🟡 Facts about Studying in Malta

•    🔹Malta offers a range of high-quality educational institutions, including the University of Malta, which is one of the oldest in Europe.
•    🔹Embassy in Dhaka.
•    🔹Tuition fees in Malta are generally lower compared to other European countries.
•    🔹Offers a wide range of courses in English, particularly in higher education.
•    🔹English is one of the official languages in Malta, making it easy for international students to communicate and study without a language barrier.
•    🔹Programs are designed to meet European Union standards, ensuring globally recognized degrees.
  🔹After completing your studies in Malta, you can apply for a job-seeking residence permit for 1 year. Once employed, you can transition to a work permit, and after 4-5 years of continuous residence, you can apply for permanent residency.
•    🔹Child education-free.
•    🔹International students are allowed to work part-time while studying, which can help cover living expenses and gain valuable work experience.
•    🔹Living expenses in Malta are generally lower compared to other European countries, making it a cost-effective option.
•    🔹Malta’s growing economy, especially in sectors like finance, tourism, and IT, offers opportunities for internships and employment after graduation.
•    🔹Malta is a UNESCO World Heritage site, offering opportunities to explore history, architecture, and culture.
•    🔹Malta is known for its low crime rate and welcoming atmosphere, providing a safe and supportive environment for students.
•    🔹Bengali foods are available.
•    🔹Being part of the EU, Malta offers easy access to other European countries for travel and exploration during breaks.
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🟡 Points to Be Noted

•    🔹Malta attracts students from around the world, giving you a chance to interact with diverse cultures and make international connections.
•    🔹Malta has a strong emphasis on sustainability and research.
•    🔹Relatively affordable cost of living compared to other European countries.
•    🔹Opportunities for post-study work and pathways to permanent residency.
•    🔹The average cost of living for an international student in Malta is around €1,200.
•    🔹Malta’s Mediterranean climate provides warm summers and mild winters, making it a comfortable place to live and study year-round.
•    🔹You can submit the visa application at VFS in Dhaka
•    🔹No need to go India.
•    🔹As a South Asian student, you’ll find Malta’s blend of European, African, and Middle Eastern influences fascinating.
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🟡 Best Courses to Study
🔹Business, Management, and Finance.
🔹Tourism and Hospitality Management.
🔹Creative Arts and Media.
🔹Information Technology.
🔹Environmental Science.
🔹Business and Management.
🔹Healthcare and Nursing.
🔹Engineering and Technology.

🟡 Age Requirement
🔹Typically, no strict age limits, but students must meet academic requirements.

🟡 Cost of Living

Average expenses: 1200 to 1500 Euro

🟡 Study Gap

•    🔹 Study gap is acceptable (even 20 years) with valid reasons and supporting documentation.
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🟡 Intakes & Application Timeline

Semester: Yearly two semesters

🟡 Qualification Requirements to Study

🟡 Document Requirements to Study

🔹Application form
🔹ID proof
🔹A valid passport
🔹Birth certificate
🔹Passport-size photos
🔹English language proficiency certificate
🔹Academic transcripts
🔹Statement of Purpose (SOP)
🔹Europe format CV/Resume or some university has specific CV formats
🔹Proof of funds and other financial documents

🟡 Sponsor’s Documents

Sponsors’ false documents are the main reason for the rejections of RP. You have to be very cautious. Don’t try to provide any false documents, please. Upload as many clarification documents as you can.
🔹Educational Certificates: Education board, Education Ministry and Foreign Ministry

🟡 Entrance Exams for Studying
🔹 Some programs may require specific entrance exams like GMAT, GRE, or field-specific tests.

🟡 Language Requirements
🔹 Proficiency in English required.
🔹 MOI is accepted in some of the universities in Malta
🔹 Standardized tests accepted:

🟡 Scholarships

🔹 Malta Government Scholarship Pool
🔹University-Specific Scholarships (varies by institution)
🔹University of Malta Scholarships
🔹 Erasmus Mundus Scholarships (for joint master’s programs)
🔹External Scholarship Opportunities
🔹University of Malta Scholarships

🟡 List of Universities & September Intake

There are two kinds of universities in Malta

i. Research University (must require IELTS/English Proficiency Test Score)

ii. Diploma Course Collage (No need English Proficiency Test Score)

🟡 Bank Balance
🔹Minimum Euro 9,600 Euro need to show.
🔹Funds should be in the account for at least 6 months
🔹Either Student or First blood need to be sponsor.

