{"id":84781,"date":"2026-09-29T11:41:15","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T11:41:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=84781"},"modified":"2026-09-29T11:41:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T11:41:20","slug":"university-of-malta-acceptance-rate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-malta-acceptance-rate\/","title":{"rendered":"University of Malta Acceptance Rate 2026: What Indian Students Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">9<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"quick-read-box\">\n\n  <div class=\"qr-header\">\n    <span style=\"font-size:18px;\">\u26a1<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"qr-title\">Quick Read<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <ul>\n    <li>UM does not publish an official acceptance rate; estimates run 70-89%.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Indian Class 12 holders enter bachelor&#8217;s courses through UM&#8217;s Foundation Studies program.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Master&#8217;s applications are assessed case by case against course-specific degree classifications.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Visa-requiring Indian applicants face an earlier deadline: 1 July for October intake.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <div class=\"qr-footer\">\n    \ud83d\udc49 Best for: Indian Class 12 students and graduates shortlisting the University of Malta for the 2027-28 intake.\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-malta-acceptance-rate\/#University_of_Malta_Acceptance_Rate_Is_There_an_Official_Figure\" title=\"University of Malta Acceptance Rate: Is There an Official Figure?\">University of Malta Acceptance Rate: Is There an Official Figure?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-malta-acceptance-rate\/#University_of_Malta_Acceptance_Rate_for_International_Students_from_India\" title=\"University of Malta Acceptance Rate for International Students from India\">University of Malta Acceptance Rate for International Students from India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-malta-acceptance-rate\/#University_of_Malta_General_Entry_Requirements_for_Indian_Students\" title=\"University of Malta General Entry Requirements for Indian Students\">University of Malta General Entry Requirements for Indian Students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-malta-acceptance-rate\/#Is_Malta_University_Good_QS_2027_Ranking_and_Reputation\" title=\"Is Malta University Good? QS 2027 Ranking and Reputation\">Is Malta University Good? QS 2027 Ranking and Reputation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-malta-acceptance-rate\/#University_of_Malta_Admission_Fee_and_Tuition_in_INR\" title=\"University of Malta Admission Fee and Tuition in INR\">University of Malta Admission Fee and Tuition in INR<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-malta-acceptance-rate\/#University_of_Malta_Admission_Deadlines_2027-28\" title=\"University of Malta Admission Deadlines 2027-28\">University of Malta Admission Deadlines 2027-28<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-malta-acceptance-rate\/#University_of_Malta_vs_American_University_of_Malta_vs_QMUL_Malta\" title=\"University of Malta vs American University of Malta vs QMUL Malta\">University of Malta vs American University of Malta vs QMUL Malta<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-malta-acceptance-rate\/#Why_Indian_Applicants_Get_Rejected_at_the_University_of_Malta\" title=\"Why Indian Applicants Get Rejected at the University of Malta\">Why Indian Applicants Get Rejected at the University of Malta<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-malta-acceptance-rate\/#3_Takeaways_on_University_of_Malta_Acceptance_Rate\" title=\"3 Takeaways on University of Malta Acceptance Rate\">3 Takeaways on University of Malta Acceptance Rate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-malta-acceptance-rate\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_University_of_Malta_Acceptance_Rate\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions About University of Malta Acceptance Rate\">Frequently Asked Questions About University of Malta Acceptance Rate<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-58d4212\" id=\"strong-university-of-malta-acceptance-rate-is-there-an-official-figure-strong\" data-block-id=\"58d4212\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"University_of_Malta_Acceptance_Rate_Is_There_an_Official_Figure\"><\/span><strong>University of Malta Acceptance Rate: Is There an Official Figure?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The University of Malta<\/a> acceptance rate is not published by the university. UM does not release application-to-offer data, so every percentage you see online is a third-party estimate, not an official statistic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Source<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>University of Malta acceptance rate quoted<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Basis<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>uniRank<\/td><td>80-89%<\/td><td>Own estimate; no methodology published<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>EduRank<\/td><td>Estimated figure<\/td><td>Modelled on similar universities; states UM publishes no acceptance data<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Other study-abroad aggregators<\/td><td>70-80%<\/td><td>No source given<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So why does the University of Malta acceptance rate look so high? UM is a requirement-based university. Its<a href=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/study\/admissionsadvice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/study\/admissionsadvice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">admissions office<\/a> states that applicants whose qualifications give access to recognised universities in their home country are generally accepted, provided those qualifications are comparable to UM&#8217;s standard and the course has no special entry requirements. If you meet the published rules and apply on time, an offer is likely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For an Indian applicant, the university-wide figure matters less than three filters: the right qualification route, a valid English test score, and the earlier deadline for visa-requiring applicants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Treat any single University of Malta acceptance rate figure with caution. Indian students refused by UM are rarely rejected on merit. They usually miss the English test deadline or apply for direct bachelor&#8217;s entry with a Class 12 certificate that UM routes to Foundation Studies.