EU students on full-time bachelor's programmes at the University of Malta, MCAST and ITS pay no tuition fees, while non-EU students pay – e.g. €8,500 a year for a BA in History at UM. The University of Malta has around 1,900 international students from 127 countries, and English is enough for most casual jobs. Find out where to look for housing and what around €900–1,400 a month covers.
Study in Europe estimates living costs in Malta at around €900–1,400 a month – including housing, food, bills, transport and personal expenses.
Housing takes the biggest share. You can choose between:
Demand is high, so book your accommodation as early as possible – Study in Europe says so directly. On the University of Malta website you will find practical information on accommodation, visas and opening a bank account.
Sources: European Commission – Study in Europe (education.ec.europa.eu/study-in-europe), Eurostat, official national study and residence portals and authorities, Eurodesk, enic-naric.net, studentnews.eu. As of September 2026.
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