Announcements

1. The IEU undergoes a financial and an institutional audit until January 2025
2. The two audits are successful.  If IEU fails from any of the two audits, the license is revoked immediately.

IEU can only offer the below programmes:

1. 1. Bachelor of Management
   2. Master of Management and Business Administration (MBA)
   3. Doctor of Medicine (M.D.).  (Only theoretical sessions).

IEU shall make it clear to all Medical Students starting or following the course in Malta, that the said course does not give them automatic recognition in terms of EU Professional Qualifications Directive 2005/36 despite the course being part of or completely in an EU Member State.

It is important to note that the IEU is NOT a Maltese institution and hence it is not accredited by MFHEA. The temporary license was issued to operate from Malta due to the situation in Ukraine. IEU has no programmes accredited by MFHEA.  Any queries regarding the Quality of the service being provided by IEU should be addressed to the Ukrainian Authorities.

The Malta Further and Higher Education Authority would like to inform the general public and any interested parties that the following licenses were issued between April – June 2024.

MFHEA would like to inform all stakeholders that the following institutions had the external quality assurance audit carried out and the outcome is currently under appeal.

• Malta City College
• Malta Leadership Institute
• MCAST

The Malta Further and Higher Education Authority would like to inform the general public and any interested parties that the following licenses were issued between January – March 2024.

The MFHEA officially launched the 5^th edition of the Referencing Report. This document will come into effect on 1^st October 2024. However, please note that updates may occur over time to ensure the relevance and accuracy of the information provided. Therefore, we advise you to regularly check for the latest version online, via this link.

The MFHEA would like to make the below clarifications on the International European University (IEU):

IEU is not a Maltese University but a Ukrainian University.  The accreditation of its programmes and the granting of a University status were given by the Ukrainian authorities.

MFHEA only granted IEU a temporary license to operate from Malta.  No accreditation of programmes or status were granted by the MFHEA.  The MFHEA has no connection with any other operations of the IEU in any other countries.

Finally the MFHEA would like to make it clear that IEU does not offer any medical practical sessions in Malta, but only the theoretical part.  IEU is also not licensed to provide any nursing courses in Malta.  Any information to the contrary is false.

Mr. Charlo Bonnici and Ms. Ilaria Spiteri Axiak have been confirmed as FHEI representatives on the MFHEA Advisory Committee.  They will occupy these roles for the next two years as of 22nd February, 2024.

Announcement about the issuing of a communication on teaching and learning venue/s

The MFHEA has issued Communication MFHEA/05/2023 regarding teaching and learning venues which comes into force from 1^st January 2024. More information can be found on the “Communications for Providers” page.

Announcement about the publication of MFHEA’s Quality Assurance Development Plan 2023-2025.

The MFHEA has published the Quality Assurance Development Plan for the period 2023-2025 in the Publications Page. The plan outlines the objectives and goals for each action together with a timeframe.

Announcement about licenses issued between 1^st July 2023 and 29^th September 2023, published on 29^th September 2023 by MFHEA.

The Malta Further and Higher Education Authority would like to inform the general public and any interested parties that the following licenses were issued between 1^st July 2023 and 29^th September 2023.

Announcement about the temporary license issued to International European University (IEU), published on 25th July 2023 by MFHEA. (Updated on 20th September 2023)

The International European University (IEU) will be operating from the Chamber College, Edgar Bernard Street, Gzira and not from the American University of Malta in Bormla as previously communicated.

Announcement about the publication of MFHEA’s Self-Assessment Report for the upcoming ENQA Audit, published on 11th September 2023 by MFHEA.

The MFHEA has published the Self-Assessment Report it prepared for the upcoming ENQA Audit that will be taking place in October 2023. This document, together with its 8 annexes, can be found in the Publications page under the Quality Assurance section.

• Announcement about institutions which are not licensed, published on 28th July 2023 by MFHEA.

The MFHEA cannot guarantee the quality being offered by institutions which are not licensed and offer programmes of study which serves to obtain a national qualification classified up to and including level 8 of the Malta Qualifications Framework, or a foreign qualification at a comparable level.

Institutions/individuals doing so are in breach of the law and the Authority is reserving the right to take any legal action including criminal action against those breaching the law.

• Announcement about the temporary license issued to International European University (IEU), published on 25th July 2023 by MFHEA. (Updated on 21st August 2023)

The Malta Further and Higher Education Authority would like to announce that a one year temporary license has been issued to International European University (IEU). The temporary license was issued on 3^rd July 2023 and is valid until 03^rd July 2024. The temporary license allows the IEU to deliver the following programmes from Malta due to the current events in Ukraine. This temporary license will be reviewed annually subject to the international situation in Ukraine.

1. Bachelor of Management
2. Master of Management and Business Administration (MBA)
3. Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

The programmes being offered by the IEU in Malta fall under the quality assurance system of the National Agency for Higher Education Quality Assurance in Ukraine (NAQA). If students have any complaints or concerns these must be followed accordingly to IEU’s regulations and they cannot be pursued in Malta.

Read the IEU panel report here.

IEU is a Ukrainian University, with programmes accredited in Ukraine. IEU has a temporary licence to operate in Malta. Any matter related to programmes should be addressed to the Ukrainian authorities. For more details visit the website of the National Agency for Higher Education Quality Assurance (Ukraine) NAQA: https://en.naqa.gov.ua/

• Announcement about Licences issued between 01st January 2023 till 30th June 2023, published on 17th July 2023 by MFHEA.

Issued Licences

The Malta Further and Higher Education Authority would like to inform the general public and any interested parties that the following licenses were issued between 01^st January 2023 till 30^th June 2023.