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-35cef75\" id=\"strong-university-of-malta-acceptance-rate-for-international-students-from-india-strong\" data-block-id=\"35cef75\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"University_of_Malta_Acceptance_Rate_for_International_Students_from_India\"><\/span><strong>University of Malta Acceptance Rate for International Students from India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Malta acceptance rate for international students changes with your level of study and course. UM has around 12,000 students, including roughly 2,800 international students from over 144 countries, according to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/about\/facts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/about\/facts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UM&#8217;s facts and figures page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-90617f1\" id=\"strong-bachelors-the-foundation-route-strong\" data-block-id=\"90617f1\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Bachelor&#8217;s: The Foundation Route<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>UM&#8217;s<a href=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/study\/admissionsadvice\/international\/country-specificqualifications\/india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/study\/admissionsadvice\/international\/country-specificqualifications\/india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">India qualifications page<\/a> routes Indian Class 12 holders (CBSE AISSCE, ISC up to 2014, state HSC or Standard 12) into its one-year Certificate in Foundation Studies programs, rather than direct bachelor&#8217;s entry. Entry is at the discretion of the International School for Foundation Studies. Completing the humanities Foundation course guarantees a place in a number of UM undergraduate degrees in the humanities and social sciences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-0a50b50\" id=\"strong-masters-case-by-case-assessment-strong\" data-block-id=\"0a50b50\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Master&#8217;s: Case-by-Case Assessment<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For taught master&#8217;s degrees, UM checks your bachelor&#8217;s degree against the classification or GPA set by each course and assesses every complete application case by case. Some courses also call applicants for an interview. If you are comparing programs, our guide to<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/ms-in-malta-universities-cost-and-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/ms-in-malta-universities-cost-and-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MS in Malta for Indian students<\/a> covers costs and requirements across Maltese institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-442d81b\" id=\"strong-university-of-malta-medical-school-acceptance-rate-strong\" data-block-id=\"442d81b\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>University of Malta Medical School Acceptance Rate<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Malta medical school acceptance rate is not published either, but this is the one route where selectivity is real. The Doctor of Medicine and Surgery (MD) is a five-year program costing Rs.28.34 lakh (EUR 26,000) per year for non-EU students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>University of Malta medicine entry requirements add a language condition most applicants miss. Non-Maltese applicants must present the Medical Maltese Proficiency Certificate, or pass the Medical Maltese study-unit in the Certificate in Foundation Studies in Medical and Dental Sciences, before the course starts. That Foundation course costs Rs.17.44 lakh (EUR 16,000). The 2026-entry MD deadline for overseas qualification holders was 30 January 2026, and the 2027 date has not yet been announced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-ade7fb0\" id=\"strong-university-of-malta-general-entry-requirements-for-indian-students-strong\" data-block-id=\"ade7fb0\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"University_of_Malta_General_Entry_Requirements_for_Indian_Students\"><\/span><strong>University of Malta General Entry Requirements for Indian Students<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Malta general entry requirements depend on your level, and every international applicant must present a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/prove-your-english-language-abilities-with-a-secure-english-language-test-selt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Secure English Language Test (SELT)<\/a> result. India is not on UM&#8217;s<a href=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/study\/admissionsadvice\/international\/exemptions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/study\/admissionsadvice\/international\/exemptions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SELT exemption list<\/a>, so an English-medium school or college certificate does not replace the test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Level<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Academic requirement<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>IELTS Academic<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Foundation Studies<\/td><td>Class 12 \/ HSC \/ AISSCE, at the School&#8217;s discretion<\/td><td>5.5 overall; 5.0 in Writing and Reading<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bachelor&#8217;s<\/td><td>Foundation certificate (for Indian Class 12 holders)<\/td><td>6.0 overall; Writing 6.0; other bands 5.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Taught master&#8217;s<\/td><td>Relevant bachelor&#8217;s at the course-set classification or GPA<\/td><td>6.5 overall; 6.0 in each band<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PhD<\/td><td>Master&#8217;s degree plus research proposal<\/td><td>6.5 overall; 6.0 in each band<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These University of Malta admission requirements for international students also accept <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/pte-score-for-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PTE<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/best-20-toefl-accepting-universities-in-uk-minimum-scores\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TOEFL<\/a> and Cambridge results, per UM&#8217;s<a href=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/study\/admissionsadvice\/international\/englishlanguagerequirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/study\/admissionsadvice\/international\/englishlanguagerequirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">English language requirements page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>English test<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Undergraduate<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Postgraduate<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/ielts-score-for-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IELTS