Living in Malta
Live, Learn, Grow in One of the Mediterranean’s Most Remarkable Places
A degree from MCM is fifteen months or more of life lived in a place that genuinely changes people.
Malta is small enough to feel like home and cosmopolitan enough to feel like Europe at its most connected.
Malta is unlike anywhere else in Europe: a nation of three islands at the heart of the Mediterranean, fully English-speaking, EU-integrated, and home to one of the sunniest climates on the continent.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Capital | Valletta (UNESCO World Heritage Site) |
| Population | Approximately 540.000 |
| Languages | Maltese and English (both official) |
| Currency | Euro (€) |
| Timezone | CET/CEST |
| Climate | Mediterranean, mild winters and warm dry summers |
| Government | Parliamentary republic, EU member since 2004 |
Getting Around
Public buses cover the entire archipelago. Students under 30 with a Tallinja card travel free on regular routes. Taxis and ride-hailing apps (Bolt, eCabs) are widely available. The MCM campus in Swieqi is well connected to Sliema, St Julian’s, and Valletta.
Healthcare
Malta operates a high-quality national healthcare system. Private healthcare is excellent and affordable.
Safety
Malta is consistently ranked among the safest countries in the world.
Culture & Leisure
Ancient temples older than the Pyramids, contemporary art, summer festivals, harbourside cafés, year-round diving, sailing, and hiking. The food scene blends Italian, North African, Middle Eastern, and British influences.
Why Malta for international students
- Fully English-speaking
- EU member state
- Among the safest countries in the world
- Over 300 days of sun annually
- Compact geography
- Genuinely multicultural society
- Under three hours’ flight to most major European capitals