Study Medicine in Malta

Malta has been a member of the European Union since 2004, English is an official language alongside Maltese, and the medical programme runs entirely in English. For international applicants, Malta has two locations that differ significantly in degree, price, and structure.

Msida: Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry

The Malta Campus of Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry is located in Msida, directly adjacent to Mater Dei University Hospital. The programme leads to an MBBS degree awarded by Queen Mary University of London. Tuition fees are 37,500 EUR per year — behind this stands a British curriculum with early patient contact and a small cohort. The degree is British, not Maltese, and this difference determines the path to medical licensing in your target country.

Valletta: MediCampus Europeo

MediCampus Europeo (MCE) teaches medicine in Valletta for 7,250 EUR per semester (14,500 EUR per year) — a very different price point. Valletta is small and dense with short distances. These are two programmes with different degrees and different recognition situations, not just two price tags.

What may count against Malta

Malta is expensive to live in. The rental market in Msida, Gzira, Sliema, and St. Julian's is shaped by tourism and migration. The island measures around 27 kilometres in length. And the recognition question regarding the British MBBS is not a formality.

The Malta Campus of Barts charges 37,500 EUR per year. MediCampus Europeo charges 7,250 EUR per semester (14,500 EUR per year) — a difference of around 23,000 EUR per year.

Living costs in Malta are among the higher end for the EU, particularly for housing. Budget 700 to 1,000 EUR per month for rent, food, utilities, and transport. A rough estimate for one academic year at MediCampus Europeo: approximately 24,500 EUR. For the Malta Campus of Barts: approximately 47,500 EUR.

Malta has no numerus clausus. Neither location allocates places based solely on high school grades. Both run their own selection process with academic background, motivation, and a personal interview. Studies begin in autumn, with limited places per cohort — so early applications are essential.

Proof of English proficiency is the key practical requirement. No Maltese is needed. Medschool Experts will walk you through which of the two Maltese paths fits your transcript, budget, and timeline.

Teaching in Malta is in English, in small groups with early clinical exposure. The Malta Campus of Barts is located next to Mater Dei University Hospital for immediate clinical access. The British examination style includes written multiple-choice and practical station-based assessments.

Most students live in shared flats in Msida, Gzira, or Sliema. The island is small and reachable by bus. German-speaking students are present but the group is smaller than in Hungary or Bulgaria. Summer is long, hot, and humid; winter is mild but many flats lack proper heating. Flights to major European hubs take around three hours.