Highlights
Tuition fee
8933 EUR / year
3800 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
8933 EUR / year
3800 EUR / year
Unknown
Duration
18 months
Duration
18 months
Apply date
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Apply date
Unknown
Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Msida, Malta
Campus location
Msida, Malta
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Sustainable Development from University of Malta enables you as a researcher to focus on a variety of topics to be studied in depth by pursuing a full-time or part-time second tier master's degree programme based on research.

Overview

You will need to show evidence that a sound and systematic understanding of the subject has been acquired, and to show a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights relating to the selected field of study. You must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to your own research, particularly but not limited to the ones used in the research.

Career:

By following Sustainable Development from University of Malta , you will have varied career opportunities due to the interdisciplinary nature of the research undertaken and the skills learned in the course of the studies. You can also engage in a research career by following on with further studies at doctoral level.

Programme Structure

By fulfilling the requirements of this programme of study, you will therefore achieve the following learning outcomes:

  • through thorough literature reviews the student will be able to demonstrate the importance and relevance of his research to the area of study.
  • in addition to the above, the student will be required to report on subject knowledge in his/her dissertation as well as examinations linked to the taught component of this programme of study.

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
OR
95
OR
5
PTE Academic
71
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Msida, Malta

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
OR
95
OR
5
PTE Academic
71
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A first cycle degree in a discipline related to Sustainable Development or in any other area of study which the Board considers as appropriate, obtained in the ten years previous to registration for the Course.

Applicants may be asked to demonstrate competence in those skills required by the nature of the proposed research via an extended interview and the submission of appropriate documentation, provided that where deficiencies are identified applicants shall be required to take specific study-units intended to compensate for the deficit.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    8933 EUR / year
    ≈ 8933 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    3800 EUR / year
    ≈ 3800 EUR / year

Additional Details

Local/EU/EEA Applicants:

  • Total Tuition Fees: Eur 5,700
  • Fee per semester: Eur 1,900

Living costs

Msida

Malta
690 - 1170 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Sustainable Development.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available

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