• Announcement about Non-Operational Providers , published on 24th August 2022 by MFHEA.

Non-Operational Providers

We would like to inform you that, as from 1^st October 2022, those Institutions which have not been in operation for six months (i.e. from March-October 2022), or more, will have their licenses restricted as per regulation 13 of S.L. 607.03.

Such Institutions will be notified via postal communication and must subsequently follow the stipulations of their restriction as detailed therein.

The restriction of license will in each instance be determined on a case by case basis, and activity from the date of obtaining the license onwards will also be considered. Requests for proof of activity pursuant to the licence will be requested from the MFHEA at any point and of any licensed provider.

• Announcement about the MFHEA Advisory Committee Election 2022 , published on 5th January 2022 by MFHEA. (*Added on 10th January 2022.)

MFHEA Advisory Committee Election 2022

The Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) would like to inform licensed providers that the MFHEA will be sending a link (via email) which will give each provider access to vote for the two members who will represent the Further and Higher Institutions. If you do not receive this link by Thursday (close of business), kindly contact Dr Dennis Zammit on [email protected]. 

*Eligible voters should use the key received on the day of the election (10th January 2022) which they will receive by email. In case of a tie, elected representatives will share the term amongst them.

Results of election held on 10th January 2022 for Consultative Committee

Bonnici Charlo: 26 votes (21.3%)

Cappitta Antonello: 14 votes (11.5%)

Haslam Chris : 8 votes (6.6%)

Micallef Robert: 9 votes (7.4%)

Monseigneur Antvin : 8 votes (6.6%)

Parnis Morgan : 10 votes (8.2%)

Spiteri Axiaq Ilaria : 23 votes (18.9%)

Theuma Charles : 16 votes (13.1%)

Vella Rago Manuel : 8 votes (6.6%)

Bonnici Charlo and Spiteri Axiaq Ilaria were elected with 21.3% and 18.9% of the vote respectively.

The MFHEA would like to thank all candidates who participated and all those who voted.

• Announcement about the Metropolitan School of Business Management, published on 16th September 2021 by MFHEA

The Metropolitan School of Business Management (msbm.org.uk)

The Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) would like to inform prospective students and the public in general that the Metropolitan School of Business Management (msbm.org.uk) is an institution that is not licensed by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority.

• Announcement about the UCM Higher Education Institution Foundation, published on 2nd August 2021 by MFHEA

UCM Higher Education Institution Foundation

The Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) would like to inform the general public and anyone who has any interest, that the UCM Higher Education Institution Foundation – licence number 2015-011, (UCM), has been revoked and thus UCM shall not operate as a Higher Educational Institute under the Maltese licence. Any programmes accredited by MFHEA and awarded by UCM cannot continue to be offered by UCM or any other institutions.

• Announcement about the International Institute by Malta, published on 6th July 2021 by MFHEA

International Institute by Malta

The MFHEA would like to inform prospective students and the public in general that the International Institute by Malta is not a licensed institution as requested by the laws of Malta.

• Announcement for Foreign Students applying for a Student Visa, published on 5th March 2021 by MFHEA

Student Visa

Please be informed that Maltese Missions/Consulates requires a proof of payment for the course you intend to follow in Malta. However be informed that this proof does not always require to be full payment. Below find the thresholds:

For courses of a value of up to €1,000, the receipt covering full payment shall be requested;
For courses of a value of more than €1,000 but less than €2,500, the receipt covering up to 75% of the course shall be requested;
For courses of a value that is equal to or higher than €2,500, the receipt covering up to 50% of the course shall be requested;

• Announcement on EDU courses published on 15th February 2021 by MFHEA

EDU

The MFHEA would like to inform any prospective and current students following courses with EDU that MFHEA only accredit academic programmes. This on its own does not mean that anyone following a course with EDU (even at Level 7) can practice the profession of a doctor/physician. This can only happen if the course is accepted by the relevant medical authorities (Medical Council in Malta or equivalent in other EU member States). It is EDU’s duty to seek such recognition.

Any indication or promise by EDU that its courses can lead students to practice the profession of a doctor/physician is not and cannot be endorsed by MFHEA since it is not the competent authority to do so.

• Announcement on UCM published on 2nd February 2021 by MFHEA

UCM

The Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) would like to inform that UCM are not licenced to offer any programme entitled ‘Doctor in Dentistry’. The programme is entitled Bachelor degree in Dental Science. This is a programme accredited at Level 6 of the Malta Qualification Framework and not at Level 7.

The MFHEA would also like to clarify that such programme of study does not lead its holders to practice the profession of Dental Surgeon in Malta or the EU or else benefit from automatic recognition. Prospective students should always check with the relevant medical authority responsible for the issue of Dental surgeons warrants to confirm which academic qualifications are accepted.

• Announcement on Triagon published on 2nd February 2021 by MFHEA

Triagon

The MFHEA would like to inform that the programme of study Doctor of Business Administration is only accredited as a full time course for the duration of 36 months. It is important to note that this programme cannot be followed on a part time basis.

The programme of study Master of Science in Leadership and Strategic Management is accredited only as a full time course for the duration of 12 months.

• Announcement on Pro Deo University published on 2nd February 2021 by MFHEA

Pro Deo University

The MFHEA would like to clarify that the institution marketed as Pro Deo University (http://www.pdmu.eu/) is not licensed to act as a University, or a Higher Education Institution by the Malta Further Higher Education Authority. It is neither licensed and accredited to offer any programmes of study in Malta by the MFHEA.