eie European Business School

eie European Business School, formerly known as eie Institute of Education, is a licensed higher education institution on the seafront at St Julian's, one of Malta's busiest hospitality and business districts. It has been teaching in Malta since January 2000 and is now in its twenty-sixth year. Courses sit between levels 5 and 7 of the Malta Qualifications Framework, which is aligned with the European Qualifications Framework, so students can study for diplomas, bachelor's degrees and master's degrees without leaving the island.

For UK students and professionals, the school's location in an EU country and its mix of fixed intakes and online options can be attractive. If you are weighing up a move, our guide to relocating to Malta from the UK explains the practical steps, and the international schools directory lists other educational providers.

Licence, accreditation and memberships

The school holds licence number 2005-TC-001 from Malta's higher education regulator, the MFHEA. Accreditation means that a programme has been checked against minimum academic standards and mapped to the national and European qualifications frameworks, so that other institutions and employers can recognise it.

It is an educational member of AACSB, the international body for business schools, and its accounting and finance pathways carry exemptions with ACCA, the chartered accountants' body. It is also a corporate member of the Malta Chamber of Commerce, the Malta Chamber of SMEs and FinanceMalta, and from 2020 to 2023 it was the one higher education provider holding Bronze Alliance Partner standing with the Chamber of Commerce. Our Malta financial services guide shows why that sector link matters.

Courses and start dates

The course list is organised into business administration and management, tourism and hospitality, accounting and finance, information technology, health and social care, and English language, along with awards, training and short courses. Courses are designed with working professionals in mind, so people can advance academically while keeping up their other commitments, and the school aims to keep fees accessible and to welcome students of every background.

Lecture-based college and university courses start on fixed dates. The 2027 intakes are 18 January, 26 April, 19 July and 18 October. English language programmes start every Monday, and online awards and short courses can begin at any time. The school also belongs to a wider group offering general English, bespoke business training and international internship placements, and delivers programmes abroad through eie International. It is a founding partner of the European Hospitality Educational Alliance, which links classroom study with practical experience in hotels and restaurants.

Campus in St Julian's

The main campus is at Waters Edge on Spinola Road. Every lecture room has sea views over Balluta Bay, and there is a campus terrace. St Julian's is home to financial services firms and leading international gaming companies, which is useful for networking, and our iGaming in Malta guide explains that sector. The area is also full of cafés and restaurants, so where to stay near Sliema and St Julian's is a handy guide for first visits.

Students arriving from overseas who receive an offer letter or letter of acceptance through an agent are advised to send a copy to the school for verification, so that the authorities can be told the letter is genuine before a study visa application proceeds.

Living in Malta and getting in touch

Study leaves time for the island, and things to do in Malta and the Malta weather guide help you plan. Our Malta tax guide for UK nationals and the about Malta overview cover the basics, and CLA Malta is our featured partner for tax and relocation support.

To ask about a course, intake dates or a campus visit, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to eie European Business School.