The University of Malta traces its origins to the founding of the Collegium Lemitense which was set up in 1592 by the Jesuits. In 1769, Grand Master Pinto established a "Publica Universita de Studi Generali." Two years later, a Collegio Medici was set up as one of the faculties making up the University. During the British period (1800 - 1964) the University's statues and regulations were brought into line with universities in the United Kingdom.
In 1968, the University was moved from the original buildings in Valletta (which now house the Foundation for International Studies) to a new and more spacious campus at Msida. In recent years, the campus has undergone a series of extensions in order to cater to the large increase in the student population.
Undergraduate courses at the University of Malta are made up of study-units. These are a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, laboratory work, fieldwork and private study. One study-unit may have one credit or more. Each credit is usually made up of about 14 hours of lectures plus about 36 hours of personal research and tutorials. You may register for 16 to 30 credits in one year. At the end of each study-unit, assessment is made by tests and/or assignments.
Housing facilities are available in the University Residence. The Residence is situated approximately 4 kms from the University campus. There is a free shuttle service to and from the university campus.
Amenities include self-catering apartments, a mini-market, launderette, and computer/study room.
