University of Malta: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #941 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #382 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #1 of 6 | In Malta |
| #205 of 1,029 | For Publishing |
| Top50% | For 133 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.um.edu.mt
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 51%*
* The University of Malta is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Matriculation Certificate, including 2 subjects taken at Advanced Level and 3 at Intermediate Level, together with Systems of Knowledge, or equivalent qualifications; passes in the Secondary Education Certificate at Grade 5 or better in Maltese, English Language and Mathematics. Enquiries to University Registrar or Director, International and EU Office. |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to July (October - January; February-June) |
Research profile
University of Malta has published 15,372 scientific papers with 280,106 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Medicine, Physics, Political Science, Law, and Philosophy.
University of Malta majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 27 | 121 |
| 1994 | 30 | 128 |
| 1995 | 47 | 190 |
| 1996 | 41 | 148 |
| 1997 | 65 | 205 |
| 1998 | 51 | 232 |
| 1999 | 58 | 264 |
| 2000 | 54 | 355 |
| 2001 | 66 | 433 |
| 2002 | 100 | 506 |
| 2003 | 83 | 618 |
| 2004 | 85 | 793 |
| 2005 | 138 | 951 |
| 2006 | 127 | 1275 |
| 2007 | 151 | 1691 |
| 2008 | 209 | 2302 |
| 2009 | 200 | 2593 |
| 2010 | 268 | 3108 |
| 2011 | 320 | 3675 |
| 2012 | 451 | 4489 |
| 2013 | 492 | 5367 |
| 2014 | 611 | 6568 |
| 2015 | 690 | 7380 |
| 2016 | 773 | 8677 |
| 2017 | 898 | 10360 |
| 2018 | 981 | 13001 |
| 2019 | 1018 | 16149 |
| 2020 | 1155 | 22426 |
| 2021 | 1396 | 29173 |
| 2022 | 1340 | 31293 |
| 2023 | 1396 | 36131 |
| 2024 | 1064 | 37975 |
| 2025 | 748 | 34440 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Malta gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Faculty | Course | Annual Tuition Fee (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Arts | Bachelor of Arts (Hons) | 1,500 |
| Faculty of Arts | Bachelor of Fine Arts (Hons) | 1,500 |
| Faculty of Arts | Bachelor of Music (Hons) | 1,500 |
| Faculty of Arts | Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology | 1,500 |
| Faculty of Dental Surgery | Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Hons) | 9,000 |
| Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy | Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) | 2,000 |
| Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy | Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) in Accountancy | 2,000 |
| Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy | Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) in Economics | 2,000 |
| Faculty of Education | Bachelor of Education (Hons) | 1,500 |
| Faculty of Engineering | Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 2,500 |
| Faculty of Engineering | Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering | 2,500 |
| Faculty of Health Sciences | Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Nursing Studies | 2,500 |
| Faculty of Health Sciences | Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Physiotherapy | 4,000 |
| Faculty of Information and Communication Technology | Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computer Science | 2,500 |
| Faculty of Laws | Bachelor of Laws (Hons) | 2,500 |
| Faculty of Medicine and Surgery | Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Hons) | 35,000 |
| Faculty of Science | Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Chemistry | 2,000 |
| Faculty of Science | Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Mathematics | 2,000 |
| Faculty of Science | Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Physics | 2,000 |
| Faculty of Theology | Bachelor of Theology (Hons) | 1,500 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Malta.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Doctorate | Accountancy, Agriculture, Art History, Biology, Communication Studies, Dentistry, Economics, Education, Engineering, English, Geography, Information Technology, Italian, Law, Maltese, Management, Medicine, Music, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physiology, Sociology, Surgery, Theatre, Theology |
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University of Malta alumni
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Kim Jong-il
- Occupations
- film producertelevision directorfilm actormilitary personnelvoice actor
- Biography
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Kim Jong Il was a North Korean politician and dictator who was the second supreme leader of North Korea from the death of his father Kim Il Sung in 1994 until his own death in 2011. Posthumously, Kim Jong Il was declared an Eternal Leader of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK).
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Roberta Metsola
- Occupations
- juristpolitician
- Biography
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Roberta Metsola is a Maltese politician who has served as the president of the European Parliament since January 2022. She is a member of Malta's Nationalist Party (PN) and the European People's Party (EPP).
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Edward de Bono
- Occupations
- physicianphilosopherpsychologistuniversity teacher
- Biography
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Edward Charles Francis Publius de Bono was a Maltese physician and commentator. He originated the term lateral thinking, and wrote many books on thinking, including Six Thinking Hats.
