Studying in Malta has quietly become one of Europe’s most rewarding choices for international students and their families. Its multicultural society, English as an official language, and central Mediterranean position make it ideal for both short language programmes and full academic degrees. Each year, thousands of students choose Malta to learn English, gain a European qualification, and shape their long-term career in Europe.

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A Plus Solutions Ltd. provides one-to-one advisory across:

  • General and Business English language programmes — from one week up to six months.
  • Undergraduate and postgraduate university admissions at recognised Maltese and EU institutions.
  • Accommodation and adaptation support for students relocating from abroad.
  • End-to-end visa, documentation, and school liaison so families can focus on the move, not the paperwork.

Why Families Choose Studying in Malta Over Other EU Destinations

Compared with larger, better-known study destinations, studying in Malta offers a combination that is hard to replicate elsewhere. For younger students in particular, this combination gives families the confidence to send a child abroad for the first time without the culture shock that often comes with a larger, less predictable destination.

1. Full Immersion in English

Students are immersed in English from day one: Malta is the only EU country besides Ireland with English as an official language.

2. A Safe, Compact Island

Malta is a genuinely safe and compact island where students can navigate independently early on.

3. A Lower Cost of Living

The cost of living is meaningfully lower than in London, Dublin, or most Western European capitals.

4. A European Qualification

Students can gain a European qualification and shape their long-term career in Europe, from English language programmes to undergraduate and postgraduate study at recognised Maltese and EU institutions.

5. Short Visits Within the Schengen Area

Students studying in Malta can benefit from qualifying short visits within the 29-country Schengen area, a real advantage during summers and term breaks. Travel rights depend on the student’s valid visa or residence permit and the applicable conditions. They do not amount to unrestricted residence or employment rights throughout the EU.

What the Admissions Process Typically Looks Like

Families approaching us at the start of the academic planning cycle generally move through the same sequence: an initial consultation to match the student’s goals and budget to the right programme, document preparation and institution liaison, accommodation arranged ahead of arrival, and visa paperwork submitted with enough lead time to avoid last-minute stress. Scholarship and early-enrolment windows at the more sought-after institutions tend to close months before the academic year starts, which is why planning early matters more than it might seem to from outside the process.

If you or your child is planning to study in Malta, talk to us early — admission timelines and scholarship windows reward families who plan ahead. Families relocating together often combine education planning with our residency and relocation service, since schooling and visa timelines are usually interdependent.

Language Programmes vs University Study

The two routes into studying in Malta serve different goals, and it is worth being clear about which one actually fits before committing. A short language programme — typically a few weeks to a few months — suits students who want to build English fluency quickly, often ahead of applying to university elsewhere, or adults who need business English for a career change. These programmes are flexible on start dates and can usually be arranged on relatively short notice.

University-level study is a longer commitment with a very different planning horizon. Application deadlines, entry requirements, and in some cases entrance examinations need to be mapped out a full academic year in advance. Students who leave this until a few months before their intended start date usually find their preferred institution’s intake already closed, and end up with a narrower set of options than they would have had with earlier planning. Our role in both routes is largely the same: matching the student to the right programme and institution, then handling the logistics — admissions paperwork, accommodation, and visa timing — so the family’s focus stays on the decision itself rather than the process around it.

Sources: Council of the EU, Schengen area.
Last reviewed: 31 October 2026