The University of Malta in Europe is offering Fully Funded Masters Research and Ph.D. Programmes Scholarships for 2025. APPLY
About the University
The University of Malta seeks to attract top quality students from countries outside the European Union/EEA and is offering tuition fee waivers of 40 to 100 per cent awarded to most deserving students. Bench fees for certain programmes may still apply. The fee waiver will apply for the normal duration of the programme being followed. If extensions of the period of study are required, these may not necessarily be eligible for a fee waiver.
How to apply for the UM. Ph.D and Masters (by research) Scholarships
*Masters Programmes ‘mainly by research’ refers to programmes where the dissertation/project is assigned 60 ECTS or more.
Students are to submit a request to be considered for a fee waiver by sending an email to the International Office indicating the UM Applicant ID (student number) as shown in the letter of acceptance and ‘University of Malta Postgraduate Scholarship Application’ in the subject line.
Requests for these scholarships will be evaluated by an UM Ph.D. and Masters (by research) Degree Scholarship Selection Board whose decision shall be final.
The following documents should be attached to the application email:
- Copy of the Acceptance Letter
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae, and
- A motivational letter, and
- Copy of Passport (details page)
For each candidate, the International Office will request an Academic Recommendation Form from the Head of Department, Supervisor or Director of the academic area concerned. This document seeks to provide insight to the academic aspects of the research.
Candidates that meet the necessary eligibility requirements will be invited to attend an online interview with the Ph.D. and Masters (by research) Degree Scholarship Selection Board.
Scholarship applications from students who have already started their programme of studies at the UM cannot be considered.
Requests are to be submitted within one month of receipt of the unconditional letter of acceptance,taking into consideration also the deadlines indicated below:
Deadlines to submit the application are:
- 31 January
- 31 May
- 31 October
Scholarship Terms and Conditions
These scholarships are available to non-EU/EEA applicants who have been accepted unconditionally to read for a Master by research or a Ph.D. on full-time and part-time basis.
Scholarship applications from students who have already started their programme of studies at the UM cannot be considered.
Applicants for Professional Doctorates are not eligible to apply.
The UM PG Scholarships Board will require an online interview with the applicant.
The scholarships consist of the waiving of the annual tuition fee applicable for the Master by research or Ph.D. Programme being followed. The Scholarship does not provide support for travel cost to and living costs in Malta. The applicants will need to ensure they have the means to support themselves throughout their studies in Malta.
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How to apply
Applicants who are in receipt of a full scholarship (covering tuition fees and living costs) from another sponsoring organisation are not eligible to apply. However, applicants who hold a partial scholarship or maintenance grant to cover living costs from another organisation may be considered. Such a scholarship should be disclosed to the Selection Committee when applying.
