About the university
IDEA College is a private further and higher education institution in Malta, licensed by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) under licence 2014-FHI-015. It says it teaches more than 700 students.
It offers courses from MQF level 4 to level 8, including diplomas in management, IT, quantity surveying and early childhood education, bachelor's degrees in management, nursing (top-up) and early childhood education, and many one-year MSc programmes such as Artificial Intelligence, Management, Public Health, Healthcare Management and Leadership, FinTech, Construction Management, Project Management and an MBA.
The college says non-EU students must enrol on its full-time programmes because of visa rules. The course pages we checked show only the part-time fee (€10,775 for a 90-ECTS master's), so Indian students should ask IDEA College in writing for the full-time non-EU fee, timetable and campus before applying.
- Type
- Private further and higher education institution (MFHEA licence 2014-FHI-015)
- Students
- Over 700 students (college figure)
- Levels
- MQF level 4 foundation courses to MQF level 7 master's and MQF level 8 doctorates
- Intakes
- October/November 2026 for most programmes; June or October for full-time MSc Management; April 2027 for doctorates
- Study mode for non-EU students
- Full time only (part-time courses are for Malta-based and EU students)
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
IDEA College doesn't publish course-by-course fees for international students online. See the courses on the official website (opens in a new tab), or ask our counsellor for the current list and fees.
Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Bachelor's and diploma entry requirements are listed on each course page; ask the college how it assesses Class 12 results.
- Non-EU students must take full-time programmes because of visa requirements.
Postgraduate
- MSc Artificial Intelligence: a level 6 degree in AI, computer science, mathematics or electronics; or another level 6 degree plus two years' relevant experience; or a level 5 diploma plus five years' relevant work experience.
- MBA: a level 6 degree, or a related level 5 diploma plus four years of relevant work experience (with an interview). Recognition of Prior Learning is possible.
- MSc Management: a level 6 degree, or a level 5 diploma plus five years in a supervisory or managerial role; a related degree with three years' management experience is preferred.
- Full-time master's take 12 to 15 months of teaching plus at least six months for the dissertation or project.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Degree certificate and transcripts (or diploma plus proof of work experience)
- English test result (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent) if English is not your first language
- CV
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.0 for the master's pages we checked (MSc Artificial Intelligence, MBA, MSc Management) |
| OET | Accepted for the MBA: at least B in speaking and C+ in listening, reading and writing |
| Other tests | "Or equivalent" is accepted; ask admissions which tests and scores count |
Accommodation and living costs
IDEA College's website does not publish student accommodation options or rents. Ask the admissions team whether it helps international students find housing.
| Item | In EUR | Approx. in rupees |
|---|
Campus and location
IDEA College teaches in Malta; the course pages do not give a campus address, so confirm where classes take place.
- Full-time classes run in the daytime; part-time classes run in the evening.
- Teaching combines classes with guided learning, synchronous online discussions, tutorials, videos and self-study.
- Strong focus on healthcare, nursing, early childhood education, management and compliance courses.
- Doctorates in Health Science and Business Administration start in April 2027.
Careers and graduate outcomes
IDEA College does not publish graduate employment figures. Its course pages advertise Malta's Get Qualified tax credit (70% back, €7,543 on a €10,775 course), but do not say who qualifies; it is generally aimed at people who live and work in Malta. For post-study work rules, see our Malta country guide.
| What | Figure | Source |
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Studying in Malta
Visa rules, work rights and living costs apply to every university in Malta. Our country guide covers them in detail:
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FAQs
What is the fee for a master's at IDEA College?
The course pages show €10,775 for part-time master's such as the MBA, MSc Management and MSc Artificial Intelligence. They do not publish the full-time fee that non-EU students pay, so ask the college in writing.
Can Indian students study part time?
No. IDEA College says non-EU students must enrol in full-time programmes because of visa requirements.
What English score do I need?
The master's pages we checked ask for IELTS 6.0 or equivalent if English is not your first language.
When are the intakes?
Most programmes list an October or November 2026 start; MSc Management also lists a June full-time start, and doctorates start in April 2027.
Can I work while studying?
See our Malta country guide for current work rules for non-EU students.
Sources
- IDEA College Malta: home page (opens in a new tab)
- IDEA College: international programmes (opens in a new tab)
- IDEA College: Master of Science programmes (opens in a new tab)
- IDEA College: MSc Artificial Intelligence (opens in a new tab)
- IDEA College: Master of Business Administration (opens in a new tab)
- IDEA College: MSc Management (opens in a new tab)
Official website: mt.ideaeducation.com (opens in a new tab)
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