Notes for International Students who are interested in following full-time courses at MCAST

Click here to download Application Form for foreign students.

1.  Applicants must indicate the course of their choice and check that they have the necessary entry requirements.

2.  If the applicant is not resident in Malta, copies of certificates, officially authenticated, must be sent for the assessment of overseas qualifications to the address shown hereunder:

Malta Qualification Recognition Information Centre (Malta QRIC)
Ministry of Education
Room No 328
Great Siege Road
Floriana
Tel: +356 21240419
Fax: +356 21239842
E-mail: qric.malta@gov.mt
Website: www.education.gov.mt

3.  Having received the assessment of overseas qualifications document/s indicating that the applicant has the necessary entry requirements for the course, the applicant can submit the application form.

4.  The application form should be accompanied by:

• Photocopies of all the Certificates required (or a photocopy of the result slips)
• Photocopy of the identity card or passport
• The assessment of overseas qualifications obtained from the Malta Qualification Recognition Information Centre (Malta QRIC)
• A verification document from International Verification Agency IVA-WAEC-UK where applicable.

5.  If the student is resident in Malta the original certificates and their photocopies together with the passport must be presented at the time of application.

6.  All certificates must be in English or Maltese. Certificates issued in all other languages must be translated into English or Maltese by a recognized authority, authenticated, and bear an official stamp (e.g. Embassy Official Stamp).

7.  European Union regulations apply to EU nationals, as specified by law.

8.  The languages used in the delivery of all lectures are Maltese and English. Both languages are used simultaneously. Applicants must have the necessary English and Maltese proficiency level required by the course.

9.  All applicants must ensure that they have the necessary funds to support themselves. They may be asked to make a declaration of resources or otherwise give an assurance to the Principal Immigration Officer that they have sufficient resources for the period of residence for themselves and their dependents.

10.  Applicants may also be subject to the condition that they and their dependants are covered by sickness insurance in respect of all risks in Malta.

11.  Accepted applicants must ensure that they follow the immigration rules before entering Malta. Applicants are advised to contact the Immigration Authorities in Malta or the nearest Maltese Diplomatic Mission for further information on this issue. Conditions vary from country to country.

12.  All applicants are subject to immigration regulations as specified by the Maltese Law in force.

13.  The College can help students to obtain long term visas only after they have been accepted as full time students and they have paid their fees, when these apply. Applicants should check with the nearest Maltese Embassy or Consulate whether they require a visa.

14.  Students who do not attend regularly or who do not show the necessary progress will be reported to Immigration Authorities and will have their visa withdrawn.

15.  Students may be asked to undergo medical tests to start a course.

16.  EU Nationals

All students who are not Maltese but are citizens of an EU country may attend courses without paying tuition fees. This does not imply that they are entitled to receive a maintenance grant, but if they wish to apply then their application will be considered by the respective authorities.

17.  Non-EU Nationals

Non-EU nationals attending courses shall pay the respective annual fees indicated in the schedule overleaf. Fees are quoted in Euro (€). Full fees are payable yearly prior to the commencement of the academic year.

Tuition Fees for Full-Time Courses offered by the Malta College of Arts, Science & Technology

For the attention of applicants with Nigerian Qualifications

The Malta Qualification Recognition Information Centre (Malta QRIC) at the Ministry of Education notifies that Nigerian certificates must be validated by the International Verification Agency IVA-WAEC-UK. Applicants are to send the document to the following fax number: 44 (0) 207 233 8486.

This agency charges £20/£30 for this service. Applicants are also to inform the agency to send a copy of their report to :

Malta Qualification Recognition Information Centre (Malta QRIC)
Ministry of Education
Floriana
Malta