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Malta Annual cycle — applications typically processed over summer for the October intake

MCAST International Undergraduate Bursary

The Malta College of Arts, Science & Technology (MCAST) is Malta's main vocational and applied-sciences institution, offering hands-on, career-focused Bachelor's degrees in engineering, ICT, business, the creative arts, health, and more. MCAST runs bursary and fee-reduction support for international students — Sri Lankans included — making an English-medium, EU-based applied degree more affordable. For Sri Lankan students who want a practical, industry-linked qualification rather than a purely academic one, MCAST is an accessible entry point into European higher education, in a small, English-speaking, sunny island nation. Awards typically reduce tuition for self-funding overseas students who meet the entry and academic criteria.

Malta College of Arts, Science & Technology (MCAST)

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Value

Tuition reduction / bursary

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Programmes

Applied vocational Bachelor's degrees

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Focus

Engineering, ICT, business, arts, health

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English-medium, EU member state

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International Applicant

Open to non-EU international applicants, including Sri Lankans, applying to eligible MCAST Bachelor's-level programmes.

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Entry Qualifications

Relevant secondary qualifications (A/Ls or equivalent) meeting MCAST's entry requirements for the chosen programme, with satisfactory grades.

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English Proficiency

Proof of English (IELTS or equivalent) where required. Sri Lankan English-medium students typically meet this comfortably.

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Self-Funding Support

Bursaries target self-funding international students to reduce tuition costs. Confirm whether your specific programme and circumstances qualify.

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Admission-Linked

Support is tied to a successful application for a place. Secure admission to an eligible programme to be considered for the bursary.

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Choose a programme and apply

Select an eligible MCAST Bachelor's-level programme and submit your international application with transcripts, certificates, and English proof.

Request bursary consideration

Indicate your interest in fee support and provide any 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 education and training institution, delivering applied programmes from foundation to degree level with strong industry partnerships. Malta is a small, safe, English-speaking EU member state with a warm climate, and MCAST's career-focused approach makes it a practical, affordable European study route for Sri Lankan students.