University of Malta STEPS Scholarship Scheme
The University of Malta is the country's national, English-medium university and the natural first stop for Sri Lankan students who want an EU degree in Malta at public-sector tuition levels. Beyond its standard international fees, the university runs and administers a range of postgraduate support schemes — often grouped under the STEPS banner and related tertiary funding lines — that provide partial tuition or maintenance contributions to admitted Master's and doctoral candidates on a merit and means basis. For Sri Lankan applicants with a good English-medium Bachelor's, this is an accessible route to a recognised European qualification in a Mediterranean, English-speaking setting with lower living costs than most Western European capitals. The exact scheme, value, and eligibility change year to year and several lines are tied to EU/national co-financing, so confirm the current postgraduate funding options, amounts, and deadlines with the University of Malta's admissions and scholarships office before applying.
Postgraduate funding lines reviewed annually — confirm current STEPS / tertiary scheme availability and value with the University of Malta
University of Malta
University-funded
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Value
Partial Tuition / Maintenance Support
Level
Master's & Doctoral
Location
EU Member State (Malta)
info How this award actually works
Who awards it
University of Malta — 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
Partial tuition/maintenance support for Master's and doctoral study at Malta's national university. 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
Admission to a Postgraduate Programme
You must hold or be in the process of securing admission to a University of Malta Master's or doctoral programme. A good honours-level Bachelor's from a recognised Sri Lankan institution is the starting point.
Academic Merit
Support is assessed on academic record and, for some lines, on field of study or research relevance. A strong, focused application improves your standing.
Scheme-Specific Conditions
Some funding lines are tied to EU/national co-financing and may carry residency, field, or progress conditions that international students do not always meet. Confirm which schemes are genuinely open to Sri Lankan applicants before relying on them.
English Proficiency
Programmes are taught in English; typical requirements are IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. Sri Lankan applicants with an English-medium degree can usually evidence English with a medium-of-instruction letter where accepted.
account_tree Application Process
Secure your programme admission
Apply to your chosen University of Malta postgraduate programme with transcripts, certificates, CV, a statement of purpose, and English evidence.
Check current funding lines
Ask admissions which postgraduate support schemes are open for your intake and field, and which are restricted by EU/national co-financing rules.
Submit the funding application
Complete any separate scholarship or bursary application by its deadline, attaching the supporting documents requested.
Apply for the Maltese student visa
With your admission and confirmation of any award, apply for the Maltese student residence permit, showing proof of funds for living costs and remaining tuition.
About the University of Malta
The University of Malta traces its roots to 1592 and is the island's national university, teaching in English across a broad postgraduate portfolio. For Sri Lankan students, it pairs a recognised EU qualification with a safe, English-speaking Mediterranean base and comparatively modest living costs.
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