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MCAST

Paola, Malta · Est. 2001

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

About the university

The Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology is the island's largest vocational and applied-science institution — workshops and industry placements from day one, across everything from aviation maintenance to game development.

Popular courses

What people actually study here.

Engineering & Aviation
Information & Communication Technology
Business Management
Applied Sciences
Art & Design

The vibe

What it actually feels like.

  • Hands-on from week one — MCAST's model is workshops and real equipment, not just lecture theatres.
  • A strong direct-to-industry culture, with many programmes co-designed with employers.
  • Malta's most vocationally diverse campus — trades, tech and creative arts all under one institution.

Fun things to do

Life outside the lecture hall.

01

Tour the on-site aviation workshops if you're in an engineering-adjacent programme.

02

Catch an MCAST student showcase — design and media students exhibit regularly.

03

Explore nearby Marsaxlokk's Sunday fish market, a short drive from the Paola campus.

Opportunities for international students

What's on offer if you're coming from abroad.

Direct industry-placement pathways built into most diploma and degree programmes.
An International Student Office guiding visa and enrolment for overseas applicants.
Some of the most affordable applied-science qualifications available inside the EU.

References & sources

Where this page comes from.

Course lists, scholarships and admissions details summarised here are illustrative. Always confirm the current, exact terms on the university's own official website before applying. Photography is freely licensed via Wikimedia Commons, not sourced from the university's own site.

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