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University of Malta
Msida, Malta
(pop. 12,000)
Student Enrollment: 8,000
Language of instruction: English
www.um.edu.mt/
International Office
PROGRAM TYPE
Academic year or semester exchanges
ISEP-Direct academic year or semester programs
ISEP-Exchange for US students.
ISEP-Direct site for member and affiliate students.
Chance of Placement
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement for US students is generally Limited.
For the most current chances of placement, see the Sites Open for Applications for US Students
Chance of placement on ISEP-Direct is Good.
Courses
Arts (American studies, anthropology, Arabic, archaeology, art history, classical culture & civilization, communication studies, comparative religion, contemporary Mediterranean studies, economics, English, French, Hispanic studies, history, international relations [European studies], Italian, linguistics, Maltese, Near Eastern studies, philosophy, sociology, theatre studies); ; Theology (depending on availability of courses).
Hints for Researching Courses
From the University of Malta web site:
1. Choose "FACULTIES AND INSTITUTES" on the left.
2. Choose the first item on the list, "Faculty of Arts."
3. Choose "Departments and Areas of Study"-- not "Courses."
4. Choose subject to view course catalog listings. Only select courses from the departments listed above. Many departments at University of Malta are closed to exchange students. Courses cannot be guaranteed in advance.
Academic Notes
The University of Malta is a good site for liberal arts students who are very flexible in their course selection. Strong fields of study include Mediterranean studies and civilization, and Near Eastern studies.
The University of Malta is currently reorganizing its academic calendar and some coursework in some departments is offered on a full-year basis only. As a result, students studying at Malta for one semester should be aware that course availability may be limited; flexibility in course selection is required.
Special Academic Conditions
Students must be at junior level and must have a 3.00 GPA to study at Malta. Seniors who intend to graduate within six months of the end of their program in Malta should not apply due to transcript delays.
Program Dates
Semester 2: late January/ early February to June. Students cannot depart before the end of exams, which may go into the third week of June.
Housing and Meals
Students are housed in a university residence hall off-campus. A stipend is provided to cover meals. Married student housing can be arranged.
ISEP-Direct
Information about ISEP-Direct fees and dates.
Profile
Established in 1592, the University of Malta is the oldest university in the Commonwealth outside the United Kingdom and is Malta's only university. The present campus, opened in 1968, has recently been greatly extended to include theater-type lecture rooms and science, language and computer laboratories. The sports complex includes an Olympic-sized swimming pool and separate diving pool, a football ground, tennis courts, and a track. Total enrollment: 8,000 students.
Location
The university is located in Msida (pronounced im-seeda), on Malta, which is one of a group of islands and rocky islets that comprise the Republic of Malta. The island, with a population of 375,000 and measuring about 17 by 10 miles, is in the center of the Mediterranean about 60 miles south of Sicily. The Maltese have one of the highest standards of living in the Mediterranean and an impressive record in health and education. Msida is a suburb of Valletta, the republic's capital city. Valletta is easily reached from the university by bus, affording convenient access to the capital's museums, palaces, hospital, theater, libraries, botanical gardens and churches.
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