Strategic Location: Malta is strategically positioned in the Mediterranean, bridging Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. This location makes it a significant hub for tourism and international business, providing students with a rich cultural experience and a broader perspective on the global tourism industry.
Tourism-Centric Economy: Tourism is a major pillar of Malta’s economy. Students gain practical insights and real-world experience in a country where hospitality and tourism are not just industries, but also central to economic growth and development. This environment creates numerous learning and employment opportunities in the sector.
Multicultural Environment: Malta is known for its diverse cultural heritage and attracts millions of tourists annually. Students can learn in a genuinely international environment, enhancing their ability to work with people from various backgrounds and cultures.
Quality Education with English as a Medium: As an English-speaking country within the European Union, Malta offers high-quality education standards where English is the primary medium of instruction. This is particularly advantageous for international students.
Hands-On Experience and Internships: Many programs in Malta emphasize practical experience, and students often have opportunities to intern with leading hotels, resorts, and event organizers. Such direct industry engagement is invaluable for building skills and enhancing employability.
Networking Opportunities: The concentration of tourism and hospitality businesses in Malta provides students with ample networking opportunities to meet industry professionals and potentially secure future employment.
Attractive Climate and Lifestyle: The pleasant Mediterranean climate, rich history, and vibrant social life in Malta enhance the overall student experience, making education not just about learning but also enjoying the locale.
EU Membership Benefits: Studying in Malta, an EU member state, can offer additional benefits like easier access to other EU countries, partaking in Erasmus+ exchange programs, and the potential to work in other EU countries post-graduation.
University/Institute |
Course Program |
Specializations |
|---|---|---|
|
Institute of Tourism Studies (ITS) |
Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management |
Event Management, Revenue Management |
|
|
Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Arts |
Mediterranean Cuisine, Pastry and Bakery |
|
|
Higher National Diploma in Tourism Management |
Tour Operating, Destination Management |
|
University of Malta |
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Tourism Studies |
Heritage Tourism, Sustainable Tourism |
|
|
Master of Arts in Tourism Management |
Strategic Management, Marketing in Tourism |
|
American University of Malta |
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management |
Hotel and Resort Management, Restaurant Management |
|
Malta College of Arts, Science & Technology (MCAST) |
Advanced Diploma in Leisure Management |
Sports and Leisure, Wellness and Spa Management |
University/Institute |
Course Program |
Level |
|---|---|---|
|
Institute of Tourism Studies (ITS) |
Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management |
Undergraduate |
|
|
Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Arts |
Undergraduate |
|
|
Higher National Diploma in Tourism Management |
Diploma |
|
University of Malta |
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Tourism Studies |
Undergraduate |
|
|
Master of Arts in Tourism Management |
Postgraduate |
|
American University of Malta |
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management |
Undergraduate |
|
Malta College of Arts, Science & Technology (MCAST) |
Advanced Diploma in Leisure Management |
Advanced Diploma |
University |
Course Name |
Duration |
Language of Instruction |
Tuition Fees (per year) |
Application Deadlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
University of Malta |
Bachelor in International Hospitality Management |
3 years |
English |
€8,500 |
July 31, December 1 |
|
Institute of Tourism Studies |
Bachelor in Culinary Arts |
3 years |
English |
€6,500 |
Varies, contact institution |
|
American University of Malta |
Bachelor of Science in Business and Hospitality |
4 years |
English |
€10,000 |
Rolling admissions |
|
Global College Malta |
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Tourism Management |
3 years |
English |
€9,000 |
Rolling admissions |
|
Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) |
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Tourism Operations Management |
3 years |
English |
€6,200 |
September, January |
University |
Course Name |
Duration |
Language of Instruction |
Tuition Fees (per year) |
Application Deadlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
University of Malta |
Master in International Hospitality and Tourism Management |
1 year |
English |
€10,800 |
July 31, December 1 |
|
Institute of Tourism Studies |
Master of Business Administration in Tourism and Events Management |
2 years |
English |
€8,000 |
Varies, contact institution |
|
Global College Malta |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Tourism and Hospitality |
1 year |
English |
€12,000 |
Rolling admissions |
|
American University of Malta |
Master of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management |
2 years |
English |
€12,500 |
Rolling admissions |
|
Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) |
Master of Science in Tourism Management |
1.5 years |
English |
€7,500 |
September, January |
University |
Course Name |
Duration |
Language of Instruction |
Tuition Fees (per year) |
Application Deadlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
University of Malta |
