Faculty of Engineering, University of Malta
University Engineering Faculty · University of Malta, Msida MSD 2080, Malta
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The Faculty of Engineering is part of the University of Malta and sits on the main Msida campus. It offers full-time and part-time study at several levels, teaches in English and carries out engineering research and outreach with industry. Questions can be sent through the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page.
The Faculty of Engineering is one of the fourteen faculties of the University of Malta, based on the main campus in Msida. It teaches engineering to students at several levels, from undergraduate to postgraduate and doctoral study, in English, and it works with industry, researchers and students from other countries. For UK students weighing up a semester abroad, a full degree or a move to Malta with a family, it is the national university's home for the subject.
This page explains what the faculty offers and how it fits into the university, and our directory of international schools and education in Malta lists other places to learn.
Studying engineering at the University of Malta
The faculty offers courses that can be taken full-time or part-time, and prospective students can search by course level. Its pages cover the faculty's departments, research, staff, student resources, facilities, outreach, industry links, student mobility and research ethics. The wider university offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral study, foundation studies, micro-credentials and an International Student English Test, and it publishes dates, deadlines, fees and funding information for applicants.
Recent news from the faculty gives a flavour of student life: a University of Malta master's graduate received an international IEEE PES scholarship, the faculty welcomed new students with three days of Freshers' Week activities, and the university launched an Engineering Research and Innovation Cluster, ENRICH, aimed at local and global sustainability challenges.
The faculty's history
The faculty was originally the Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. It became part of the University of Malta when the former Polytechnic, also known as the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology, was incorporated into the university. The Msida campus was inaugurated in the years after the Second World War, as the university expanded beyond its historic base in Valletta.
That base goes back a long way. The university traces its origins to the Collegium Melitense, founded in 1592, and a decree of Grandmaster Pinto established a public university in 1769. During the British period its rules were brought into line with those of UK universities. Our Knights of Malta history guide explains the background to the order that shaped this era, and the Valletta guide covers the city where the university began.
The university around the faculty
UM is the leading higher education institution in Malta, with structures in line with the Bologna Process and the European Higher Education Area. Besides the main Msida campus it has campuses in Valletta, Marsaxlokk and Gozo, and well over 3,500 students graduate each year. A strategic plan for 2026 to 2030 was launched on 22 January 2026.
The university received the NCPE Equality Mark Certification on 14 June 2024 and has an equity office, a gender equity plan and anti-harassment policies. Its sustainability committee works to embed the UN Sustainable Development Goals in campus operations, teaching and research. Faculty and university alike also take part in public events, with the university due to join the first Maker Faire Malta from 2 to 4 October 2026.
Living near the campus
Students also have access to university-wide services listed on the university's pages, including a library, a health and wellness centre, a help hub, IT support, a child educare service, an alumni community and a jobs in Malta page for graduates. The university's student portal, virtual learning environment and mobile app support day-to-day study.
If you are planning to study here, our relocation guide for UK movers explains the practical steps of moving, and our guide on where to stay in Malta compares the main areas. The weather guide by month helps with packing, and flights to Malta from the UK shows the routes in. For time off, browse things to do in Malta, the Gozo guide and about Malta.
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Questions about Faculty of Engineering, University of Malta
Where is the Faculty of Engineering?
The faculty is part of the University of Malta, Msida MSD 2080, on the main campus in Msida. The university also has campuses in Valletta, Marsaxlokk and Gozo.
What language are the courses taught in?
The language of instruction at the University of Malta is English, which makes it accessible to UK students. The university also offers an International Student English Test for applicants who need to demonstrate their level.
Can I study part-time?
Yes. The faculty lists both full-time and part-time modes of study, and prospective students can search by course level. Check with the faculty which courses are available in each mode.
How is the faculty connected to industry?
The faculty has pages on industry links, student mobility, outreach and research, and the university has launched an engineering research and innovation cluster, ENRICH, focused on sustainability challenges.
How old is the university?
The University of Malta traces its origins to the Collegium Melitense of 1592, and a decree establishing a public university was signed in 1769. The Msida campus was inaugurated after the Second World War.
How do I ask about the faculty through VisitMalta.co.uk?
Use the enquiry form on this page with your question about courses or applying. VisitMalta.co.uk passes your message on. Fees, deadlines and entry requirements are confirmed with the university directly.
Practical information
The Faculty of Engineering is part of the University of Malta, Msida MSD 2080, on the university's main campus. The university has three other campuses, in Valletta, Marsaxlokk and Gozo. Courses can be studied full-time or part-time, and the language of instruction is English. Fees, deadlines and entry requirements are set by the university, so ask when you enquire. To ask a question, use the enquiry form on this page and VisitMalta.co.uk will pass your message on.
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