Saint Martin's Institute of Higher Education was established in 1985, originally to provide computer studies training at a time when such courses didn't yet exist in Malta. It has since grown into one of the country's established private higher education providers, holding a real, specific distinction: Saint Martin's is one of only 28 Affiliate Institutions of the University of London worldwide, meaning students who study at Saint Martin's in Malta earn degrees conferred directly by the University of London — the same globally recognised degree, taught locally.

Based in Hamrun, a small town near Valletta and the Grand Harbour, Saint Martin's is licensed by Malta's National Commission for Further and Higher Education (NCFHE, License No. 196), with every programme accredited under the Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF). This gives our Malta portfolio a genuinely different profile from our other two listings: La Vallette's nursing bridging focus and Ascencia's business specialism.

Why Saint Martin's Stands Out

Every degree is University of London-conferred, not locally issued. That's a meaningful distinction — a student's final qualification carries the University of London's name and international recognition, with Saint Martin's serving as the teaching institution rather than the degree-awarding body. It's genuinely comparable to studying for a University of London degree in the UK itself, at a fraction of the cost.

A few more specifics worth knowing:

• Tuition for University of London degree programmes at Saint Martin's runs approximately €8,500 a year, considerably lower than reading the same University of London degree in Britain itself
• International graduates who study in Malta and secure employment afterwards are eligible for a five-year income tax exemption under Maltese tax policy — a genuine, government-backed financial incentive worth knowing about upfront
• All programmes are MQF-accredited, with the institute currently conferring qualifications up to MQF Level 7 (Master's level)
• Runs four intakes each year, giving prospective students more flexible entry points than the single or dual intake structure common at many universities
• Genuinely small class sizes, reflecting the institute's specialised, focused scale rather than large lecture-hall teaching

Popular Courses

Saint Martin's programme catalogue concentrates on business, computing, and social sciences, structured around the University of London's own curriculum:

• Business Administration and Management
• Computing and Information Technology — reflecting the institute's original founding focus
• Accounting and Finance
• Social Sciences

Programmes are offered at diploma, bachelor's, and master's level. Undergraduate applicants generally need a minimum IELTS score of 5.0–6.0 (postgraduate applicants typically need 6.5), alongside secondary education transcripts meeting the required grade thresholds. Students should note that Saint Martin's doesn't offer programmes in every discipline — fields like Engineering, Natural Sciences, or Environmental Studies aren't part of its current catalogue, worth confirming a specific programme is available before applying.

Career Opportunities & Student Value

Because a Saint Martin's qualification is ultimately a University of London degree, graduates carry international name recognition that can matter significantly when applying for jobs or further study elsewhere. The institute reports graduates finding employment across finance, marketing, management, IT, and hospitality sectors, with many placed at multinational companies both within Malta and internationally.

The five-year income tax exemption for graduates who secure employment in Malta adds real, practical financial value beyond the degree itself — a genuine incentive for students weighing where to build their early career after graduating.

Why Students from Kerala Are Looking at Saint Martin's

For Kerala students who want a genuine University of London degree without UK-level tuition costs, Saint Martin's offers a distinctive, verifiable pathway: real Affiliate Institution status (one of just 28 worldwide), a substantially lower cost of study than reading the same degree in Britain, and Malta's broader advantages — English as one of two official languages, EU membership, and a notably lower cost of living than most Western European study destinations. The five-year tax exemption for working graduates is also a genuinely practical consideration for students planning to build early career experience in Malta after graduating.
Students should confirm their specific field of interest is offered before applying, since Saint Martin's catalogue is concentrated in business, computing, and social sciences rather than spanning every academic discipline.

Is Saint Martin's Right for You?

Saint Martin's could be a strong fit if:

• you want a genuine University of London degree at meaningfully lower cost than studying in the UK
• you're specifically interested in Business, Computing, Accounting, or Social Sciences
• you'd value four intakes a year for flexible entry timing
• the five-year income tax exemption for working graduates in Malta appeals to your longer-term plans
• you're comfortable at a smaller, specialised institution rather than a large multi-faculty university

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