1. The University of Malta is one of the world’s oldest and most respected institutes of learning

The University of Malta offers students rich and diverse curricula and is the oldest university in the world outside of Britain. Founded in 1592, the University of Malta boasts one of the most renowned performing arts programs in Europe. Students of music, dance or drama will find a robust theater and music departments, featuring internationally-known and esteemed faculty and guest instructors.

2. Malta is a wonderful study abroad destination for students who are more comfortable in English-speaking regions

Studying abroad can be difficult for students who feel nervous about living in unfamiliar surroundings for an extended period of time. For students who might not be comfortable in a wholly alien environment, Malta is a wonderful destination. Not only is it an English-speaking country (Maltese and English are the nation’s official languages), students and expatriates from all over the world live on the island, making it highly diverse and welcoming. English-speaking students are able to communicate with the locals easily and navigate the island efficiently.

3. The weather, culture and cuisine are extraordinary

If you love excellent food, glorious weather and exciting nightlife, Malta is the island for you! Malta offers some of the world’s finest cuisine. While the cuisine of Malta’s neighbors is far more well represented in the U.S. (Italian and Greek restaurants are more plentiful stateside than Maltese restaurants), Maltese dishes are fresh, seasonal and delicious.

Maltese culinary staples are fresh pasta, olive oil and seafood. If you’re a fan of seafood, you’ll find no fresher fare anywhere in the world. The national fish is Lampuka (also known as mahi-mahi), but tuna and swordfish are just as plentiful, and can be enjoyed in a variety of preparations. Malta is also famous for its pastries (pastizzi), which are the go-to snack after a hard day’s work or a night at a club.

Speaking of clubs – Malta has a thrilling club scene. Fans of live music will love the seaside bars and venues, where some of the world’s most popular live acts can be seen performing impromptu concerts. Because the weather is absolutely gorgeous 300 days of the year, there are also outdoor concerts all year long.

4. Malta is a mecca for outdoor activities

Malta is a paradise for anyone who’s a fan of rock climbing, hiking, watersports, soccer, sailing or just lying on the beach. However, diving in Malta is uniquely thrilling, as the marine life in the Maltese waters is some of the most diverse and colorful in the Mediterranean. There are also abundant complex underwater vistas, as well as the remnants of ancient shipwrecks that have transitioned into habitats for sea life.

There are also glorious beaches throughout Malta. With approximately 125 miles of nearly pristine coastline, its impossible not to find a perfect seaside escape. Maltese beaches range from large and public with every possible restaurant, bar and nightclub within easy reach, to small and nearly deserted hideaways where visitors can get away for a few hours for a private swim.

5. Malta is one of the safest countries in the world

While the more touristy areas of Malta do attract pickpockets and scammers (just like every tourist destination on earth), Malta is largely crime-free and is known as being one of the safest destinations in all of Europe.

Education in Malta is compulsory for all children and youths aged from five to sixteen years. This is defined in Chapter 327 of the Laws of Malta – The Education Act – and subsequent amendments. Compulsory education covers six years of primary education followed by five years of secondary education. It is offered full-time and free in all state schools, but parents can opt to educate their children in Church or Independent schools. Education in Church schools is also free while parents of children attending schools in the Independent sector enjoy a number of tax-relief measures.

All schools are obliged by law to follow the tenets of the National Curriculum Framework and to abide by all the regulations as listed in the Education Act. At the end of compulsory education students can further their education and training in higher and post-secondary and tertiary educational institutions.

Successive administrations have promoted early childhood care for children from birth to 3 years of age. Following early childcare, children move into kindergarten which is provided for children aged two years nine months to five years. Although it is not mandatory, parents are encouraged to send their children to such centres.

To this effect, a national policy entitled Early Childhood Education and Care was published in 2006 and provides guidelines on the financing, participation, access, transition, staff qualifications, learning programmers, monitoring, evaluation as well as research on early childhood education and care. In 2013, government announced the introduction of free childcare to parents who are both in employment or in education. Furthermore, a measure introduced in 2014 made it possible for parents whose children attend privately-run childcare centers to be granted yearly tax deductions of up to EUR 2000.

• Passport copy (First & Last Page)
• Passport size Photographs
• Leaving Certificate
• 10th Mark sheet & Certificate
• 12th Mark sheet & Certificate
• Diploma’s Mark sheets & Completion Certificate (Transcript, if required)
• Bachelor Degree’s Mark sheet (Transcript, if required)
• Bachelor Degree Certificate / Provisional Degree Certificate
• Master Degree’s Mark sheet (Transcript, if required)
• Master Degree Certificate / Provisional Degree Certificate
• Recommendation letter – From 3 different person:
  • Principal
  • HOD
  • Professor/Teacher
• Work experience letter (if any)
• CV
• SOP
• Bank balance certificate ( INR 25 – 30 lakh)
• Notary True copy ( 3 set each)
• Affidavit of sponsor ( Rs.20 stamp paper)
• IELTS/GRE/TOEFL Score Sheet

When it comes to living in Europe, Malta is one of the more affordable places you can hang your hat. You’ll spend a little bit more on things like bottled water (Malta’s water is safe to drink, but the taste is not that good, so everyone buys bottled or filters their water), but otherwise the cost of living in Malta is comparable to, or lower than, other European countries.

Cost of living will vary depending on where you want to live and your lifestyle, but in general expenses here run low. Rent for a one-bedroom apartment—even those just a short walk to the seaside—averages around $750 to $800 per month. Groceries are inexpensive, with basic items such as bread costing around 35 cents. Dinner out for two at a nice mid-range restaurant, including a glass of wine, can cost about $50.

Permanent Residency

Malta is the most desired destination for everyone who wishes to migrate for the betterment of life. If you want to become a lawful permanent resident based on the fact that you have a relative who is a citizen of the Malta or is a lawful permanent resident, your relative in the Europe  will need to sponsor you and prove he/she has enough income or assets to support you, the intending immigrant(s) when in the Europe.