Malta has a long history and has been a part of many historic passthroughs of the world so there is very much to see on the comparably small surface of the Maltese islands.
Most of the colleges and universities in Malta are clustered around capital Valletta, on the north-east coast of Malta Island, largest of these is the University of Malta, a publicly funded university which has around 11,000 students, including about 700 international students. The university’s main campus is in the harbor area of Msida, just to the west of Valletta. There’s also a smaller campus in Valletta and another on Gozo, the second largest of the Maltese islands. The public university system in Malta also includes the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology in Paola (just south of Valletta) and the Institute of Tourism Studies in St Julian’s (to the north-west). Along with the University of Malta, all of these participate in the EU’s Erasmus exchange program and the Bologna Process for compatibility of higher education across Europe. The official teaching language is English, though international students are also encouraged to learn Maltese. There are also a number of private colleges and universities in Malta, of which the latest addition is an international branch campus opened by the UK’s Middlesex University, in the Pembroke area (again, just to the north-west of Valletta).
Welcoming its first students in September 2013, the institution is offering an initial selection of courses focusing on business, finance, and ICT. For students who want to develop their English language level, Malta is also home to a large number of English language schools. Since Maltese and English are official languages in Malta the teaching in Maltese schools is also conducted in both languages. In higher education, most courses are taught entirely in English. Popular elective languages among Maltese students are Italian and French. For students from countries part of the Schengen convention who have a visa issued from their home country, no visa is needed to enter Malta. However, if decide to go to Malta for your abroad studies it is wise to contact your nearest maltese embassy or consulate for more exact information about visas and other things surrounding your move to Malta. Upon arrival in Malta, you will need documents to show that you will be able to pay tuition fees and otherwise support yourself during your stay.
Maltese historic venues are often hosting outdoor theaters and concerts, and the vibrant calendar of Malta does not stop there. Annual events such as the three-month summer festival and the international jazz festival by floodlit Grand harbor in July also keep the Maltese occupied in their free time. Nightlife is also very up and coming in Malta, Paceville and St Julian's are the centre of the scene inviting DJ´s from all over the globe. For an extra special night out do not miss the summer fiesta providing your senses with fireworks, food, and fun all night long. Malta has a typically Mediterranean climate as well as cuisine with inspiration from all over the world, do not miss the traditional delicacy pastizzi and ftira bread. Surrounded by water, Malta, like any other island, is a land of seafood, fishing boats, and the most beautiful diving waters. Visit caves and hidden beaches on the weekends with your newly found friends.