Malta is often an overlooked study destination, but the truth is, it is actually one of the cheapest countries for Nigerians to study abroad. With the consistent changes in immigration laws of most countries, Malta is among the few countries that its visa requirements has remained the same over the years, with little or no changes. So, if you’d like to study in Malta from Nigeria but haven’t made up your mind yet, this guide contains all relevant information to clear your doubts.
But first, let’s talk about Malta. You’ve got nothing to worry about discrimination as the Maltese people are friendly and accommodating to foreigners. There is also no foreign language barriers, as you enroll in one of the best universities offering English-taught programs in Europe. Higher education institutions like the University of Malta offers quality education with globally recognized certificates, ranked #741-750 in QS World University Rankings 2026.
Cost of studying in Malta
- Tuition Fees: €1,500 – €15,000 per year, depending on your course and school.
- Student accommodation or rent: €400 per month.
- Food and groceries: €250 to €300, depending on family size, season, and lifestyle.
- Private health insurance: €35 to €56 per month.
- Public transit: Free with a Personalised tallinja card. If you don’t have one, budget around €50 per month.
- Long-Stay (Type D) Visa for study: €50.
- Student residence permit: €55 in total, application fee and card issuance fee costs €27.50 each.
- Flight to Malta (round-trip): Currently costs ₦1,644,717 for a one-stop flight, and varies depending on the time of travel, inflation, and cabin class.
If you are cost-efficient enough, you could spend €8k to €12k, equivalent to ₦14,268,000 to ₦21,370,800 for your tuition, study-related expenses, transportation costs, etc.
Why Malta is a good country for Nigerians
As a Nigerian, its normal to be looking for several reasons to study in Malta or any other country within the EU. You might wonder why not choose other popular countries, like the UK and Canada.
Below are more than enough reasons that prove Malta to be a better study destination than any country in the EU and beyond:
- No IELTS requirement: Since both Nigeria and Malta are English-speaking countries, you are not required to demonstrate your English language skills while applying for university admission and your student visa.
- No documentation legalization: You won’t have to legalise or notarise any document to process your admission or student visa, which saves you more time and stress.
- Comfortable atmosphere: Malta has approximately 3,000 hours of sunshine per year, which makes the weather pleasant for an average Nigerian student.
- Affordable tuition: With as little as €1,500 a year, you can pursue a degree in Malta, depending on factors like your preferred course and school.
- Low cost of living: Rent, food, transportation, and other essentials are cheap in Malta. Hence, most Nigerians can easily afford them if they work and study.
- High visa approval: If you’d like to study in Europe but don’t want to consider Spain for reasons best known to you, Malta ranks second when it comes to visa success rate in Europe after Spain.
Malta student visa applications has a success rate of about 95%, which is significantly higher than the acceptance rates of popular study destinations, including the USA, Canada, UK, and Australia.
- Competitive work hours: You can work up to 20 hours weekly during academic sessions in Malta. Students from Non-EU countries, of which Nigeria is inclusive, can work and study simultaneously in Malta.
- Families can reunite: Malta has a family reunion visa scheme, which serves as an immigration pathway to eligible family members.
- No language barrier: Malta is an English-speaking country, so you do not need to learn German, French, or any other foreign country to live, study, or work in Malta.
- Diplomatic representation in Nigeria: Malta has a consulate in Lagos that opens on weekdays and can help you process your student visa application.
In fact, the consular supports representation services, meaning that you can hire one of the top travel agencies in Nigeria, like Dex Travl, to help you beyond getting a visa and landing in Malta for your study.
How Nigerians can apply to study in Malta
If you’d like to join other Nigerians to study in Malta in any of the forthcoming intakes, no time is too late to apply. You can start the journey by:
1. Hiring an experienced travel agency like Dex Travl:
Pros
- Higher visa approval rate due to our expertise in study abroad consultation and processing.
- No delay in the entire application process.
- No stress at all, so you sit back and relax while we help you handle your application.
- We update you on every step of the way, so you do not miss out on anything.
- We have a growing network of foreign schools and education consultants, which would benefit your application.
- We can connect you with other students from Nigeria in Malta.
- You are informed of scholarship and internship opportunities, both of which could lift your financial burden and help advance your career.
Cons
- You pay fixed fees for our services, which you may not budget in the first place.
- You do not get to experience applying for yourself.
2. Applying yourself:
Pros
- Saves you fees for consultation and service charge.
- You understand the whole application procedure and can help others.
Cons
- You do the stress.
- You need to check your email and phone frequently for updates from the school and embassy.
- You lack experience, which can lead to visa refusal if you make any mistake or make a false claim.
- May be delayed due to additional documentation or information requirement by the school or consulate.
- No one to take responsibility for a failed application.
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