ELIGIBILITY:

These scholarships are available to non-EU/EEA applicants who have been accepted unconditionally to read for a master by research or a Ph.D. on a full-time or part-time basis.

How to apply for UM Doctoral Studies    

How to apply for Masters by Research*  

Masters Programmes ‘mainly by research’ refers to programmes where the dissertation/project is assigned 60 ECTS or more.

Students are to submit a request to be considered for a fee waiver by sending an email to the International Office indicating the UM Applicant ID (student number) as shown in the letter of acceptance and ‘University of Malta Postgraduate Scholarship Application’ in the subject line.

Requests for these scholarships will be evaluated by a UM Ph.D. and Masters (by research) Degree Scholarship Selection Board whose decision shall be final.

The following documents should be attached to the application email:

Copy of the Acceptance Letter

Detailed Curriculum Vitae, and

A motivational letter, and

Copy of Passport (details page)

For each candidate, the International Office will request an Academic Recommendation Form from the Head of Department, Supervisor, or Director of the academic area concerned.  This document seeks to provide insight into the academic aspects of the research.

Candidates that meet the necessary eligibility requirements will be invited to attend an online interview with the Ph.D. and Masters (by research) Degree Scholarship Selection Board.  

Scholarship applications from students who have already started their programme of studies at the UM cannot be considered.

Requests are to be submitted within one month of receipt of the unconditional letter of acceptance, taking into consideration also the deadlines indicated below:   

Next deadline: 30 April 2026

Applicants who are in receipt of a full scholarship (covering tuition fees and living costs) from another sponsoring organisation are not eligible to apply.  However, applicants who hold a partial scholarship or maintenance grant to cover living costs from another organisation may be considered.  Such a scholarship should be disclosed to the Selection Committee when applying.

PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS ARE ADVISED THAT FOR COURSES STARTING IN OCTOBER, SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE 30TH OF APRIL, 2026.

BENEFIT:

The scholarships consist of the partial to full waiving of the annual tuition fee applicable for the master by research or Ph.D. Programme being followed.  The scholarship does not provide support for travel costs to and living costs in Malta.  The applicants will need to ensure they have the means to support themselves throughout their studies in Malta.