Study Early Childhood Education in Malta: programmes, fees and entry requirements
Malta has 4 undergraduate programmes in Early Childhood Education at 4 universities in 4 cities. At public institutions EU students typically pay no tuition fee; non-EU students €6,500 a year (€6,500–€8,500).
Always check current information on the official website of the university before you apply.
- Taught in: English (4), Maltese (2)
- Selection: minimum requirements set by each university, MATSEC Matriculation Certificate
All Early Childhood Education programmes in Malta
| Programme | University | City | Language | Length | EU fee / year | Non-EU fee / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early Childhood Education | IDEA College | Mosta | English | 3 yr | — | — |
| Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early Years | Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (Għajnsielem) | Għajnsielem | English, Maltese | 3 yr | €0 | €6,500 |
| Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early Years | Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (Paola) | Paola | English, Maltese | 3 yr | €0 | €6,500 |
| Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early Childhood Education and Care | University of Malta | Msida | English | 3 yr | €0 | €8,500 |
How admission works in Malta
You apply directly to each institution: the University of Malta through its online application (open from November for the October intake) and MCAST through its own online portal. The University of Malta requires the Matriculation Certificate (MATSEC: two Advanced-level and three Intermediate-level subjects plus SEC passes) or an equivalent foreign qualification, and many courses add subject requirements; medicine, dentistry and some health courses have a limited number of places. For the October 2026 intake the University of Malta closed applications on 15 September 2026 (1 July 2026 for non-EU applicants who need a visa, 30 January 2026 for medicine with overseas qualifications); dates for October 2027 follow the same pattern and are published on um.edu.mt. Private institutions licensed by the MFHEA admit students on their own terms.
See also: Study in Malta · Early Childhood Education in other countries
Sources
- MCAST – course page, Programme Fees: "There are no fees applicable to Maltese and other EU Nationals" (Prospectus 2026/27), checked 19 October 2026
- University of Malta – Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early Childhood Education and Care, Fees: "Local/EU/EEA Applicants: No fees apply", checked 19 October 2026
- MCAST – International Students Course Fee Payment Schedule 2026/2027: Level 6, 3 years €19,500 / 4 years €26,000 (first-year instalments €4,250 + €2,250 = €6,500; final year no payment), checked 19 October 2026
How the figures are collected and calculated: Data and sources.