• 🟡 If sponsor is job holder
  • 🔹Employment certificate
  • 🔹Pay Slip (Last 6 months)
  • 🔹Salary Certificate (updated + Allowances)
  • 🔹Bank Statement (Salary Account)
  • 🔹Bank Solvency Certificate
  • 🔹TIN Certificate
  • 🔹Tax Return Certificate along with Acknowledgement Slip (Updated)
  • 🔹Passport
  • 🔹NID (English Translated)
  • 🔹Sponsorship Affidavit (300 Taka Stamp)

• 🟡 If Sponsor is Businessman
  • 🔹Trade License
  • 🔹Financial statement analysis by CA Firm
  • 🔹TIN
  • 🔹Tax Certificate (updated)
  • 🔹Tax return acknowledgement Slip (updated)
  • 🔹Business Bank Statement
  • 🔹Other income sources (if any)
  • 🔹Clarification of big transaction
  • 🔹Passport
  • 🔹NID (English Translated)
  • 🔹Sponsorship Affidavit (300 Taka Stamp)

• 🟡 If Sponsor is Self
  • 🔹Offer Letter
  • 🔹Scholarship Letter of Tuition Fees payment slip or payment received mail from University
  • 🔹Health insurance (From Embassy approved company).
  • 🔹Academic Certificates and Transcript.
  • 🔹IELTS Certificate.
  • 🔹Passport
  • 🔹Bank Statement
  • 🔹2 copy photo as per Malta embassy requirement
  • 🔹Sponsor related documents (List given below:
  • 🔹Job Certificate / Job Appointment letter (If Available)
  • 🔹Relationship Affidavit (300 Taka Stamp) optional
  • 🔹Marriage Certificate & Nikah Nama (Translate + Notary)
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🟡 Document Requirements to Study

🔹 Application form
🔹 ID proof
🔹 A valid passport
🔹 Birth certificate
🔹 Passport-size photos
🔹 English language proficiency certificate
🔹 Academic transcripts
🔹 Statement of Purpose (SOP)
🔹 Europe format CV/Resume or some university has specific CV formats
🔹 Proof of funds and other financial documents

🟡 Sponsor’s Documents

Sponsors’ false documents are the main reason for the rejections of RP. You have to be very cautious. Don’t try to provide any false documents, please. Upload as many clarification documents as you can.

   🔹 Educational Certificates: Education board, Education Ministry and Foreign Ministry

🟡 Arrival & Accommodation

• 🔹Ensure to book accommodation early as student housing is competitive.
• 🔹You need to get sim card with (5 euro talk time + 20 euro for unlimited internet) from a shop RQSQ after crossing immigration
• 🔹Public transport is efficient and affordable. Try to use UBER or BOLT
• 🔹DVV update (Address update): You can update DVV with prior appointment. In Malta, you can directly go to their office. Free of cost.
• 🔹Same day you should update Insurance Card and European Health Insurance Card. Student need to pay 37 Euro every six month.
• 🔹Need to get Social Security Card
• 🔹You need to apply for Malta ID card / Police Card
• 🔹Need to open a Bank Account with free of charge if your age is 18-30 years then it is free.
• 🔹Driving licensee (you will need to take an eye test for a Malta driver’s license)
• 🔹House rent 180-240 euro

🟡 Part Time jobs

• 🔹 Allowable working hours
  •      ◽Student: Weekly 20 hours, Monthly 80 hours for 8 months

     ◽Full time for 4 months (during summary vacation)

• 🔹Per hour rate: Euro 9 to 13
• 🔹Job type
  •      ◽Cleaning
  •      ◽Food delivery
  •      ◽Taxi driving
  •      ◽Nursing
  •      ◽Welder
  •      ◽Electrician
  •      ◽Restaurant
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🟡 Weather
🔹 Winters are not much cool; summers are short but pleasant.

🟡 Medical Fitness
🔹 No specific medical tests are required, but students should ensure general health and fitness.

🟡 Insurance
🔹 Mandatory health insurance for non-EU/EEA students.

🟡 Cost Structure