Study Medicine in Malta for UK Students: Fees 2026

Study Medicine in Malta as a UK Student: Queen Mary Malta, Fees and What to Know

28.10.2026

6 min read Lesezeit

Short answer

Study medicine in Malta as a UK student: five-year programme on Gozo, 39,500 euros a year for 2026 starters and what that means for student finance.

Malta is the one place in Europe where a UK student can study for a Queen Mary medical degree in English, close to home in culture and language. The programme runs five years, mainly on the island of Gozo in the first two years and in hospitals across Gozo and Malta after that.

It is also the most expensive route in this series. Tuition for students starting in September 2026 is 39,500 euros a year, for UK, EU and international students alike. Over five years that is 197,500 euros in tuition alone.

This guide explains what you get for that price and who Malta suits. Last reviewed: October 2026.

Can a UK student study medicine in Malta?

Yes. UK, European and overseas students can all apply to the Queen Mary medicine programme in Malta. The programme lasts five years. Teaching in years one and two takes place mainly on the Gozo campus, and from year three students train on wards and in clinics across Gozo and Malta, including the main hospital on Malta.

Item	Details
Programme	Medicine, five years, in English
Tuition for September 2026 starters	39,500 euros a year
Tuition over five years	197,500 euros
Location	Gozo campus, clinical years across Gozo and Malta

Can UK students use a student loan in Malta?

No. UK students who study in Malta cannot get a student loan through the Student Loans Company, so the tuition has to be funded privately. That changes the cost comparison with a UK degree considerably, and it is the first point to settle before you apply.

Our six-year cost comparison for UK students shows how to compare options that are funded by a loan with options that are not.

How does Malta compare with other European options?

Malta is far more expensive than Bulgaria, where tuition runs 9,000 to 10,000 euros a year, as our guide to Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna and Pleven shows. Students who choose Malta pay for a programme that is shorter by one year, taught in English throughout, and run by a UK university.

For families who can fund it, the five-year length and the familiar UK setting are the main arguments. For families who cannot, the programmes in Bulgaria, Romania and Poland offer a more affordable route.

How do I decide?

Compare Malta with two cheaper options on total cost, length and registration route, and bring the numbers to the consultation. Placement at our 25+ partner universities is independent of A-level grades. Book a free conversation with Medschool Experts.

For the wider picture, see study medicine in Europe for UK students and our hub on studying medicine abroad from the UK.

International perspective: private medical schools in small countries

Malta belongs to a group of small countries that attract international medical students with English-language, privately funded programmes, as the Caribbean islands also do. These programmes tend to cost more than the public universities of Central and Eastern Europe, and students usually pay for the convenience of a familiar language and a short programme.

The author's view

Families look at Malta because it feels familiar: English, a UK university name, a short programme. The price is what they discover second, and it should be the first number they see.

My assessment: Malta is a good fit for families who can fund it privately. For everyone else, it makes sense to compare it with Bulgaria and Romania before applying.

Summary

The Queen Mary medicine programme in Malta lasts five years and is taught in English.
Tuition for September 2026 starters is 39,500 euros a year, 197,500 euros in total.
UK, EU and international students pay the same fee.
UK students in Malta cannot get a Student Loans Company loan.

Conclusion

Malta suits families who can fund the tuition privately and want a short English-language programme. Compare it with the cheaper options before you decide. Book your free consultation with Medschool Experts.

Frequently asked questions about studying medicine in Malta from the UK

How much does medicine cost in Malta?

Tuition for students starting in September 2026 is 39,500 euros a year, 197,500 euros over five years.

How long does medicine take in Malta?

Five years. The first two years are mainly on Gozo, and clinical years are across Gozo and Malta.

Can I get a UK student loan for Malta?

No. UK students studying in Malta cannot get a loan through the Student Loans Company.

Is Malta cheaper than the UK?

Not on tuition. Malta charges 39,500 euros a year, and there is no student loan. Bulgaria and Romania are much cheaper.

Do I need A-level grades?

Placement at our 25+ partner universities is independent of A-level grades. The consultation explains the next steps for your situation.

About the author

Marcel Kloos

Founder and owner of Medschool Experts, federally recognised dentist

Marcel Kloos is the founder and owner of Medschool Experts, a placement agency for medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine and pharmacy degrees abroad. Since 2021 the team has secured more than 500 study places at 25+ partner universities in Europe and worldwide.

Study medicine abroad: Marcel's own path

Born in Stuttgart, Marcel started his degree late: at 24 he enrolled at the Medical University of Sofia, Faculty of Dental Medicine, and graduated in 2021 from the English-language programme. He went through the same steps his clients face today — nostrification of school certificates, entrance interviews, finding a flat in Sofia and later the recognition of a foreign degree. He is a federally recognised dentist.

What Marcel does at Medschool Experts

Today Marcel lives in Bern and runs Medschool Experts full-time. He visits every partner university in person, negotiates placement agreements directly with faculties and deans, and leads the free consultations in which applicants learn at which university they can start next semester. His YouTube channel on studying medicine abroad has helped thousands of applicants compare universities, costs and recognition.

Topics Marcel writes about

Study medicine abroad independent of your high school diploma grades: universities, costs and admission
Study dentistry, veterinary medicine or pharmacy in Europe in English
Tuition fees and living costs at medical schools in Europe and worldwide
Recognition of foreign medical degrees in the EU, Switzerland, the UK and the US
Transferring between medical schools and returning home into a higher semester

All articles by Marcel Kloos are based on first-hand visits to the universities and conversations with current students. Book a free consultation to discuss your own path.

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