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Joseph Muscat
- Occupations
- journalistpolitician
- Biography
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Joseph Muscat KUOM is a Maltese politician who served as the 13th prime minister of Malta from 2013 to 2020 and leader of the Labour Party from 2008 to 2020.
University of Malta faculties and divisions
| Academy : Diplomatic Studies | International Relations and Diplomacy |
|---|---|
| Campus : Gozo | Arts and Humanities, Business and Commerce |
| Centre : Biomedical Cybernetics | Biomedical Engineering |
| Centre : Education Resilience and Socio-Emotional Health | Educational Sciences, Health Sciences |
| Centre : Educational Research | International and Comparative Education, Mediterranean Studies |
| Centre : English Language Proficiency | English, Modern Languages |
| Centre : Entrepreneurship and Business incubation | Business and Commerce, Management |
| Centre : Environmental Education and research | Environmental Studies |
| Centre : Labour Studies | Labour and Industrial Relations |
| Centre : Liberal arts and sciences | Arts and Humanities, Natural Sciences |
| Centre : Literacy Education | Literacy Education |
| Centre : Molecular Medicine and Biobanking | Biomedicine, Medicine |
| Faculty : Arts | Archaeology, Art History, Arts and Humanities, Classical Languages, English, French, Geography, German, History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Italian, Maltese, Oriental Studies, Philosophy, Sociology, Spanish, Translation and Interpretation |
| Faculty : Built Environment | Architectural and Environmental Design, Architectural Restoration, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Heritage Preservation, Structural Architecture, Town Planning, Visual Arts |
| Faculty : Dental Surgery | Dentistry, Surgery |
| Faculty : Economics, Management and Accountancy | Accountancy, Banking, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, Public Administration, Social Policy, Social Work |
| Faculty : Education | Art Education, Education, Educational Sciences, Foreign Languages Education, Mathematics Education, Primary Education, Psychology, Science Education, Technology Education |
| Faculty : Engineering | Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Power Engineering, Production Engineering |
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Biomedicine, Food Science, Health Administration, Health Sciences, Midwifery, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Podiatry, Radiology, Rehabilitation and Therapy |
| Faculty : Information and Communication Technology | Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Microelectronics, Nanotechnology, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Faculty : Laws | Civil Law, Commercial Law, Communication Studies, Comparative Law, Criminal Law, Environmental Studies, European Union Law, International Law, Law, Media Studies, Public Law |
| Faculty : Media and Knowledge Sciences | Archiving, Cognitive Sciences, Communication Studies, Information Management, Information Sciences, Library Science, Mass Communication, Media Studies |
| Faculty : Medicine and Surgery | Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Health, Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Physiology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Health, Surgery |
| Faculty : Science | Biology, Chemistry, Materials Engineering, Operations Research, Physics, Statistics |
| Faculty : Social Wellbeing | Criminology, Family Studies, Gender Studies, Gerontology, Psychology, Social Studies |
| Faculty : Theology | Canon Law, Greek (Classical), Hebrew, History of Religion, Holy Writings, Pastoral Studies, Philosophy, Religious Practice, Theology |
| Institute : Aerospace technologies | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering |
| Institute : Anglo-Italian Studies | Cultural Studies, English Studies, Italian, Literature |
| Institute : Baroque Studies | Architecture |
| Institute : Confucius | Asian Studies, Chinese |
| Institute : Design and Development of Thinking | Cognitive Sciences |
| Institute : Digital Games | Computer Science |
| Institute : Earth Systems | Coastal Studies, Earth Sciences, Environmental Management, Food Science, Geography, Rural Studies |
| Institute : European studies | European Languages |
| Institute : Islands and Small States | Geography (Human), Island Studies |
| Institute : Linguistics | Bilingual and Bicultural Education, Linguistics |
| Institute : Maltese Studies | Maltese, Mediterranean Studies |
| Institute : Mediterranean | Anthropology, Dance, Geography, History, Mediterranean Studies, Music, Theatre |
| Institute : Physical Education and Sport | Physical Education, Sports |
| Institute : Public Administration and Management | Management, Public Administration |
| Institute : Space sciences and astronomy | Astronomy and Space Science |
| Institute : Sustainable Development | Development Studies |
| Institute : Sustainable Energy | Energy Engineering |
| Institute : Tourism, Travel and Culture | Cultural Studies, Tourism |
General information
| Alternative names | UM |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1769 |
| Motto | Ut Fructificemus Deo |
Location and contacts
| Address | Msida, MSD 2080 Malta |
|---|---|
| City population | 17,000 |