1. Malta promotes international study

Malta has made an effort to integrate itself into the global education market, improving the quality of education in the country.

Education Malta is a non-profit organization that promotes the internationalization of education in Malta and invites foreign universities to establish a presence on the island. Launched in 2016, it has already made major strides towards integrating Malta into the global education market. It’s now part of the EU’s Study in Europe project and the Global Education Network.

Also, Malta has open borders as a member of the Schengen and a part of the European Union, making it easier for prospective students to enter the country.

Students can easily elect to move here and supply the supporting documentation to receive their temporary resident permits. If you reside outside these regions and have questions about visa requirements, make sure to contact or visit your closest Maltese embassy or consulate.

2. Financial benefits

For a remote island, the cost of living is one of the lowest in Europe. From rent and food to tuition and general daily expenses, living in Malta is affordable.

Unlike other places you might consider studying abroad, like the UK or America, Malta won’t break the bank and offers much more charm, history, and weather to tilt the scale.

Also, in 2018, the Maltese government announced a tax break for postgraduates entering the workforce. Anyone with a Master’s degree is exempt from paying tax for one year, while PhD graduates get an impressive two-year tax break. The new rules also apply to graduates who studied part-time, although they only get a 50% discount on income tax.

The scheme will cost the Maltese government around €7 million ($8.3 million) per year in lost tax revenue. However, this is very much an investment in the future.

The tax breaks are designed to attract the best and brightest students from all over the world, meeting Malta’s rising demand for highly trained professionals.

3. Malta is a great place to improve your English

Malta is a great place to learn the lingua franca of the global business economy—English. Around 75,000 international students enroll in English language courses every year.

A large proportion of the students come from Italy, while Malta also attracts a significant number of French and German learners. Some travel from much further afield, including South America, the Middle East, and South Korea.

Most international students arrive in July, combining a summer vacation with a chance to improve their English. General English is the most popular course.

It focuses on four key language skills:

• Reading
• Writing
• Listening
• Speaking

With additional work on vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.

Courses are between 15 and 30 hours a week, and students receive significant one-to-one tutoring. Other course options include intensive English, English for work, business, or academic English, and 50+ programs tailored to mature students.

Maltese and English are both recognized as the national languages. While many locals will speak Maltese, don’t let this scare you! They will easily and willingly switch to English if that is the preferred language of the conversation.

4. Exciting job opportunities

Meet some of the world’s most influential companies and organizations in the gaming, blockchain, and digital banking industries. The digital startup scene is a vibrant asset and draws well-known names in the tech world.

With continued investment, the Maltese economy is one of the fastest-growing in Europe and was recognized as the first EU state to regulate the online gaming and blockchain industries. It’s no surprise that universities in Malta are seeing increasing interest.

5. Malta supports startups

“Sun, sea, sand, surf and start-ups”, that’s the motto of Start-Up Malta.

The nonprofit organization connects entrepreneurs with investors, provides financial and technical mentoring, and helps transform ideas into products or scalable services. It’s a fantastic service for young innovators who are great at coming up with new concepts but lack some of the more practical business skills.

Moreover, it’s completely free. Unlike similar organizations, Start-Up Malta charges no pitch fees and no deal fees.

In the last few years, Start-Up Malta has helped launch hundreds of exciting new ventures. They include:

• Founders Bank, a new type of bank looking to disrupt traditional finance. and credit models.
• EZ365, a new platform for trading digital currencies and assets.
• Quidaz, a cryptocurrency exchange.

Quidaz is opening up crypto to the African market, connecting millions of people from developing countries with this revolutionary technology.

Then there’s EBO. Founded in 2017 thanks to seed investment sourced through Start-Up Malta, EBO is an AI-driven ‘customer service’ provider. It automates customer service on a global scale, providing a greater level of service for customers and driving growth for businesses.

EBO’s founder is Gege Gatt, who graduated from the University of Malta with a sociology degree before completing a doctorate in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) law.

So if you have a big idea you want to get off the ground, Malta could be the place to make it happen!

6. High standard of living

Malta is a stable eurozone economy with a welcoming business environment. It’s an ideal place to start a career or launch your own venture. However, it’s also a great (and very safe) place to live.

Boasting 300 days of sunshine per year, it’s rare that rain will spoil your day. Spend your free time basking on the white sandy beaches, picnicking with friends, or relaxing with a good book! You won’t have to travel very far to enjoy a relaxing break.

Alternatively, students can easily visit one of the many interesting sights, like the Valletta Fortress or the ancient “Silent City” of Mdina (so named because there are no cars and the city of just 300 falls wonderfully silent and dark by night).

Or you could take a trip to the Ġgantija Temples. A World UNESCO Heritage site, the Ġgantija Temples are the oldest free-standing monuments in the world. They were built around 1,000 years before the Pyramids of Giza.

If ancient history isn’t your thing, spend your weekends at the bars, coffee shops, and restaurants along the Maltese coast. Like many Mediterranean neighbors, Malta is famous for its rustic national cuisine, delicious seafood, and warm hospitality. If you avoid the tourist traps, you’ll find plenty of places to eat out on a student budget.

Conclusion

Malta is a country where you can get an excellent education, enjoy a high standard of living, and meet many interesting people worldwide; that’s just the beginning of your adventure. After graduating, you have the support to start a career or even build your own business.