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.
October 2026 intake applications typically open early 2026 — non-EU deadlines fall around June/July
University of Malta
University-funded
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Value
Partial Fee Reduction (varies)
Duration
3–4 yrs (Bachelor's)
Language
Taught in English
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 Fee Reduction (value varies by faculty). 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
account_tree Application Process
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.
1592
Founded (oldest in Commonwealth outside UK)
EU
Full Member State
English
Language of Instruction
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