Academic<\/a> (UKVI and One Skill Retake also considered)<\/td><td>6.0 (Writing 6.0)<\/td><td>6.5 (6.0 each band)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PTE Academic<\/td><td>65 (59 in each element)<\/td><td>71 (65 in each element)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TOEFL iBT, pre-January 2026 scale<\/td><td>80 (Writing 20)<\/td><td>95 (Writing 24)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TOEFL iBT, January 2026 onwards scale<\/td><td>4 (Writing 4.5)<\/td><td>5 (Writing 5)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cambridge<\/td><td>Advanced Certificate, Grade C<\/td><td>Advanced Certificate, Grade C<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>IELTS and TOEFL scores count only if issued within 2 years of your UM course start date. To compare these bands with other destinations, see our guide to the<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/ielts-score-for-different-countries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/ielts-score-for-different-countries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">minimum IELTS score for different countries<\/a><\/u><\/em><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-97305d7\" id=\"strong-do-university-of-malta-entry-requirements-points-apply-to-you-strong\" data-block-id=\"97305d7\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Do University of Malta Entry Requirements Points Apply to You?<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Malta entry requirements points you see discussed online relate to the Maltese Matriculation Certificate (MATSEC), which is the route for local applicants. Indian applicants select &#8220;Overseas Qualifications&#8221; when applying and are assessed on their Indian certificates, degree and SELT score, not on MATSEC points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-d9e6f62\" id=\"strong-is-malta-university-good-qs-2027-ranking-and-reputation-strong\" data-block-id=\"d9e6f62\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Malta_University_Good_QS_2027_Ranking_and_Reputation\"><\/span><strong>Is Malta University Good? QS 2027 Ranking and Reputation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are asking &#8220;is Malta university good&#8221; as an Indian applicant, the rankings trend is the clearest answer. UM ranked =696 in the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.topuniversities.com\/universities\/university-malta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topuniversities.com\/universities\/university-malta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">QS World University Rankings 2027<\/a>, its first time inside the global top 700, and it has remained Malta&#8217;s top-ranked university in QS since the rankings began.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>QS World University Rankings edition<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>University of Malta rank<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2021, 2022, 2023<\/td><td>801-1000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2024<\/td><td>851-900<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2025<\/td><td>751-760<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2026<\/td><td>741-750<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2027<\/td><td>=696<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The strongest signal for Indian students is employability. UM ranked 21st worldwide for the Employment Outcomes indicator in QS 2027, up 19 places, according to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/newspoint\/academia\/2026\/universityofmaltacontinuesupwardtrajectoryinqsworlduniversityrankings2027.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/newspoint\/academia\/2026\/universityofmaltacontinuesupwardtrajectoryinqsworlduniversityrankings2027.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UM&#8217;s official announcement<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> A high University of Malta acceptance rate combined with a rising Malta university ranking makes UM a sensible &#8220;safe but credible&#8221; choice on a Europe shortlist. Pair it with our<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/study-in-malta-for-indian-students-top-colleges-fees-scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/study-in-malta-for-indian-students-top-colleges-fees-scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Study in Malta guide<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> and our list of<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/english-speaking-countries-in-europe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/english-speaking-countries-in-europe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">English-speaking countries in Europe<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> before you finalise.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-52c3827\" id=\"strong-university-of-malta-admission-fee-and-tuition-in-inr-strong\" data-block-id=\"52c3827\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"University_of_Malta_Admission_Fee_and_Tuition_in_INR\"><\/span><strong>University of Malta Admission Fee and Tuition in INR<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Fees do not change the University of Malta acceptance rate, but they decide whether UM fits your budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Cost item (non-EU applicants)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Amount<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>University of Malta admission fee (overseas qualifications)<\/td><td>Rs.10,900 (EUR 100) until the first deadline; Rs.21,800 (EUR 200) for late applications<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Certificate in Foundation Studies in Humanities (1 year, total)<\/td><td>Rs.7.19 lakh (EUR 6,600)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Certificate in Foundation Studies in Medical and Dental Sciences (1 year, total)<\/td><td>Rs.17.44 lakh (EUR 16,000)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BSc (Hons) Computing Science<\/td><td>Rs.11.77 lakh (EUR 10,800) per year<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sample taught master&#8217;s (total course fee)<\/td><td>Rs.11.45 lakh (EUR 10,500) to Rs.15.81 lakh (EUR 14,500)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Doctor of Medicine and Surgery<\/td><td>Rs.28.34 lakh (EUR 26,000) per year<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PhD, full-time<\/td><td>Rs.11.99 lakh (EUR 11,000) per year<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><strong> Exchange rate used: <\/strong>Rs.109 per EUR (mid-market, 29 September 2026). Verify the current rate before paying any fee.