PhD in Tourism |
3-4 years |
English |
€12,000 |
Rolling admissions |
|
Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) |
PhD in Tourism Management |
3-4 years |
English |
€10,000 |
Varies, contact institution |
|
Global College Malta |
PhD in Hospitality and Tourism Management |
3-5 years |
English |
€11,000 |
Rolling admissions |
Institution |
Course Name |
Duration |
Language of Instruction |
Tuition Fees (per year) |
Application Deadlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Institute of Tourism Studies |
Diploma in Tourism Studies |
2 years |
English |
€5,000 |
Varies, contact institution |
|
Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) |
Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management |
2 years |
English |
€4,500 |
September, January |
|
Malta Institute of Tourism Studies |
Higher Diploma in International Hospitality Management |
2 years |
English |
€6,000 |
Varies, contact institution |
|
European Institute of Education |
Diploma in Event Management |
1 year |
English |
€3,800 |
Rolling admissions |
Institution |
Course Name |
Duration |
Language of Instruction |
Tuition Fees |
Application Deadlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Institute of Tourism Studies |
Certificate in Hospitality Operations |
6 months |
English |
€2,500 |
Varies, contact institution |
|
Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) |
Short Course in Tourism and Event Management |
3 months |
English |
€1,800 |
Varies, contact institution |
|
Malta Institute of Tourism Studies |
Short Course in Culinary Arts |
6 weeks |
English |
€1,200 |
Rolling admissions |
|
European Institute of Education |
Certificate in Event Planning |
3 months |
English |
€1,500 |
Rolling admissions |
University/Institution |
Course Programs |
|---|---|
|
University of Malta |
Bachelor in International Hospitality Management |
|
|
Master in International Hospitality and Tourism Management |
|
|
PhD in Tourism |
|
Institute of Tourism Studies |
Diploma in Tourism Studies |
|
|
Higher Diploma in International Hospitality Management |
|
|
Master of Business Administration in Tourism and Events Management |
|
|
Certificate in Hospitality Operations |
|
|
Short Course in Culinary Arts |
|
Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) |
Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management |
|
|
Master of Science in Tourism Management |
|
|
PhD in Tourism Management |
|
|
Short Course in Tourism and Event Management |
|
American University of Malta |
Bachelor of Science in Business and Hospitality |
|
|
Master of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management |
|
Global College Malta |
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Tourism Management |
|
|
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Tourism and Hospitality |
|
|
PhD in Hospitality and Tourism Management |
|
European Institute of Education |
Diploma in Event Management |
|
|
Certificate in Event Planning |
University/Institution |
Course Name |
Intake Periods |
|---|---|---|
|
University of Malta |
Bachelor in International Hospitality Management |
September, February |
|
|
Master in International Hospitality and Tourism Management |
September, February |
|
|
PhD in Tourism |
Rolling admissions |
|
Institute of Tourism Studies |
Diploma in Tourism Studies |
October, March |
|
|
Higher Diploma in International Hospitality Management |
October, March |
|
|
Master of Business Administration in Tourism and Events Management |
October |
|
|
Certificate in Hospitality Operations |
Varies, contact institution |
|
|
Short Course in Culinary Arts |
Rolling admissions |
|
Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) |
Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management |
September, February |
|
|
Master of Science in Tourism Management |
September, February |
|
|
PhD in Tourism Management |
Rolling admissions |
|
|
Short Course in Tourism and Event Management |
Varies, contact institution |
|
American University of Malta |
Bachelor of Science in Business and Hospitality |
September, January |
|
|
Master of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management |
September, January |
|
Global College Malta |
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Tourism Management |
September, February, June |
|
|
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Tourism and Hospitality |
September, February, June |
|
|
PhD in Hospitality and Tourism Management |
Rolling admissions |
|
European Institute of Education |
Diploma in Event Management |
September, January |
|
|
Certificate in Event Planning |
Rolling admissions |
University/Institution |
Course Name |
Tuition Fees (per year) |
|---|---|---|
|
University of Malta |
Bachelor in International Hospitality Management |
€8,500 |
|
|
Master in International Hospitality and Tourism Management |
€10,800 |
|
|
PhD in Tourism |
€12,000 |
|
Institute of Tourism Studies |
Diploma in Tourism Studies |
€5,000 |
|
|
Higher Diploma in International Hospitality Management |
€6,000 |
|
|
Master of Business Administration in Tourism and Events Management |
€8,000 |
|
|
Certificate in Hospitality Operations |
€2,500 |
|
|
Short Course in Culinary Arts |
€1,200 |
|
Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) |
Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management |
€4,500 |
|
|
Master of Science in Tourism Management |
€7,500 |
|
|
PhD in Tourism Management |
€10,000 |
|
|
Short Course in Tourism and Event Management |
€1,800 |
|
American University of Malta |
Bachelor of Science in Business and Hospitality |
€10,000 |
|
|
Master of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management |
€12,500 |
|
Global College Malta |
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Tourism Management |
