- UM undergraduate
- PTE 65 (59 each)
- UM postgraduate
- PTE 71 (65 each)
- PTE fee
- €260
- Centres
- 1 (Mosta)
The visa leaves English to your institution
Courses longer than 90 days need a National Long Stay (D) visa from Identità's Central Visa Unit. Its document list asks for an enrolment letter from an MFHEA-registered institution with proof of payment, bank statements showing at least 75% of the national minimum wage for every month of study, travel and medical insurance with at least €30,000 cover, and a passport valid for 10 months; apply at least nine weeks before the course. The visa fee is €100 (age 12 and over). The list names no English test: the University of Malta sets its own.
University of Malta English requirements
| Level | PTE Academic | IELTS Academic |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation / Junior College | 59 (53 in each) | 5.5 (writing 5.0, reading 5.0) |
| Undergraduate | 65 (59 in each) | 6.0 (writing 6.0; reading, listening, speaking 5.5) |
| Postgraduate / doctoral | 71 (65 in each) | 6.5 (6.0 in each) |
The University of Malta teaches in English and requires a Secure English Language Test result from applicants who finished secondary school overseas. IELTS Academic, IELTS UKVI and One Skill Retake are considered; IELTS, TOEFL and ISET results must be issued within two years of the course start (the page states no validity for PTE). Non-EU applicants who need a visa must submit the result by 1 July for the October intake and 10 November for February.
PTE fee in Malta
| Test | Fee (Pearson price finder) |
|---|---|
| PTE Academic | €260 |
| PTE Academic UKVI | €260 |
| PTE Core | €260 |
| PTE Home A1 / A2 | €220 |
Pearson lists one test centre in Malta, in Mosta (checked 30 September 2026). IELTS on computer costs €285 in Valletta.
BandLadder pricing in EUR for Malta
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| Plan | Access | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint Pass | 7 days | EUR 5.99 |
| Quick Pass | 15 days | EUR 9.99 |
| Boost | 30 days | EUR 16.99 |
| Ascent | 60 days | EUR 28.99 |
| Elite | 90 days | EUR 36.99 |
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Practice PTE Academic →Frequently asked questions
Does Malta accept PTE?+
The University of Malta does: PTE Academic 65 (59 in each skill) for undergraduate, 71 (65 in each) for postgraduate and doctoral, and 59 (53 in each) for foundation courses.
What PTE score is required for a Malta student visa?+
None is named on Identità's student visa document list; the institution sets the English requirement.
IELTS vs PTE for Malta?+
Both are accepted by the University of Malta. PTE costs €260 against €285 for IELTS, and PTE Academic UKVI is available in Malta while IELTS for UKVI is not listed there.
How much does PTE cost in Malta?+
€260 for PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI or PTE Core, per Pearson's price finder on 30 September 2026.
Official sources
Reviewed 30 September 2026. This guide helps you plan test preparation; check the current rules for your own program.
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