What is the total cost of studying in Malta for Indian students?

Budget tuition plus rent, food, transport, health cover, and one-time setup (deposit, flights, visa). City choice often moves living costs more than ranking. Use the ranges on this page as planning bands — confirm latest fees on the university site.

Can scholarships meaningfully cut the cost of Malta?

Yes for early, competitive merit awards and some government schemes — but most students should model a full self-funded budget first, then treat scholarships as upside, not the base plan.

Is living cost the same across Malta?

No — capital and coastal metros usually cost more than regional cities. Compare rent and commute before locking an offer letter.

Cost of Studying in Malta

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✓Verified by NexStudy Counselors📊 Data context: QS, THE, Government Sources📅 Updated April 2026🤝 Malta Education Partner

Official sources

identita.gov.mt · english_requirement · verified 2026-10-02English requirement for a Malta student visa: IELTS 5.5.
identita.gov.mt · financial_requirement · verified 2026-10-02Proof of funds for Malta: At least 75% of the Maltese national minimum wage for every month of study (about €745/month in 2026), shown by the last 3 months of bank statements, plus proof of tuition payment
identita.gov.mt · intakes · verified 2026-10-02Main intakes for Malta: October, January.
identita.gov.mt · post_study_work · verified 2026-10-02Post-study work in Malta: Post-study residence permit for job-searching or entrepreneurship (Identita form N.03), applied for before your student permit expires — 9 months (one-time).
identita.gov.mt · visa_fee · verified 2026-10-02Malta Student National Visa / eResidence Permit application cost: ₹10,800 (€100 standard visa fee; €150 for a next-day appointment); the study residence permit application in Malta costs a further €50 (about ₹5,400) (approximately US$110).
identita.gov.mt · visa_processing_time · verified 2026-10-02Malta Student National Visa / eResidence Permit processing time: Identita student national visa guidance says apply at least 9 weeks before course commencement.
identita.gov.mt · work_rights · verified 2026-10-02Work rights on the Malta Student National Visa / eResidence Permit: Up to 20 hrs/week. Full-time higher-education students (MQF level 5 and above) can apply for a Jobsplus work permit once their study residence permit is issued, with no 3-month wait; other student-visa holders may work only after their first 3 months

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Cost of Studying in Malta — quick summary

This page summarizes the essentials for Indian students at the cost intent. NexStudy currently lists 11+ universities for Malta so you can compare fees, cohort cities, scholarships, and visas in one funnel.

We keep long-form depth (tables, calculators, FAQs) inside the consolidated study-abroad pillar at https://nexstudy.in/study-in/malta#cost so citations stay coherent for students and counselors.

Sample tuition signals in Malta (directory bands — verify on official pages)

University	Fees label	City
American University of Malta (Through ApplyMalta)	€9,000 / €9,000	Birkirkara
Apply Malta	$35,000 / $35,000	Valletta
APPLY MALTA	See programme page	MALTA
Ascencia International	€35,000 / €35,000	—
Cross College Malta (Through ApplyMalta)	€9,000 / €9,000	Sliema
GBS Malta	€9,636 / €9,636	—
Global College Malta	€9,000 / €9,000	Smartcity
IBS Malta (Apply Malta)	See programme page	MALTA
Learnkey Training Institute	€9,000 / €9,000	Birkirkara
London School of Commerce (Apply Malta)	See programme page	MALTA

Living costs vary by city; pair this table with the cost-of-living breakdown below.

Updated: April 2026Source: NexStudy counselors + NexStudy catalogueConfidence: medium — verify on official immigration and university sites

💰 Cost of Living in Malta

Monthly expenses breakdown for international students

Expense	Estimated Range
Rent (Shared Apartment)	EUR 400-700/mo
Groceries	EUR 150-250/mo
Transport (Bus Pass)	EUR 21/mo (student)
Dining Out	EUR 8-15/meal

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University

Fees label

City

American University of Malta (Through ApplyMalta)

€9,000 / €9,000

Birkirkara

Apply Malta

$35,000 / $35,000

Valletta

APPLY MALTA

See programme page

MALTA

Ascencia International

€35,000 / €35,000

—

Cross College Malta (Through ApplyMalta)

€9,000 / €9,000

Sliema

GBS Malta

€9,636 / €9,636

—

Global College Malta

€9,000 / €9,000

Smartcity

IBS Malta (Apply Malta)

See programme page

MALTA

Learnkey Training Institute

€9,000 / €9,000

Birkirkara

London School of Commerce (Apply Malta)

See programme page

MALTA

Expense

Estimated Range

Rent (Shared Apartment)

EUR 400-700/mo

Groceries

EUR 150-250/mo

Transport (Bus Pass)

EUR 21/mo (student)

Dining Out

EUR 8-15/meal

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