Malta

Information about postgraduate entry requirements for students from Malta.

Our Maltese community

Currently, there are over 30 postgraduate students from Malta studying at the University of Edinburgh.

Academic entry requirements for masters degrees

You must normally hold a bachelor honours degree in an appropriate subject from the University of Malta.

Typically, the minimum entry requirement for our masters programmes is the international equivalent of a UK 2:1 honours degree. However, entry requirements vary between degree programmes, and some may require the equivalent of a First Class degree or previous study in a specific subject.  

UK Bachelor Degree ClassificationMaltese Bachelor Degree Classification
First Class (1st)80-100%
Upper Second Class Honours (2:1)70-79%
Lower Second Class Honours (2:2)60-69%

You should check you have the necessary qualifications before applying. Find the specific entry requirements for your chosen programme in our degree finder.

Degree Finder

Each application is considered individually as the personal statement is also an important part of the application. Where relevant, work experience may also be considered.

Personal statement guidance

Academic entry requirements for PhD degrees

Typically, entry to PhD study is based on a masters degree in an appropriate subject. 

Entry requirements vary between degree programmes and you should check you have the necessary qualifications before applying. Find the specific entry requirements for your chosen programme, as well as contact details for the relevant School/Institute, in our degree finder.

We recommend you contact potential supervisors and discuss your intended research before you apply. You will probably have to write a research proposal to apply for your PhD. Talk to your supervisor about whether you need to do this.

Degree Finder

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Research proposal guidance

English language requirements

If your first language is not English, you will also have to meet English language requirements to apply.

English language requirements vary between degree. Find the specific language requirements for your chosen programme in our degree finder.

Please note, you may not have to take a language test as part of your application. Degrees taught and assessed entirely in English may be used to meet our English language requirements - please see list of 'Approved universities in non-majority English-speaking countries and regions' via the following link:

English Language advice

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You can contact us for advice and support by emailing:

futurestudents@ed.ac.uk