University of Malta

Overview

An English-speaking public university offering affordable tuition and a wide selection of programs, UM combines academic quality with a unique Mediterranean lifestyle, ideal for international students seeking balance and opportunity.

Quick Facts

  • Established: 1592 (over 400 years of academic heritage)
  • Type: Public research university
  • Location: Msida (main campus), with additional campuses in Valletta and Gozo
  • Status: Malta’s leading and national university
  • Students: ~11,500 total, including ~1,700 international students from 100+ countries
  • Graduates per year: ~3,500 across multiple disciplines
  • Academic Structure: 14 faculties, 16 institutes, 11 centres, 3 schools
  • Programs: Undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degrees
  • Language of Instruction: Primarily English
  • Global Ranking: QS World Ranking #741–750 (2026)
Undergraduate Programs
  • Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (multi-subject combinations)
  • Bachelor of Humanities
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Built Environment Studies
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Spatial Planning
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Dental Hygiene
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Dental Technology
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Accountancy and Information Systems
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Tourism Management
  • Bachelor of Commerce
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Business & Enterprise, Management and Economics stream)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Politics and Governance
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Business and Information Technology
  • Bachelor in Work and Human Resources (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early Childhood Education and Care
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Facilitating Inclusive Education
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Primary Education
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Home Economics
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Science for Education and Communication
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Technical Design and Technology
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Mental Health Nursing
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nursing
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Biomedical Science
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Food and Nutritional Sciences
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Midwifery
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Occupational Therapy
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physiotherapy
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Podiatry
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Radiography
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Speech Language Pathology
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physics, Medical Physics and Radiation Protection
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing Science
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computational Statistics and Artificial Intelligence
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Language Technology and Artificial Intelligence
  • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Communications (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) in Digital Arts
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Medical Biochemistry
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Pharmaceutical Science
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Pharmaceutical Technology
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Pharmacology
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biology
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Chemistry
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Chemistry with Materials
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computational Physics
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Geosciences
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physics
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Financial Mathematics and Risk Management
  • Bachelor of Arts (Disability Studies)
  • Bachelor of Arts (European Studies)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Gender and Sexualities)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Criminology
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Policy
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Work
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Wellbeing Studies
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Youth and Community Studies
  • Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Air Transport
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Earth Systems
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Rural Sciences and Food Systems
  • Bachelor of European Studies / Bachelor of European Studies (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sport and Physical Activity
  • Bachelor in Dance Studies (Honours)
  • Bachelor in Performing Arts (Honours)
  • Bachelor in Theatre (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Music (Honours)
Graduate Programs
  • Master of Arts (English Language)
  • Master of Arts (English Literary Studies)
  • Master of Arts (Film Studies)
  • Master of Arts (Philosophy, Politics and Society)
  • Master of Arts (Social Impact Assessment)
  • Master of Arts in Archaeological Practice
  • Master of Arts in Global Maritime Archaeology
  • Master of Arts in Health, Medicine and Society (Medical Sociology)
  • Master of Arts in International Humanitarian Action
  • Master of Arts in Mediterranean Studies
  • Master in Contemporary Diplomacy
  • Master in Interpreting Studies
  • Master in Translation and Terminology Studies
