Fully Funded University of Malta Postgraduate Scholarships 2024-25

The Fully Funded University of Malta Postgraduate Scholarships is open for Tunisian nationals, who want to pursue a master's degree in Malta. The Government of Malta, through the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, is announcing the offer of one scholarship aimed at Tunisian students wishing to enroll in the following Postgraduate Programme at the University of Malta commencing in the academic year 2024/2025:

a) The Master of Science in Engineering (Mechanical) (by research)

b) The Master of Science in Sustainable Energy (by research)

The benefits of the Fully Funded University of Malta Postgraduate Scholarships are:

1. Payment of the University of Malta Tuition Fee.

2. A premium for Health Insurance to cover medical expenses up to a maximum of EUR 500 per year. Students will be guided on this and other arrangements upon arrival.

3. Reimbursement for the obligatory Health Test to be carried out in Malta as required to process the Residence Permit. (Information about the health test that will be carried out upon arrival in Malta is available at: http://www.um.edu.mt/international/international/healthtests

4. A monthly subsistence allowance amounting to EUR 1000 per month to be used towards accommodation, living, transport and academic expenses, and any other expenses that may arise.

5. One return direct journey (Tunisia – Malta – Tunisia), the cost of which is capped at EUR 500. The student will have to cover any additional trips or travel costs higher than this amount.

The scholarship holder will be requested to attend the Orientation Programme organized for all new international students joining the University of Malta. The date of Orientation will be communicated at a later stage.

The eligibility criteria for the Fully Funded University of Malta Postgraduate Scholarships are stated below:

1. Applicants for other courses cannot be considered for this scholarship.

2. Applicants should be Tunisian Nationals, are currently residing in Tunisia, and show a clear intention to return to Tunisia at the end of their studies in Malta.

3. Candidates employed in public office in Tunisia or working actively with NGOs in Tunisia will be preferred.

4. Preference will be given to applicants who cannot attend the program without the scholarship.

5. The scholarship holder will be requested to enter into an agreement with the University of Malta for the duration of his studies in Malta, which agreement will be binding in terms of the observation of rules and regulations of the host University and host country, to engage in studies seriously, register monthly progress with his academic tutor/coordinator and complete the set program within the established time-frame.

6. Applicants may be required to attend an online interview.

Entry Requirements
Admission Requirements

1. A recognized degree deemed relevant by the Faculty Board of Arts.

2. English Language Proficiency