Education System in Malta

University / Tertiary EducationBusiness and Education

After students pass their A-levels, (2 A-levels and 4 intermediate) they are free to start at the University of Malta or MCAST when they want. Usually students start when they are around 18 years old, and graduate accordingly with how long their courses are.

The University of Malta is the highest form of educational institution in Malta, and it is also the oldest University in Europe being over 400 years old. The University of Malta offers undergraduate and post-graduate level degrees and it is entirely financed by the Government. Courses of studies last between one and six years, and then the possibility of doing a PhD program.