  • Master of Architecture
  • Master of Arts in Baroque Studies
  • Master of Arts in Cultural Heritage Management
  • Master of Engineering
  • Master of Science in Project Management
  • Master of Science in Digital Dentistry
  • Master of Science in Clinical Dentistry
  • Master of Dental Surgery
  • International Master of Business Administration
  • Master in Accountancy
  • Master of Arts in Banking, Investments and Finance
  • Master of Arts in Management of Social Care Services
  • Master of Arts in Public Policy Leadership
  • Master of Arts in Tourism Management
  • Master of Science in Economics
  • Master of Science in Financial Regulation and Compliance
  • Master of Science in Insurance and Risk Management
  • Master of Science (Public Policy and Strategic Management)
  • Master in Lifelong Career Guidance and Development
  • Master in Teaching and Learning
  • Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Management
  • Master of Education (Teaching of Ethics in Schools)
  • Master of Science in Integrated Product Development
  • Master of Science in Intelligent Systems, Signals and Control
  • Master of Science (Literacy and Numeracy in Neurodiverse Profiles)
  • Master of Science (Mental Health Nursing)
  • Master of Science (Orthotics and Prosthetics)
  • Master of Science in Diabetes Care
  • Master of Science in Digital Health
  • Master of Science in Medical Physics
  • Master of Science in Patient Safety and Clinical Risk Management
  • Master of Science (Artificial Intelligence)
  • Master of Science (Information Systems)
  • Master of Science (Cybersecurity)
  • Master of Science (Data Science)
  • Master of Science (Microelectronics and Microsystems)
  • Master of Science (Telecommunications Engineering)
  • Master of Advocacy
  • Master of Notarial Studies
  • Master of Arts in Financial Services
  • Master of Arts in Human Rights Law and Practice
  • Master of Laws in European and Comparative Law
  • Master of Laws in European Business Law
  • Master of Arts in Digital Marketing Communication
  • Master in Advanced Clinical Pharmacy
  • Master of Pharmacy
  • Master of Science in Addiction Studies
  • Master of Science in Clinical Radiology
  • Master of Science in Pharmacotoxicology
  • Master of Science (Mathematics)
  • Master of Science (Operations Research)
  • Master of Science (Statistics)
  • Master of Science in Applied Chemistry
  • Master of Science in Applied Oceanography
  • Master of Arts in Community Action and Development
  • Master of Arts in Disability Studies
  • Master of Gender Studies
  • Master of Gender, Society and Culture
  • Master in Counselling
  • Master in Probation Services
  • Master in Youth and Community Studies
  • Master of Gerontology and Geriatrics
  • Master of Social Work
  • Master of Arts in Business Ethics
  • Master of Arts in Environmental Ethics
  • Master of Arts in Spirituality
  • Master of Arts in Spiritual Companionship
  • Master of Arts in Youth Ministry
  • Master in Theology
  • Master of Science in Digital Games (taught and research)
  • Master of Science in Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
  • Master in Creativity and Innovation
  • Master of Arts in European Integration Studies
  • Master of Arts in European Politics, Economics and Law
  • Master in Maltese Studies
  • Master of Science in Sustainable Energy (taught and research)
  • Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics and Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages
  • Master of Science in Clinical Electrophysiology (Neurophysiology)
  • Master in Knowledge-based Entrepreneurship
  • Master in Education for Sustainable Development
  • Master of Science in Bioinformatics
  • Master of Arts in Transdisciplinary Childhood Studies
  • Erasmus Mundus Master in Resilience in Educational Contexts (joint EU degree)
  • Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution and Mediterranean Security
  • Master of Science in Integrative Medical Systems
  • Master in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Culture
  • Master of Arts in Diplomatic Studies
  • Master of Diplomacy
  • Master of Arts in Theatre and Performance (C21 Studies and Perspectives)

Why Study At Vives University Of Applied Sciences?

VIVES offers several compelling reasons for international students seeking a hands-on and career-focused education:

Practice-Oriented and Industry-Relevant Education

VIVES is renowned for its strong emphasis on practical skills. Programs are designed in close collaboration with businesses and organizations, ensuring that graduates gain real-world experience through extensive internships and projects.

Prestigious Academic Reputation

Consistently ranked among the top 200 universities globally.

Multilingual Programs

Offers several programs in English and opportunities to improve your German skills.

International Environment

Over 27,000 international students from more than 130 countries.

International Environment

Over 27,000 international students from more than 130 countries.

Popular English-taught Programs

VIVES University of Applied Sciences offers a selection of Bachelor’s and Master’s programs, as well as postgraduate certificates, taught fully in English, particularly in applied engineering, business, and health-related fields.

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering: Electromechanics

Focuses on the integration of electrical and mechanical
engineering, preparing students for roles in automation, maintenance, and production.

Legal Studies (LL.M)

Ideal for students with a law background seeking to specialize in international and European law.

Science-Technology-Society (MA)

An interdisciplinary program exploring the relationship between science, innovation, and society.

Economics (MSc)

Offers deep theoretical and quantitative training in economic analysis.

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