & Technology (MCAST)
University-funded
emoji_events Award Overview
Value
Tuition reduction / bursary
Programmes
Applied Master's degrees
Focus
Engineering, computing, business, creative
Language
English-medium, EU member state
info How this award actually works
Who awards it
Malta College of Arts, Science & Technology (MCAST) — not Lanka Scholar. We are not the awarding body and cannot grant, reserve or guarantee this award.
How you are considered
Through your admission application. Awards like this are usually assessed automatically from the application you already submit — there is typically no separate scholarship form to fill in.
What it covers
Tuition Reduction / Bursary on Applied Master's. This is a reduction in tuition, not a full ride. You still fund the remainder, plus living costs and the balance your visa requires you to show.
Where we come in
We make the admission application strong enough to be competitive — course choice, documents, references and deadlines. The funder makes the decision.
fact_check Eligibility Criteria
International Applicant
Open to non-EU international applicants, including Sri Lankans, applying to eligible MCAST Master's-level programmes.
Relevant Bachelor's Degree
A relevant Bachelor's (or equivalent) meeting MCAST's entry requirements for the chosen Master's programme, with satisfactory results.
English Proficiency
Proof of English (IELTS or equivalent) where required. Sri Lankan English-medium graduates typically meet this comfortably.
Self-Funding Support
Bursaries target self-funding international students to reduce tuition costs. Confirm whether your specific programme and circumstances qualify.
Admission-Linked
Support is tied to a successful application for a place. Secure admission to an eligible Master's programme to be considered for the bursary.
account_tree Application Process
Choose a Master's and apply
Select an eligible MCAST Master's programme and submit your international application with your degree transcripts, certificates, and English proof.
Request bursary consideration
Indicate your interest in fee support and provide the documentation MCAST's international office requires for the bursary assessment.
Assessment
MCAST reviews your academic eligibility and bursary request against its criteria and available support before issuing a decision.
Accept, get your visa, enrol
On a successful outcome, accept your place and bursary, complete Malta's student-visa process, and enrol for the October start.
About MCAST
MCAST is Malta's leading vocational and applied-sciences institution, delivering industry-connected programmes from foundation through to Master's level. Malta is a small, safe, English-speaking EU member state with a warm climate, making MCAST's applied postgraduate routes a practical, affordable European option for Sri Lankan graduates.
EU
Member State, English-medium
Applied
Industry-Linked Master's
October
Main Intake
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