University of Malta / UoM

Founded in 1769

Lying at the cross-roads of the Mediterranean, UM has been, over its 400-year history, the hub for international academic exchange in Malta. As the leading higher education institution of the islands, its structures are in line with the Bologna Process and the European Higher Education area.

The University carries out academic research and provides a vibrant higher education setting in the arts, sciences and the humanities. The courses at UM are designed to produce highly-qualified professionals in multiple disciplines. The UM alumni community is growing exponentially and UM graduates are found in key positions both nationally and internationally.

Today UM is composed of fourteen faculties, a number of interdisciplinary institutes and centres, three schools and a junior college.

The language of instruction at UM is English.

Department of International Relations

The Department of International Relations at the University of Malta is a member of NOHA since 2014. It hosts a number of international students from Europe and beyond, both at graduate and undergraduate level. The Department boasts numerous Erasmus and other international agreements, which serve to facilitate student exchange Europe-wide and globally.

The programmes offered by the Department include a B.A. Honours track (International Relations), B.A. General track, M.A. preparatory programme, M.A. by research (International Relations), M.A. in Humanitarian Action, Ph.D by research (International Relations) and the EMJMD Programme in International Humanitarian Action (NOHA+). It also from time to time offers short (CPD) courses for professionals wishing to upgrade their skills.

The Department’s programmes prepare students to enter the increasingly globalised labour market and take up jobs in the diplomatic service, government ministries, EU institutions, local and international governmental and non-governmental organisations, international institutions, media organisations, the army, large corporations, think tanks and research centres.

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First semester

The semester is composed of an inter-university joint course that brings together all NOHA students and a set of common courses which provide a space to debate the essentials of humanitarian action and its current trends.

- Intensive Programme
- World Politics in Humanitarian Action
- Legal Dimensions of Humanitarian Action
- Public Health in the Humanitarian Action Context
- Management in Humanitarian Action
- Anthropology and Intercultural Aspects of Humanitarian Action

Intensive Programme
Second semester

Thematic specialisation: Forced Migration and Human Security

This specialization focuses on a complex and dynamic humanitarian context directly affecting millions of individuals each year, in virtually all areas of the globe. It aims to expose students to a range of critical issues related to forced migration and humanitarian action. Bringing together insights from academia, policy makers, practitioners and the personal narratives of migrants and refugees, and drawing on divergent case studies, this specialization aims to critically engage with contemporary issues related to forced migration, in an effort to understand this phenomenon from various perspectives, and to reflect on the humanitarian response.

- International Law and Forced Migration
- Applied Ethics in Humanitarian Action
- Migration and Migration Control
- Methodology and Research Methods in Humanitarian Studies
- Advanced Management in Humanitarian Action
- Migration in Sub-Saharan Africa and Conflict
- Forced Migration and the Humanitarian Border: Anthropological Perspectives
Third semester

The university does not offer courses in the third semester. Students pursue a research track at one of the partner universities or a professional placement in a humanitarian organisation.
Fourth semester

The semester aims to prepare students to select and analyse research material, confront new problems in their multifaceted dimensions, understand reality and elaborate innovative solutions.

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Studying in Malta

The Maltese islands contain a remarkable mixture of the ancient and the modern and influences from many cultures and civilisations. The University of Malta is one of the oldest in the Mediterranean. However, it is looking firmly into the future while blending tradition with innovation.

The main campus is situated at Msida. There are two other campuses. One is the Valletta campus, housed in the Old University Building which dates back to the founding of the Collegium Melitense. The Valletta Campus serves as a prestigious setting for the hosting of international conferences, seminars, short courses and summer schools. It is also the venue of the University's International Collaborative Programmes, the Research, Innovation & Development Trust and the Conference and Events Unit.

The other is the Gozo Campus on Malta’s sister-island, Gozo, where part-time evening degree and diploma courses in various areas of study are offered. This campus also provides a venue for short courses and seminars and it houses the Guesten Atmospheric Research Centre, within the Department of Geosciences.
Academic calendar

Please visit the following link for the official Academic Calendar, key Semester Dates, Graduation Schedules and more.
Accommodation

Malta offers a variety of accommodation options for students, located around and close to the University campus, to suit different needs and budgets. Students are free to choose the lodging which suits them best.

Students registered for studies with the University of Malta may opt to live at the University Residence or Hotel Kappara. Both properties are administered by the University.

Bookings, payments and all other arrangements are to be made directly to the two properties
University Residence: Email
Hotel Kappara: Email

Click here [pdf] to view the latest offers at Hotel Kappara.
Living costs

The cost of living in Malta is on the whole considerably lower than in neighbouring European countries. Below you will find an approximate guide of the monthly expenses you are likely to incur while studying in Malta. These are only approximations since your monthly bill will be determined by your personal lifestyle.

Accommodation: € 500
Meals: € 250
Telephone/ WIFI: € 25
Local transport: € 40
Books, stationery, etc.: € 70
Leisure activities: € 170
Laundry: € 20
Total: € 1,075
Language courses

There are a number of language courses available to University of Malta students as supplementary study-units to their chosen Programmes. For more information on courses pertaining to a specific language, please contact the NOHA Coordinator at joseph.m.debono@um.edu.mt.
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How to Open a Bank Account in Malta
Student Support Services
Facilities & Services
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Administrative Information
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