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Malta October 2026 intake applications typically open early 2026 — non-EU deadlines fall around June/July

University of Malta Undergraduate Bursary

The University of Malta (UM) — founded in 1592 and teaching entirely in English — offers partial fee reductions to strong international undergraduates entering its fee-paying Bachelor's programmes. The bursary is not a fixed-value award: amounts vary by faculty and intake, so treat it as a partial tuition discount rather than full funding. Non-EU undergraduate tuition at UM is modest by EU standards (commonly EUR 1,000–4,000 per year depending on programme), and Malta's living costs are lower than most European capitals. For Sri Lankan school-leavers, Malta is an affordable, safe, English-medium route into an EU degree. Competitive applicants typically present three good A/L passes, a recognised foundation, or an IB/Cambridge profile in subjects relevant to the chosen course. Confirm the precise bursary value and any separate application with the admitting faculty — published figures change year to year.

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Value

Partial Fee Reduction (varies)

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Duration

3–4 yrs (Bachelor's)

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Language

Taught in English

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Strong Secondary Qualifications

Good A/L results (typically three passes with grades relevant to the course), or a recognised foundation, IB Diploma, or Cambridge International A-Levels. Each faculty sets its own entry grades — competitive courses (Health Sciences, ICT) ask for higher results.

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Admission to a Fee-Paying Bachelor's

You must secure (or be progressing toward) an offer for an eligible Bachelor's programme as a fee-paying international student. The bursary supplements admission — it does not bypass entry requirements.

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English Proficiency

IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5) or equivalent for most programmes. Sri Lankan applicants who studied in English medium can often qualify via a Medium of Instruction (MOI) letter or a strong O/L English result — confirm with UM admissions.

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Faculty Confirmation Required

Because bursary value and availability differ by faculty and are not standardised, obtain written confirmation of the fee reduction you qualify for before relying on it for your residence-permit funding evidence.

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Apply for admission to UM

Submit your undergraduate application through the University of Malta online portal with transcripts, A/L results, and English evidence. Apply early — non-EU applicants need lead time for the residence permit.

Ask the faculty about the bursary

Contact the admitting faculty's admissions office to confirm the undergraduate fee-reduction options for your intake, the value, and whether a separate form is needed.

Accept your offer and confirm funding

On receiving an offer, accept it and obtain written confirmation of any bursary so you can show net tuition for your Maltese student residence-permit funding evidence.

Apply for the Maltese student visa / residence permit

Use your offer, bursary confirmation, and financial evidence to lodge your national (D) visa and residence-permit application via Identità. Start at least 3 months before the intake.

Why University of Malta?

UM is a small, English-teaching public university on a safe, sunny EU island. Tuition and living costs are among the lowest in the EU, and the Msida campus sits minutes from Valletta. For Sri Lankan school-leavers it is an accessible first step into a European degree and the Schengen area.