Study in Malta: compare colleges, courses and fees
15 Malta colleges we work with, side by side: MQF Level 5+ courses, tuition, application fees, intakes and English options for Nepali students. Pick a college, then let us check it against your profile.
- Colleges
- 15
- Tuition / year
- €5k–€8k
- Intakes
- Every 2–4 mo
- English
- IELTS or MOI
Malta colleges for Nepali students
Fees: Partner-college fee schedules shared with Intandem, March 2026. Fees change, so we confirm the current fee in writing before you pay.
Think Talent
MQF 5 · MQF 7Level 5 diplomas and Level 7 programmes in business, tourism and care.
- Tuition
- €6,500 (L5) · €7,500 (L7) per year
- Intake
- Every 2 months
Uniplural / Apex Group
MQF 5Health and social care management, plus a nursing bridging course.
- Tuition
- €6,500 · Nursing Bridging €5,500
- Intake
- Every 2 months
EEC-ITIS
MQF 5 · MQF 6International tourism and hospitality management, from diploma to bachelor's (Hons).
- Tuition
- €6,500 per year
- Intake
- Every 4 months
Idea Academy
MQF 5 · MQF 6 · MQF 740+ undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma courses across management, finance, fintech, AI and health.
- Tuition
- Varies by course — ask us
- Intake
- Every 4 months
Cross College / IBS
MQF 5 · MQF 6 · MQF 7Diplomas in accounting, business, IT and logistics, plus Level 7 data science and software engineering.
- Tuition
- €7,000 per diploma
- Intake
- Every 3 months
AVANZA Training Academy
MQF 5Level 5 Higher National Diplomas in business, hospitality and sports management.
- Tuition
- €7,500
- Intake
- Every 2 months
La Vallette Institute
MQF 5 · MQF 6 · MQF 7Nursing studies, health and social care, hospitality and business management.
- Tuition
- €7,000 · Nursing Bridging €5,500
- Intake
- Every 2 months
SSM
MQF 6 · MQF 7BBA, MBA and a Level 7 postgraduate diploma in leadership and management.
- Tuition
- BBA/MBA: €8,000 first year, then €4,000 per year
- Intake
- Every 2 months
MUV
MQF 5 · MQF 6Food science, from a Level 5 diploma to a BSc (Hons) in restaurant management.
- Tuition
- €8,000
- Intake
- Every 2 months
European College of Innovation (ECI)
MQF 5 · MQF 7IT, business, health and social care, and tourism, from Level 5 to Level 7, plus nursing bridging.
- Tuition
- €6,700 (L5 & L7) · Nursing Bridging €6,000
- Intake
- Every 2 months
21 Academy
MQF 5 · MQF 7Undergraduate diplomas in business, digital marketing and occupational health and safety, plus a master's in HRM.
- Tuition
- €7,500 (diploma) · €8,000 (master's)
- Intake
- Every 2 months
Malita International College
MQF 5 · MQF 6 · MQF 7Business, health and social care and tourism diplomas, plus BBA and MBA degrees.
- Tuition
- €6,500 (diploma) · €8,000 (degree)
- Intake
- Every 2 months
Learn Key Institute
MQF 5 · MQF 6 · MQF 7Business management, software design (AI & cloud), MBA and accounting and finance.
- Tuition
- €6,500 (L5 diploma & bachelor) · €7,500 (L7 diploma) · €8,000 (master's)
- Intake
- Every 4 months
Malta Facilities Management Academy
MQF 5 · MQF 6 · MQF 7Facilities management from diploma to BSc (Hons), plus MBA, MBA in AI and Level 7 postgraduate diplomas.
- Tuition
- €5,000 (diploma) · €6,500 (bachelor, first year)
- Intake
- Every 3 months
Training Three Sixty (TTS)
MQF 5A Level 5 diploma in health and social care.
- Tuition
- €6,500
- Intake
- Every 2 months
Malta college fees at a glance (March 2026)
| College | Application fee | Tuition | Intake | English interview |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Think Talent | €150 | €6,500 (L5) · €7,500 (L7) per year | Every 2 months | Ask us |
| Uniplural / Apex Group | €200 | €6,500 · Nursing Bridging €5,500 | Every 2 months | Ask us |
| EEC-ITIS | €200 | €6,500 per year | Every 4 months | Yes |
| Idea Academy | €150 | Varies by course — ask us | Every 4 months | Ask us |
| Cross College / IBS | €150 | €7,000 per diploma | Every 3 months | Ask us |
| AVANZA Training Academy | €150 | €7,500 | Every 2 months | Ask us |
| La Vallette Institute | €150 | €7,000 · Nursing Bridging €5,500 | Every 2 months | Ask us |
| SSM | Ask us | BBA/MBA: €8,000 first year, then €4,000 per year | Every 2 months | Ask us |
| MUV | Ask us | €8,000 | Every 2 months | Ask us |
| European College of Innovation (ECI) | €200 | €6,700 (L5 & L7) · Nursing Bridging €6,000 | Every 2 months | Ask us |
| 21 Academy | €200 | €7,500 (diploma) · €8,000 (master's) | Every 2 months | Yes |
| Malita International College | €150 | €6,500 (diploma) · €8,000 (degree) | Every 2 months | Ask us |
| Learn Key Institute | €250 | €6,500 (L5 diploma & bachelor) · €7,500 (L7 diploma) · €8,000 (master's) | Every 4 months | Ask us |
| Malta Facilities Management Academy | €150 | €5,000 (diploma) · €6,500 (bachelor, first year) | Every 3 months | Yes |
| Training Three Sixty (TTS) | €100 | €6,500 | Every 2 months | Yes |
Partner-college fee schedules shared with Intandem, March 2026. Only courses at MQF Level 5 or higher are listed.
How to study in Malta from Nepal
- 1
Check your profile
Last qualification, grades, study gap and budget — we tell you honestly whether Malta fits.
- 2
Choose a course at MQF Level 5 or higher
Malta's student residence permit route applies to full-time courses at Level 5 and above.
- 3
Show your English
IELTS/PTE, or an MOI letter where the college accepts it. Some colleges also hold an English interview.
- 4
Get your offer and pay
The visa file needs the original acceptance letter with course, duration, fees and proof of payment.
- 5
Apply for the D visa
National long-stay visa before you travel. Identità lists 6–8 weeks processing.
- 6
Residence permit in Malta
After arrival you apply online with Identità (Expatriates Unit Portal). It becomes your ID for your stay.
Sources: Identità: national long-stay visa · Identità: study residence permits
Malta guides
Questions Nepali students ask about Malta
Which colleges in Malta accept Nepali students?
This directory lists the 15 Malta colleges Intandem works with, with courses at MQF Level 5 or higher. Each college sets its own entry rules, so we confirm them for your profile before you apply.
How much are Malta college fees for Nepali students?
At these colleges, tuition was about €5,000 to €8,000 per year in March 2026, with application fees of about €100 to €250. Your total cost also includes accommodation, living costs, insurance, flights and the funds you must show.
Can I get admission in Malta without IELTS?
Often, yes. Many Malta colleges consider a Medium of Instruction (MOI) letter, especially for diplomas, and some hold an English interview. It is each college's own decision for each course, so we confirm it in writing.
When are the Malta intakes?
Most colleges in this directory run intakes every 2 to 4 months, so you rarely wait long for a start date. Universities in Malta mainly start in October.
Is the Malta student visa difficult for Nepali students?
It depends on your file. Identità checks your acceptance letter and proof of payment, funds, accommodation and insurance. A genuine course choice and clear, consistent documents matter most.