€9,000 |
|
|
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Tourism and Hospitality |
€12,000 |
|
|
PhD in Hospitality and Tourism Management |
€11,000 |
|
European Institute of Education |
Diploma in Event Management |
€3,800 |
|
|
Certificate in Event Planning |
€1,500 |
University/Institution |
Course Name |
Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
|
University of Malta |
Bachelor in International Hospitality Management |
Secondary education certificate or equivalent |
|
|
|
English language proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.) |
|
|
Master in International Hospitality and Tourism Management |
Bachelor's degree in a related field |
|
|
|
English language proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.) |
|
|
PhD in Tourism |
Master's degree in a related field |
|
|
|
Research proposal |
|
|
|
English language proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.) |
|
Institute of Tourism Studies |
Diploma in Tourism Studies |
Secondary education certificate or equivalent |
|
|
|
English language proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.) |
|
|
Higher Diploma in International Hospitality Management |
Diploma or equivalent qualification in a related field |
|
|
|
English language proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.) |
|
|
Master of Business Administration in Tourism and Events Management |
Bachelor's degree in a related field |
|
|
|
English language proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.) |
|
|
Certificate in Hospitality Operations |
Secondary education certificate or equivalent |
|
|
Short Course in Culinary Arts |
No specific requirements, interest in culinary arts |
|
Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) |
Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management |
Secondary education certificate or equivalent |
|
|
|
English language proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.) |
|
|
Master of Science in Tourism Management |
Bachelor's degree in a related field |
|
|
|
English language proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.) |
|
|
PhD in Tourism Management |
Master's degree in a related field |
|
|
|
Research proposal |
|
|
|
English language proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.) |
|
|
Short Course in Tourism and Event Management |
No specific requirements, interest in tourism and events |
|
American University of Malta |
Bachelor of Science in Business and Hospitality |
Secondary education certificate or equivalent |
|
|
|
English language proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.) |
|
|
Master of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management |
Bachelor's degree in a related field |
|
|
|
English language proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.) |
|
Global College Malta |
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Tourism Management |
Secondary education certificate or equivalent |
|
|
|
English language proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.) |
|
|
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Tourism and Hospitality |
Bachelor's degree in a related field |
|
|
|
English language proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.) |
|
|
PhD in Hospitality and Tourism Management |
Master's degree in a related field |
|
|
|
Research proposal |
|
|
|
English language proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.) |
|
European Institute of Education |
Diploma in Event Management |
Secondary education certificate or equivalent |
|
|
|
English language proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.) |
|
|
Certificate in Event Planning |
No specific requirements, interest in event planning |
University/Institution |
Scholarship Name |
Eligibility Criteria |
Coverage/Amount |
Application Deadlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
University of Malta |
UM Academic Excellence Scholarship |
High academic achievement |
Partial or full tuition fee waiver |
July 31, December 1 |
|
|
International Postgraduate Scholarship |
Enrolled in a postgraduate program |
€1,000 - €3,000 |
N/A |
|
Institute of Tourism Studies |
ITS Scholarship for International Students |
High academic achievement, financial need |
Partial tuition fee waiver |
N/A |
|
Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) |
MCAST International Scholarship |
Enrolled in a full-time program, financial need |
Partial tuition fee waiver |
September, January |
|
|
Erasmus+ Scholarships |
Enrolled in a program with an exchange component |
Varies (usually covers travel and living expenses) |
N/A |
|
American University of Malta |
AUM Scholarship for Excellence |
High academic achievement, financial need |
Up to 50% tuition fee waiver |
N/A |
|
Global College Malta |
GCM Merit-Based Scholarship |
High academic achievement |
Up to 50% tuition fee waiver |
N/A |
|
European Institute of Education |
EIE Scholarship for International Students |
High academic achievement, financial need |
Partial tuition fee waiver |
N/A |
Career Path |
Average Salary (Annual) |
|---|---|
|
Hotel Manager |
€35,000 - €55,000 |
|
Event Coordinator |
€25,000 - €40,000 |
|
Tourism Officer |
€22,000 - €35,000 |
|
Restaurant Manager |
€28,000 - €45,000 |
|
Travel Consultant |
€20,000 - €32,000 |
|
Guest Relations Manager |
€30,000 - €50,000 |
|
Cruise Ship Director |
€40,000 - €60,000 |
|
Conference and Banqueting Manager |
€30,000 - €50,000 |
|
Tour Guide |
€18,000 - €28,000 |
|
Destination Manager |
€35,000 - €55,000 |
|
Resort Manager |
€35,000 - €55,000 |
|
Marketing Manager (Tourism/Hospitality) |
€35,000 - €55,000 |
|
Event Planner |
€25,000 - €40,000 |
|
Hotel Sales Manager |
€30,000 - €50,000 |
|
Spa Manager |
€28,000 - €45,000 |
