St Martin's Institute of Higher Education Merit Scholarship
St Martin's Institute of Higher Education in Malta delivers computing and business degrees as a registered centre and affiliate of the University of London International Programmes — meaning Sri Lankan students can earn a University of London degree, with academic direction from a college of the University (historically the LSE for the economics/management lines), while based in Malta. The Institute offers merit-based tuition reductions to strong international applicants. For Sri Lankan students, this is an English-medium route to a globally recognised University of London award at a lower cost of living than the UK, inside the EU. Affiliation arrangements, the awarding body, and the lead college can change, so confirm the current University of London programme, the academic direction, the exact reduction, accreditation, and deadlines with St Martin's before committing.
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St Martin's Institute of Higher Education
University-funded
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Value
Merit Tuition Reduction
Award
University of London Degree (in Malta)
Location
EU Member State (Malta)
info How this award actually works
Who awards it
St Martin's Institute of Higher Education — 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
Merit tuition reduction on University of London-affiliated degrees delivered in Malta. 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 international students, including Sri Lankan citizens with recognised qualifications, applying to St Martin's degree programmes.
Admission and Registration
You must be admitted to St Martin's and registered on the relevant University of London programme. Confirm the current affiliate arrangement and lead college for your course.
Academic Merit
Reductions are merit-based on your academic record. A strong A/L or equivalent profile improves admission and the award offered.
English Proficiency
Teaching and assessment are in English; typical requirements are around IELTS 6.0–6.5. Sri Lankan applicants with an English-medium qualification may qualify for a waiver where accepted.
account_tree Application Process
Apply to St Martin's Institute
Submit your application with transcripts, certificates, CV, and English evidence, indicating your chosen University of London programme.
Confirm the affiliation and award
Verify the current University of London programme, the academic direction, and how the degree is recognised before accepting.
Merit assessment and offer
The Institute assesses your profile for admission and the merit reduction, normally stated in your offer letter.
Apply for the Maltese student visa
With your offer and proof of funds, apply for the Maltese student residence permit before travelling to Malta.
About St Martin's Institute
St Martin's Institute delivers University of London-affiliated degrees in computing and business from Malta, in English, with merit support. For Sri Lankan students wanting a recognised University of London qualification at a moderate cost inside the EU, it is a distinctive route — provided the current affiliation is verified.
UoL
University of London Award
Malta
EU Member State
English
Medium of Instruction
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