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"Auf Wiedersehen" at the University
of Malta
Curious about Maltese students, we decided to
take the bus to the University of Malta and see
how well we fit into the "landscape"
of the university community there. We explored
the languages departments, the library, the foreign
students' office, and even toured the student
radio studios. The shelves of German books (many
in English translation) in the library surprised
us, since we had found out that the University
offers no degree in German Studies. Some of us
interviewed the friendly Maltese students about
their views on Germany, their bilinguality, and
their opinion on Malta's potential entry into
the European Union. We were pleased to discover
that the students were interested in Germany -
and one of those we interviewed turned out to
be an Austrian who spoke excellent English! Maybe
some of us too will end up spending a semester
at this international university…
Read Taivi's text below for more details.
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University of Malta: Foreign Students Welcome!
Studying abroad? A good idea in our steadily globalizing
world. But to go abroad is not as easy as many tend
to think. To avoid bad surprises at the place, some
preliminary research can be very useful. Of course,
contacting the university abroad is obligatory, but
internet research can answer most questions. I set myself
the task of assessing how useful the official website
of the University of Malta really is. It turned out
to be quite informative and gave a good impression of
the university itself. Beside the articles about the
history and structure of the university, the website
answers the most urgent questions which can arise for
a foreign student planning to study in Malta.
The university, which is one of the oldest in Europe
(founded in 1592), offers a great number of subjects
and courses. Every applicant can find something to suit
his interests. Unfortunately, the students must pay
tuition fees. :-( The website gives information about
application for courses: the deadlines, which supporting
documents you need, etc. All my questions about the
visa, health insurance, accommodation during my studies
could be answered. Even the cost of living - of course
approximately - and very useful tips on planning financial
resources, is discussed. Many of the courses are held
in English and a large number of overseas qualifications
(International Baccalaureate for example) are accepted
in Malta: almost perfect for foreign students. So, after
all the University of Malta seems to be quite open for
foreign students, and I would say it provides an excellent
opportunity for students in Siegen to escape from rainy
weather and combine a "holiday" in Malta with
studies. Let's apply!
Taivi Rüüberg
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