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These figures come from UM&#8217;s<a href=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/study\/feesfunding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/study\/feesfunding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fees and funding page<\/a> and individual 2026-27 course pages. UM lists tuition per course, and 2027-28 fees are yet to be published, so check your course page before budgeting. Some master&#8217;s courses also ask for a Rs.1.09 lakh (EUR 1,000) deposit on acceptance, which counts towards tuition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is university free in Malta? Not for Indian students. Low or no tuition applies to Maltese and EU\/EEA citizens on many courses, while non-EU students pay the fees above. The PhD gap shows the difference clearly: Rs.65,400 (EUR 600) a year for EU\/EEA full-time students versus Rs.11.99 lakh (EUR 11,000) for non-EU students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For the rest of your budget, see our breakdown of the<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-malta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-malta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cost of living in Malta<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> and the rules on<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/part-time-jobs-in-malta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/part-time-jobs-in-malta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">part-time jobs in Malta<\/a><\/u><\/em><em>. If you need funding, compare options in our guide to the<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/best-education-loan-in-india-for-study-abroad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/best-education-loan-in-india-for-study-abroad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best education loan for study abroad<\/a><\/u><\/em><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-ffe2d61\" id=\"strong-university-of-malta-admission-deadlines-2027-28-strong\" data-block-id=\"ffe2d61\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"University_of_Malta_Admission_Deadlines_2027-28\"><\/span><strong>University of Malta Admission Deadlines 2027-28<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For Indian applicants, timing affects the University of Malta acceptance rate more than grades. UM&#8217;s academic year starts every October, and applications open online from the previous November. A smaller intake runs in February. Here are the University of Malta admission dates that matter for Indian applicants, per UM&#8217;s<a href=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/study\/datesdeadlines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/study\/datesdeadlines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dates and deadlines page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Intake<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Applications open<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Deadline for visa-requiring applicants<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>SELT result due<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>October 2027 (main)<\/td><td>November 2026<\/td><td>Not yet announced (2026 cycle: 1 July 2026, 14:00)<\/td><td>1 July<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>February 2027 (limited courses)<\/td><td>Check course list<\/td><td>Check course list<\/td><td>10 November<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The university of malta admission deadline for non-visa applicants runs later (the October 2026 late deadline was 15 September 2026), but that date does not apply to Indian students who need a visa. After evaluation, the Office of the Registrar issues a decision letter. This University of Malta acceptance letter is the document you will need for your<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/malta-student-study-visa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/malta-student-study-visa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Malta study visa<\/a> file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Plan your IELTS or PTE attempt for early in the year, so a retake still fits before 1 July. A late SELT result means refusal even if you meet every other requirement.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-cf36261\" id=\"strong-university-of-malta-vs-american-university-of-malta-vs-qmul-malta-strong\" data-block-id=\"cf36261\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"University_of_Malta_vs_American_University_of_Malta_vs_QMUL_Malta\"><\/span><strong>University of Malta vs American University of Malta vs QMUL Malta<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Searches for the American University of Malta acceptance rate and the Queen Mary University of London Malta acceptance rate usually come from students comparing all three. None of them publishes an official rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Institution<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Acceptance rate<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What Indian students should know<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>University of Malta<\/td><td>Public, QS 2027 =696<\/td><td>Not published; estimates 70-89%<\/td><td>Foundation route for Class 12; SELT mandatory<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/aum.edu.mt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American University of Malta (AUM)<\/a><\/td><td>Private, American-style<\/td><td>Not published; third-party estimates 65-79%<\/td><td>Check program accreditation and fees on AUM&#8217;s site<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qmul.ac.uk\/malta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Queen Mary University of London, Malta<\/a><\/td><td>Branch campus of a UK university<\/td><td>Not published<\/td><td>Confirm programs and entry rules on QMUL&#8217;s official page<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If affordability is your main filter, compare Malta against other options in our guide to the<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/cheapest-country-to-study-abroad-for-indian-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/cheapest-country-to-study-abroad-for-indian-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cheapest country to study abroad for Indian students<\/a><\/u><\/em><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-4cafaa0\" id=\"strong-why-indian-applicants-get-rejected-at-the-university-of-malta-strong\" data-block-id=\"4cafaa0\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Indian_Applicants_Get_Rejected_at_the_University_of_Malta\"><\/span><strong>Why Indian Applicants Get Rejected at the University of Malta<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Given the high University of Malta acceptance rate, most refusals come from avoidable process mistakes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Late English test.<\/strong> The SELT result must reach UM by 1 July for the October intake, or the application fails.