BSc (Hons) Computing with Games Design and Development

BSc (Hons) Computing with Games Design and Development is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in computer science & it at Saint Martin's Institute of Higher Education in Ħamrun, Malta. It takes 3 years full time (180 ECTS), with intakes in October (autumn trimester).

Saint Martin's Institute of Higher Education is a private institution, ranked Not ranked in major global rankings (small private college; degrees are awarded by the University of London) in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is €6,696 a year, about ₹7.1 lakh. Over 3 years that is roughly €20,088 (≈ ₹21.3 lakh) before any yearly increase.

SMI full-time tuition for 2026–27 (€6,696 a year); a one-off €1,500 non-EU administration fee applies if you need a student visa. University of London registration and exam fees may be charged separately, so ask SMI for the full total

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Malta as a whole: €13,000–18,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

General entry requirements at Saint Martin's Institute of Higher Education for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Class 12 (or an equivalent international qualification), assessed by SMI and the University of London; maths requirements apply to computing and finance degrees.
• Proof of English if you do not hold an English school-leaving qualification accepted by SMI; IELTS 5.0 is the usual minimum at diploma level, and higher scores may be needed to register for the University of London degree.
• An interview with the Saint Martin's Admissions and Advisory Board.
• Students short of the maths level can take free bridging maths classes at SMI.
• Non-EU students pay a €1,500 administration fee and need a full-time course for the Maltese study visa.

For this course: English test accepted by SMI (IELTS 5.0 is the usual minimum for the foundation diploma level; the University of London may ask for more).

Need a score? IELTS and PTE coaching is available with us.

This course starts in: October (autumn trimester).

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Malta, then arrange accommodation.

• Passport
• Class 10 and 12 mark sheets and certificates
• English test result
• Application form
• Proof of funds, accommodation and health insurance for the Maltese student visa

• SMIFlexiPay scheme

  Full-time bachelor's

  Value: An interest-free Bank of Valletta fund settles tuition during the degree, with no monthly payments for full-time students

  Registered SMI students; repayment terms are set by the scheme. Ask SMI whether non-EU students qualify.

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• Get Qualified scheme (Malta Enterprise)

  MQF level 5 and 6 courses

  Value: Up to 70% of fees refunded as an income-tax credit over ten years

  Open to EU and third-country students on completion, but only useful if you later work and pay tax in Malta.

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• Erasmus+ traineeship grants

  Enrolled students

  Value: EU grant towards travel and living costs for a 2–12 month traineeship in another EU country

  Students of any nationality registered on a recognised SMI programme.

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Saint Martin's Institute of Higher Education was set up in 1985 to teach computer studies at a time when such courses were not available in Malta. It is a small private college in Ħamrun, close to Valletta, licensed by Malta's higher-education regulator, MFHEA.

Its key feature is the link with the University of London. SMI is a Recognised Teaching Centre: you attend classes in Malta taught by SMI's lecturers and sit the University of London's examinations, and the degree you receive is a University of London bachelor's. Programmes cover computing and computer science (with options in AI and machine learning, games, virtual reality, security, web and UX), and business, accounting, banking and finance. Some of the finance degrees are run under the academic direction of the London School of Economics within the University of London's international programmes.

Computer Science & IT courses at other universities in Malta

• BSc (Hons) Computing and Information Technologies (Pearson / University of Derby)Domain Academy3 years (180 ECTS), full or part time · €4,433 / year
• Higher National Diploma in Computing (Pearson BTEC)Domain Academy2 years (120 ECTS), full or part time · €3,750 / year
• BSc (Hons) Computer Science and Information Technologygbs-malta3 years full time (MQF/EQF level 6) · €6,000 / year
• BA in Information Technology for BusinessGlobal College Malta3 years (180 ECTS) · €6,100 / year
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Business and Information TechnologyUniversity of Malta3 years · €8,500 / year
• Bachelor of Science in IT (Honours) (Software Development)University of Malta3 years · €10,800 / year

More courses at Saint Martin's Institute of Higher Education

• BSc (Hons) Computer Science3 years full time (180 ECTS) · €6,696 / year
• BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence3 years full time (180 ECTS) · €6,696 / year
• BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance3 years full time (180 ECTS) · €6,696 / year
• BSc (Hons) Business Administration with International Business3 years full time (180 ECTS) · €6,696 / year
• BSc (Hons) Banking and Finance3 years full time (180 ECTS) · €6,696 / year
• BSc (Hons) Computing with Security and Cryptography3 years full time (180 ECTS) · €6,696 / year

We researched this page on 23 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

1. Saint Martin's Institute of Higher Education: BSc (Hons) Computing with Games Design and Development (opens in a new tab)
2. Saint Martin's Institute of Higher Education: programmes, fees 2026–27 and entry requirements (opens in a new tab)
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