This small southern European country is best known as a popular tourist destination
– but if you’d like to stay longer than a two-week holiday, why not choose to study
in Malta?
One of the world’s smallest and most densely populated countries, Malta is a group
of islands in the Mediterranean Sea to the south of Italy. The three largest of
these – Malta Island, Gozo and Comino – are inhabited, with a total resident population
of roughly 420,000.
Many people this visit each year, attracted by the beautiful beaches and lagoons,
diverse water sports, vibrant nightlife, archaeological sites and picturesque harbour
towns. Malta boasts three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the historic capital city
Valletta, the seven megalithic temples and the hypogeum (a prehistoric underground
structure). Valletta is also preparing to take on the mantle of European Capital
of Culture in 2018.
Higher education was introduced in Malta and influenced by the British education
system, of which they once were an integral part. In 1996, computers were introduced,
creating great change in the university environment and opening many doors to careers
in fields such as computer information systems, technology, and advanced programming.