Studying IT & Business in Malta
About Malta
Malta is situated in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, located 90km south of Sicily and 270km from the North African coast. Malta is famous for its pleasantly sunny climate, spectacular rocky and sandy beaches and thriving nightlife, not to mention a rich historical timeline stretching back over 7,000 years. There is no island that better represents the merging of traditions, cultures and modern living than Malta, which is why its reputation as the perfect island for studying is growing. Malta has two official languages -Maltese and English.
Combining a vast open-air museum, with no less than three UNESCO World Heritage Sites and seven Megalithic temples, the island is as famous for its scenery as its history. The island has changed exponentially over the last few decades to become a top destination for overseas companies, students, tourists and retirees. Studying in Malta has become more accessible, with rapid expansion of top IT services, communication networks, accommodation and other facilities. Malta is establishing itself as a key player in Europe for new businesses and especially online gaming.
Malta gained EU membership in 2004, which further facilitated ease of studying. Obtaining a visa is more straight forward, flights are frequent and can be caught from many of Europe’s biggest airports. The vast majority of the local population speaks English fluently, so language presents no barrier to students.