University of Malta--Tuition

The University of Malta has a very good section for foreign (EU and non-EU ) students.

http://www.um.edu.mt/int-eu/international

Both the US and the Japanese passport would mean paying the full fees that depend on the course taken. Having a Maltese father in the US will not help there. The Maltese applicants  would have a Maltese language grade through their school attendance and A-levels.

English language qualifications are sufficient for foreign students especially if the student is a native speaker unless the chosen course itself would need a certain level of Maltese like studying Maltese language. Others country nationals might be required to show an English language certificate but that would be case-by-case.

Regards
Ricky

hi. as far as i know you can apply for an exemption from payment of fees on the basis that the father has a maltese citizenship. you should call and ask for more details the Ministry for Education, Culture Youth and Sport, the one based in St Venera as they decide about the exemptions. Their telephone is (356) 23886113. At least they used to deal with this stuff a couple of years ago. If you can't get through to them call the Ministry located in Floriana.

Saying "I heard that if you are Maltese citizen you don't have to pay the tuition as long as you pass the test in Maltese Language. Is this true? " is not exactly correct as the Maltese never pay for their university tuition and in fact get a stipend, however all Maltese must get an o'level in Maltese in order to proceed to sixth form (which lasts 2 years and has to be completed before one is able to go to University basically). However the need to get an A'Level or Intermediate to proceed to University depends on the course chosen and isn't a necessity for most of the cases (most probably only for those who specifically want to become teachers of Maltese or study the language etc). So really the only "test" is done at the o'level grade when the kids are around 15-16.
With respect to joining a course at Uni foreign studends usually have to do a 1 year foundation course prior to starting the course they chose. this foundation course determines their level of knowledge with respect to the subjects chosen and especially English. I don't know what education background your daughter has, it is best if you call the International office at the University and give them all the details and they will tell you what your daughters needs to do.

I am going through this process at the moment with my daughter, UK Nationality, final qualifications from Spain so 'foreigner'.

Therefore application for Junior College is International.  There was a 93 euro application fee (non refundable), she had to submit an alternative language as she didn't have Maltese (her Spanish was accepted), however, as she has not lived in Malta for the past 5 years she does NOT qualify for the STIPEND/Grant towards books, fees etc.

It is worth contacting the International office at the University to discuss but be sure to be thorough.    We received conflicting advice from them depending upon who we spoke to.  It is worth asking the same questions several times to be sure you have the correct answer.

Also, any qualifications, if not presented in English, have to be presented in translated form and will only be accepted if they have been done by an 'official' translator. 

Get your training shoes on as there are lots of hoops to jump through.

Good luck.

A

Thank you everyone!!!
You all have been so helpful. My husband is from Gozo, I'm from Tokyo, all my kids were born in US and have US and Japanese citizenship. (We live in state of NY but considering to move to Malta)Their educational background is that of US.

Thanks again!