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wrong entry route.<\/strong> Applying straight to a bachelor&#8217;s course with a Class 12 certificate instead of Foundation Studies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Missed visa deadline.<\/strong> Working to the later non-visa deadline instead of the earlier visa-applicant cutoff.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Medicine without Maltese.<\/strong> Applying for MD without planning for the Medical Maltese Proficiency requirement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-58d5254\" id=\"strong-3-takeaways-on-university-of-malta-acceptance-rate-strong\" data-block-id=\"58d5254\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Takeaways_on_University_of_Malta_Acceptance_Rate\"><\/span><strong>3 Takeaways on University of Malta Acceptance Rate<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>The University of Malta acceptance rate is not officially published, <\/strong>so judge your chances against UM&#8217;s entry requirements, not an aggregator percentage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Class 12 applicants should plan for a Foundation Studies year,<\/strong> while graduates should check their course&#8217;s degree classification requirement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Treat 1 July as your real deadline<\/strong> and book your IELTS or PTE early enough to allow one retake.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em>A high University of Malta acceptance rate only helps if your SELT score, documents and visa timeline are ready before the 1 July cutoff. <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/webflow_progressive_form?utm_source=Counselling_SEO&amp;utm_medium=Blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a free session with a LeapScholar counselor<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> to check your eligibility for the October 2027 intake.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-fcbd751\" id=\"strong-frequently-asked-questions-about-university-of-malta-acceptance-rate-strong\" data-block-id=\"fcbd751\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_University_of_Malta_Acceptance_Rate\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About University of Malta Acceptance Rate<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<ul class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<li id=\"faq-question-1790681601767\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is studying in Malta worth it?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>For most Indian students, the value is an English-taught EU degree from a QS 2027 top-700 university at a lower cost than the UK or Ireland. The trade-offs are a small job market and only a one-time 9-month post-study permit.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1790681611887\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the rejection rate for a Malta student visa?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Malta does not publish a student visa rejection rate. European Commission data show Malta refused 31.7% of Indian Schengen short-stay applications in 2025, but that covers tourist visas, not the national student visa.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1790681630569\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Does University of Malta need IELTS?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Indian applicants need a Secure English Language Test such as IELTS Academic: 6.0 for bachelor&#8217;s and 6.5 for master&#8217;s. PTE, TOEFL and Cambridge are also accepted, and India is not on UM&#8217;s exemption list.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1790681651389\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the UM medical school acceptance rate?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>UM does not publish a medical school acceptance rate. MD is its most selective route, costing Rs.28.34 lakh (EUR 26,000) per year and requiring Medical Maltese Proficiency before the course starts.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1790681674954\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is it hard to get into UM?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Most UM courses are not hard to enter if you meet the entry requirements; third-party estimates put the University of Malta acceptance rate at 70-89%. Difficulty rises for Medicine, limited-place courses and late SELT submissions.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1790681696835\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Does Malta accept study gaps?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>UM&#8217;s admissions pages do not set a maximum study gap, as admission is based on your qualifications. Keep your English score within its 2-year validity and be ready to explain the gap in your visa file.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1790681726355\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Why do students choose Malta for study?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Students choose Malta for English-taught degrees, EU and Schengen access, and lower tuition than many Western European options. UM&#8217;s rise to =696 in QS 2027 adds credibility.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1790681749359\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I join UM directly after Class 12?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Indian Class 12 holders cannot usually enter a UM bachelor&#8217;s degree directly. UM places them in a one-year Foundation Studies course, such as the humanities program costing Rs.7.19 lakh (EUR 6,600).<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1790681781194\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I get PR in Malta after study?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Malta has no direct PR route after study. Graduates can get a one-time 9-month post-study permit, move to a work permit, then apply for long-term residence after 5 years of legal residence; student permit years do not count.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1790681793299\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>When do 2027-28 admissions open?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Applications for the October 2027 intake open online from November 2026. The 2027 visa-applicant deadline is not yet announced; the 2026 cutoff was 1 July.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">9<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> \u26a1 Quick Read UM does not publish an official acceptance rate; estimates run 70-89%. Indian Class 12 holders enter bachelor&#8217;s courses through UM&#8217;s Foundation Studies program. Master&#8217;s applications are assessed case by case against course-specific degree classifications. 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