Study PhD Programmes in Valletta, Malta

Valletta at a glance

Valletta, the smallest European capital city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and once you come here, you will think of it as an architectural jewelry and an outstandingly picturesque place. Valletta got its name from its founder, Grand Master of the Order of St. John, Jean Parisot de la Valette. Valletta is not just an attractive touristic destination. Over 1,000 international students from around 90 different countries come to study in Valletta each year. The local university offers a variety of degree courses designed to help students become highly qualified professionals in their chosen field of study, with experience of research. Valletta is the capital city of Malta (known as Il-Belt in Maltese) and is situated in the South Eastern Region, in the central-eastern part of the main island of Malta. Valletta has access to the Marsamxett Harbour.

6.8K

Population
765 - 1300 EUR/month

Living Costs
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Universities

Studying

Studying in Valletta

As part of the application process for university admission, you will be required to deliver evidence of English language proficiency, either TOEFL, IELTS or Cambridge certificate.

Choose from a wide palette of university programmes, including foundation degrees available for many fields. Find Bachelor's courses and for the postgraduate level, only Master programmes are available, but you will have the possibility integrate research work in your study programme, as the university conduct research in a variety of areas.

Select from subject areas like: arts, economics, management, accounting, engineering, law, media, medicine, sociology, computer systems, architecture, criminology and more.

Career

Career opportunities in Valletta

Valletta has sustainable local economy based mainly on the following industries: tourism, retail, leisure industry, trade and finance.

Some of the major top employers in Valletta are: Central Bank of Malta, Sullivan Shipping, Sterling Holdings, Bridgework Limited, Mediacoop, Bloom Research, Quad Consultancy.

If you would like to apply for an internship, you can find several opportunities in the local companies.

Life

Valletta city life

Officially recognised a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Valletta is a beautiful city, with amazing buildings that combine Baroque with Neo-Classical and Modern architecture. Since you will be surrounded by sea and lovely beaches and enjoy a sunny weather anytime you visit this city, spending your free time in Valletta will simply be a pleasure.

The main attractions in Valletta are:

St. John's Co-Cathedral – once the Convention Church of the Knights of Malta
Grand Master's Palace
The National Museum of Fine Arts
Upper Barrakka Gardens
Parliament Building
Valletta Waterfront
Siege Bell War Memorial

Wander around the lovely beaches and stroll around the Merchant Street Market, which is an open air market and you can buy or simply admire numerous products from food to antiques, clothes, and souvenirs. In this area, you will also find plenty of cafes and enjoy a relaxing atmosphere and some venues offer live music.

The Manoel Theatre in the city is one of the oldest working theaters in Europe where you can see a play or music performance. Attend some of the local festivals, the most popular one is the Maltese Carnival, held annually in February.

In terms of nightlife, Valetta is mostly a quiet place and having only bars and pubs; most young people who look for a more vibrant atmosphere go to St. Julians, a nearby city, very close to Valletta.

International atmosphere in Valletta

Apart from the international students and the numerous tourists that visit Valletta throughout the whole year, the city has a pretty compact population. Only around 4% are foreign residents, most of them are British and Italian.

As Valletta is part of an English speaking nation and has a high quality of life, several expats and overseas investors work or set a local business here.

Weather Valletta

are dry and warm and although winters are mild, a significant amount of rain is recorded during this season. High temperatures during January would be around 15 °C (59 °F) and in August these would range at around 30 °C (86 °F).

Universities in Valletta

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