Malta is a Southern European island nation in the Mediterranean, near to Italy and close to Tunisia and Libya.
Malta is a Southern European island nation in the Mediterranean, near to Italy and close to Tunisia and Libya. The small country have a population of just over 500,000 people.
Malta was ruled by British e from 1814 from 1964. During that time, the British imposed the use of English as an official language. And it still is, alongside Maltese: Roughly 90% of the population speak English, and Malta is a popular destination for students whoever looking for English taught programs in Schengen area. Malta is known as a peaceful country.
Malta have beautiful beaches and lagoons, diverse watersports, vibrant nightlife, archaeological sites and picturesque harbour towns. Malta boasts three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the historic capital city Valletta, the seven megalithic temples and the hypogeum (a prehistoric underground structure).
Capital: Valletta
Population: 423,282 (2013)
Area: 316 sq km
Currency: Euro
Official languages: Maltese and English
One of the world’s smallest and most densely populated countries
A group of nine islands to the south of Europe and north of Africa
Main source of national income is tourism
Malta’s Kunsill ta’ l-iStudenti Universitarji (University Students’ Council) is the oldest national student union in Europe, founded in 1901
You can expect affordable expenses in tuition fees as well as living cost. Malta have private as well as state-run public universities which offer courses at economical tuition fees to international students.
Here is a run down of all the major expenses that you will incur living in Malta for a month.
Utility | Cost |
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Rent | EUR 700 (INR 61700) |
Household Utilities | EUR 80 (INR 7,000) |
Monthly Transportation (Local) | EUR 26 (INR 2,600) |
Cost per Meal | EUR 8-10 (INR 700- 1000) |
Internet | EUR 34 (INR 2,900) |
Following the pattern of the British education system, the universities in Malta offer a global standard education attracting a large number of students every year. Although a small country, Malta is home to a number of higher education institutions where students can study for degrees in English; for example:
Course type | Bridging course to improve Nursing work component |
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Degree | MQF Level 6, i.e. Bachelor’s degree |
Eligibility | 3 years of nursing degree (GNM) or BSc.N |
Other Academic criteria | |
Exclusively for | Non-EU citizens |
Yearly Intakes | 4 (January, April, June, September) |
Gap in studies | Maximum 5-6 years |
Age limit | Not more than 45 years |
To be able to practice as a Nurse or Midwife in Malta, registration under with the Maltese Nursing & Midwifery Council is mandatory. A course like this will bridge the knowledge gap and in still the necessary work culture for aspiring Nurses or a Midwives to successfully practice in Malta. The bridging course is designed with the purpose of enhancing multidisciplinary work skills of students in health & social care settings. Although participating students have the preliminary work experience as a Nurse or a Midwife in their home country, it is important to understand local nursing practices in Europe. Hence the bridging program is designed so as to extend their knowledge base in the skills and areas that were not covered in the native study or in their previous workplace.
The students are also exposed to ethical, religious and other related issues for them to cope up with work in a foreign country. Adequate training in English proficiency is given to hone their employability skill.
The benefits for a Nurse to feel happy about studying Nursing Course in Malta are as follows: