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Study in Malta from Nigeria

An English-speaking EU island with degrees from about €6,500 a year and the right to work 20 hours a week while you study.

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The Grand Harbour and city walls of Valletta, Malta

Malta is small, English-speaking and inside the EU. Fees at its private colleges sit close to Poland’s, and both lectures and daily life run in English. After you graduate you can stay on to look for work.

Malta is strict about paperwork. Since August 2024 it refuses student permits that come without proper private health insurance. We check every document before you submit.

Who this destination suits

Students who want an EU degree at a modest price. WAEC holders ready to start with a foundation year. Graduates with a 2:2, or with work experience, who want an MBA. Students heading for health and social care, IT, finance or tourism.

LightTouch’s role

We shortlist colleges licensed in Malta, handle your admission and study visa, and prepare the residence permit file you’ll submit when you arrive.

Key facts

Updated: September 2026
Main intakesFebruary, May and October (varies by college)
Tuition (non-EU)About €6,500–€10,000/yr at private colleges
Proof of fundsTuition plus living costs, shown on bank statements. We confirm the figure for your college
Work while studyingUp to 20 hrs/week after your first three months
After graduationStay on to look for work. We confirm the current length for your case
LanguageEnglish-speaking

Checked against official sources. Rules change, so we confirm the figures for your case before you apply.

Applying from Nigeria

How it works for you

Weeks 1–3

Admission

Apply to a licensed college. The course must be full-time and at MQF level 5 or above to qualify for a student permit.

Weeks 2–8

Documents and funds

Legalise your certificates, gather bank statements, and buy private health insurance that meets Malta’s rules.

Allow 4–6 weeks

Visa appointment

Apply for a national (D) visa for study. Appointments can take a month or more, so book early.

On arrival

Residence permit

Apply in person in Malta for your student residence permit. You can’t apply for it from Nigeria.

English and WAEC

Many Maltese colleges accept a WAEC English credit or a Medium of Instruction (MOI) letter from your degree. Some ask for IELTS or their own test. We confirm the rule for your college before you apply. WAEC-only applicants start with a foundation year.

Universities we apply to

  • Global Banking School MaltaMalta
  • Global College MaltaMalta
  • International European UniversityMalta

Our list grows. If your school isn’t here, ask us.

Courses we recommend

  • Health and social care management
  • IT and software
  • Accounting and finance
  • Tourism and hospitality
  • MBA (with work experience)

Malta’s big employers are healthcare, financial services, tourism and online gaming. Choose a course that points at one of them.

Routes

Routes we use in Malta

Research Master’s

MRes and research Master’s, from proposal to supervisor to interview.
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Conversion Master’s

Master’s in computing, data, business or law for graduates of other subjects.
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Questions

Questions

Is Malta English-speaking?
Yes. English is an official language, and the degrees we apply to are taught in English.
Can I work while I study in Malta?
Yes. Higher-education students on full-time courses can work up to 20 hours a week after their first three months.
Will an English language course lead to a job in Malta?
No. English courses don’t lead to post-study work. If you plan to stay after studying, choose a degree.
How much does Malta cost?
Private college fees run from about €6,500 to €10,000 a year. Add living costs. We give you a full budget before you commit.

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