University of London degrees in Malta
Saint Martin’s Institute of Higher Education
Malta is an archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea between the southern tip of Italy and north of the African coast. Constituted of three main islands (Malta, Gozo and Comino) and two uninhabited islets (Cominotto and Filfla), the country is rich in history and culture and it’s the perfect destination for someone who’s looking to further their studies.
Saint Martin’s Institute of Higher Education is a licensed teaching affiliate centre of the University of London International Programmes, attracting students from different countries reading for University of London undergraduate Diploma and Degree programmes in Business and Computer Science areas of study.
Listed below you can find some of the advantages for Brazilians to come study at Saint Martin’s Institute of Higher Education in Malta.
Lower degree costs & price of living:
The United Kingdom has been the 4th favourite destination for Brazilians to look towards read for their degrees, but many end up not going, especially because of the devaluation of the Real. At Saint Martin’s Institute of Higher Education, students can read for the exact same degree offered by University of London, taking advantage of the GetQualified scheme* while living in Malta where the cost of life is considerably lower than in the UK.
*With the GetQualified scheme you will pay around €5,500 for 3 years of study, while in the UK you would pay the same amount per year.”
Brazilians don’t need a VISA to come to Malta:
Coming to Malta is easy, you just need to hop on the plane and enjoy the flight. Once in Malta, your VISA Extension can be requested for a period of 1 year and then renewed accordingly.
Summer internships around Europe:
When studying at SMI, all students are eligible to participate in the Erasmus (study exchange) and Erasmus+ programmes (traineeship exchange). The latter, allows students to apply for internships in a chosen foreign company of their liking. This opportunity provides the student with different types of work environments, cultures and knowledge.
English is a native language:
Even though Maltese is the main language, so is English. Malta has become a popular destination for people wanting to improve their language skills, because the English language is spoken throughout the whole island by natives or by the huge international population which makes the communication and the learning so much easier.
Malta’s good weather:
Brazil is very well known for its good weather during the whole year, but so is Malta. The country has an average of 300 sunny days per year. With the average temperature being higher than the rest of Europe, it´s the perfect weather to enjoy all the beaches that can be found around the islands.
Working while studying in Malta:
Malta is renowned for its beaches and night life, but it also offers great working opportunities.
Foreign students in Malta are allowed to work for 20h per week after completing 90 days on the island, this makes it possible for you to achieve your degree while working either in the area of your study or just to make some extra money. Saint Martin’s Institute of Higher Education also offers evening degree options for those who would rather work during the day and studying at night.
Living alone in a new country can be challenging, but it’s also an incredibly fulfilling experience. It’s a time of personal growth and lots of firsts: your first time trying pastizzi, your first new friend from SMI, or your first night out in Paceville, the local night club area. Sooner rather than later you will realise how easily Malta will become a second home to you.
To learn more about Saint Martin’s Institute of Higher Education, we invite you to visit our booth at the Talk Global Study online fair on the 24th of March 2022.
