University of St Andrews

At a glance

L-Università ta' Malta, known as the University of Malta, is the highest educational institution in Malta. With origins on a Jesuit College dating from 1592, the University of Malta officially came into existence in 1769. Today, the University of Malta offers a unique learning experience across its fourteen faculties. Malta’s Mediterranean position, rich archaeology and unique experiences of rule by the Knights Hospitaller and the British Empire make it a fascinating location to study history.
Established : 1769
Student Population : 11500

Website and links

Website : Malta Homepage

Study abroad page : Exchange Students Webpage

Who can go

Students on degree programmes in the following subject areas may apply to study abroad during their Junior Honours year at L-Università ta' Malta (University of Malta):

Note: Joint Honours students may only apply for a full year abroad if BOTH subjects are listed above. Joint Honours students applying for one semester must seek permission from both Schools.

Study abroad coordinator

Each School has a designated Study Abroad Coordinator.

Semester dates

Semester dates are as follows

2021/2
Semester 1 Sep 2021 to Feb 2022
Semester 2 Feb 2022 to Jun 2022
2022/3
Semester 1 Sep 2022 to Feb 2023
Semester 2 Feb 2023 to Jun 2023

Your studies abroad

St Andrews academic requirements

• Minimum Credit in Academic year : 48
• Minimum Credit in Semester : 24
• Maximum Credit in Academic year : 60
• Maximum Credit in Semester: 30
• Module Weighting : 3,5,8

Partner Course Catalogue : Course lists are available for exchange students.

See our Credits and modules abroad webpage for information on the number of credits we expect students to take at our partner institutions. St Andrews expects students to attend all classes as part of their programme abroad. Assessment methods may vary across partners and could include class participation, continuous assessment in the form of homework and final exams. All courses must be agreed with your Study Abroad Coordinator. See Academic information for further details, as well as information about credit and grade conversion.

Application and selection

This is a School Abroad programme.

Places available

Places available : 2 semsester places or 1 full year place

Places available may vary from year to year depending on the exchange balance. Numbers for the following academic year will be confirmed at the information meeting.

Getting there and getting around

Flights to Malta are available from Edinburgh airport, and from many other UK airports.

The University of Malta has four campuses: Gozo, Valletta, Marsaxlokk and the main campus at Msida. The main campus is located close to the historic capital of Valletta, and within easy commuting distance of the two main University of Malta accommodation options. In Malta, public transport is safe and affordable. Buses operate between 0530 and 2300 on most routes and a night service is also available on Friday, Saturday nights, public holidays and feast days. Students can benefit from advantageous fares with a student tallinja card. Please refer to the Public Transport website for more information. Ferries are also available from the port of Cirkewwa to the nearby islands of Gozo and Comino.

Accommodation

Malta offers two accommodation options for students, located close to the University campus. Registered students may opt to live at the University Residence or Hotel Kappara. The University Residence is made up of 7-8 bedroom town houses. It also offers a shop, canteen and self-catering facilities. The Hotel Kappara has kitchenette facilities. Students can choose shared or single occupancy rooms at either location. A swimming pool is available at each location. The University Residence is located 2 miles from the main Msida campus and the Hotel Kappara is half a mile away. Both are served by good public transport, and the University Residence also has its own shuttle bus service. Ferries are also available from the port of Cirkewwa to the nearby islands of Gozo and Comino.

Please note that St Andrews is unable to guarantee housing at any of our partner institutions. Guidance on finding accommodation abroad is available on the Global Office webpage.

Student services and orientation

At the start of each semester, the International Office will organise an orientation session for incoming students, covering administrative and academic procedures, services and leisure.

Useful information is available on the University of Malta’s administrative and student services webpage.

Please be aware that student support services will be different across all of our partner universities.