🇲🇹 Malta · Mediterranean

Life is better
by the sea.

300 days of sunshine. Ancient cities a bus ride away. Food that'll make you forget everywhere you've eaten before. Welcome to your new home.

300+ Sunny days/year
€850 Avg. monthly budget
3 UNESCO World Heritage sites
Free Public buses (Tallinja card)
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Language
English is an official language
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Currency
Euro (€) — card accepted everywhere
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Connections
Direct flights to 100+ European cities
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Safety
One of Europe's safest countries
Things to do

You'll never run out of plans.

Malta punches far above its size. The whole island takes under an hour to drive across — but you could spend years exploring it.

History
Valletta & the Three Cities

Malta's capital is a UNESCO World Heritage City built by the Knights of St John. Game of Thrones filmed here. So did Gladiator. Every street corner tells a story spanning 7,000 years.

Beach life
Blue Lagoon & Golden Bay
Water sports
Diving, Kayaking & Snorkelling
Nightlife
Paceville & St Julian's
Culture
Village Festas & Local Markets
Food & Drink

Eat like a local.

Maltese food is a love letter to the Mediterranean — Italian influence, North African spice, and ingredients so fresh they came off a boat this morning.

Must-try Maltese food
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Pastizzi
Flaky pastry filled with ricotta or mushy peas. Under €1. Eaten at any hour.
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Fenek (Rabbit stew)
Malta's national dish, slow-cooked in wine with garlic and herbs.
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Ħobż biż-żejt
Crusty Maltese bread rubbed with tomato paste and drizzled with olive oil.
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Imqaret
Deep-fried date pastries, crisp on the outside and sticky-sweet inside.
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Cisk Lager
Malta's own beer, brewed since 1928. Order it everywhere.
Where to eat near campus
Gululu
St Julian's · Maltese
Waterfront spot, widely regarded as the best traditional Maltese restaurant in St Julian's. Order the spaghetti with rabbit sauce.
Ta' Kris
Sliema · Traditional Maltese
Inside one of Sliema's oldest bakeries. Beautiful tiles, Maltese sausage pasta, and prices that won't hurt your student budget.
Crudo
St Julian's · Brunch & All-day
Italian-touch breakfasts all day, great coffee, and a sunny terrace on Balluta Bay. Perfect between lectures.
Forty Fishes
St Julian's · Seafood
Fresh-from-the-ice-counter seafood without the waterfront premium. The fish and chips are genuinely excellent.
Climate
Sunshine is the default setting.

Malta gets over 300 sunny days a year. Winters are mild — you'll rarely need more than a light jacket. Summers are warm and dry, with sea temperatures perfect for swimming from May through October.

Jan
14°
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Feb
15°
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Mar
17°
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Apr
20°
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May
24°
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Jun
29°
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Jul
32°
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Aug
33°
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Sep
29°
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Oct
25°
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Nov
20°
Dec
16°
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Getting around

The whole island is your campus.

You can cross Malta in 45 minutes. Once you have your Tallinja card, the buses are free — and everything worth seeing is one direct route away.

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Tallinja Buses
Malta's public bus network covers the whole island, with air-conditioning and free WiFi on board. Once you register for a personalised Tallinja card, all day and night routes are completely free.
Free with Tallinja card
Bolt & eCabs
Uber-style apps work well across Malta. A ride from campus to Valletta typically costs €6–9. Great for late nights or when you're running late for class.
€6–9 to Valletta
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Ferry to Gozo
Malta's sister island Gozo is a ferry ride from Ċirkewwa. Quieter, greener, with stunning diving at the Blue Hole. A perfect weekend day trip.
~€5 return
Student life

Life outside the classroom.

MUV's campus is in Birkirkara — a 15-minute bus ride from the beaches of St Julian's and the culture of Valletta. Everything is close.

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A truly international community
MUV students come from across Europe, Asia, Africa and beyond. English is the language of instruction and everyday life, so you'll make friends fast — and keep them.
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Festas & local events
Every village has its own patron saint festa — street fireworks, live bands, and food stalls from May to September.
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Isle of MTV & Earth Garden
Malta hosts major music festivals every summer — including the free Isle of MTV concert at Ta' Qali that draws tens of thousands.
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Work while you study
International students can work up to 20 hours per week during term time, and full-time during holidays. Malta's hospitality industry is always hiring — which is a natural fit if you're studying Food Science.
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Weekend beach trips
Golden Bay, Mellieħa, St Peter's Pool — stunning beaches are a direct bus ride away. No car needed.
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World-class diving
Malta is one of Europe's top scuba diving destinations. The Blue Hole in Gozo and the HMS Maori wreck are bucket-list dives.
Day trips

Four places. One island.

From your doorstep at MUV, the whole of Malta is yours to explore.

20 min · Bus 13
Valletta
UNESCO capital. Baroque palaces, harbour views, and the best café culture on the island.
15 min · Bus 52
Mdina
The Silent City. Medieval walls, car-free lanes, and a view across the whole island.
45 min · Bus 222
Mellieħa & Golden Bay
Malta's most popular sandy beach. Clear water, beach bars, and the ferry to Gozo nearby.
1.5 hrs · Bus + Ferry
Gozo
Malta's quieter, greener sister island. Dive the Blue Hole, explore Ggantija temples, eat well.
Cost of living

Your money goes further here.

Malta is genuinely affordable by European standards — especially compared to the UK, Ireland, or Germany. The biggest win? Public transport is free once you have a Tallinja card.

💡 These are realistic estimates for a student living in shared accommodation. You can manage comfortably on €850–€1,200/month depending on your lifestyle.
🏠 Shared room (Birkirkara / Gżira) €350–500
🚌 Transport (Tallinja card) Free
🛒 Groceries (local markets, Lidl) €150–200
🍽️ Eating out (occasional) €100–150
📱 SIM + utilities (shared) €50–80
🎉 Social / leisure €100–150
Total (estimated) €850–1,200/month

Ready to make
Malta home?

Join students from over 30 countries who chose MUV — and woke up every morning with the Mediterranean outside their window.

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