Overview

The Computing Science (Hons) course at the University of Malta is suitable if you are interested in all aspects of computer science, ranging from the low-level hardware interfacing, to the construction of distributed and concurrent systems, to the handling of complex data structures, up to the analysis of these artefacts using mathematical and formal methods.

It covers topics such as software engineering, computer architecture, computer vision and signal processing, and inducts you to be proficient in a wide variety of programming paradigms.

The aim is to prepare graduates with a solid grounding in computing science aspects in systems development. As a graduate following this programme, you will be ready to take on jobs related to software development in a wide variety of industries, or further your studies in a selected area.

Career opportunities

The current demand for graduates from this course will make you employable in the evolving ICT sector due to the increasing market of innovative technology.

You will be able to pursue a career as a software developer and engineer, systems engineer, project leader and developer, network management and applications, strategic ICT planner, distributed and concurrent software developer, multimedia communications engineer, and much more.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computer Logic and Organisation

Mathematics of Discrete Structures

Search and Optimisation Methods

Discrete Mathematics for Computing Science

Operating Systems

Data Structures and Algorithms

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-23 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International

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EU students: They will be accepting late applications for a number of courses until 15 September.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Msida, Malta

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Data Science & Big Data Machine Learning View 10 other Bachelors in Computer Sciences in 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

80

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must satisfy the General Entry Requirements for admission, namely, the Matriculation Certificate and Secondary Education Certificate passes at Grade 5 or better or at SEC Level 3 in Maltese, English Language and Mathematics.

two Advanced Level passes at Grade C or better in Pure Mathematics and in any other subject and

an Intermediate Level pass in any subject (excluding the subjects presented at Advanced Level).

Admission to this course is also open to applicants in possession of the Certificate in ICT Foundation Studies from the University of Malta.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

10800 EUR / year

≈ 10800 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

Free

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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