Flats, rooms and residences near the University of Malta

This institution, called "L-Università ta' Malta" in Maltese, is the most prestigious in the Republic of Malta. This, combined with the possibility of immersing oneself in the local culture and living on an island, attracts many students every year. In fact, among the more than 11,000 young people who study at the institution each year, there are usually around 1,500 international students. If you are one of them and are looking for accommodation near the University of Malta, this article is for you! Here, we tell you all the details you need to consider to find the ideal accommodation for you quickly and easily.

Flats and spare rooms for student near the UM

To find accommodation near the institution, you need to identify where your faculty is located so that you can see which part of the island of Malta is the best place to look for your flat, room or residence.

Where is the University of Malta located?

It has four campuses located in different cities on the island of Malta:

Msida Campus

This is the main campus of the institution, located in the city of Msida, in the Tal-Qroqq area. It is a few minutes by public transport from the centre of Valletta, the Maltese capital. Here you will find the largest number of faculties and institutions of the University, including:

• Arts

• Built Environment

• Engineering

• Dental surgery

• Economics, Management and Accountancy

• Education

• Health Sciences

• Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

• Law

• Media and Knowledge Sciences

• Medicine and Surgery

• Science

• Theology

• Social Wellbeing

Valletta Campus - Old University Building

This is the original campus of the University of Malta, located in the capital of the island. Nowadays, it is used for conferences and events and also has International Collaborative Programmes and the Research, Innovation & Development Trust.

Marsaxlokk Campus

Located in the southeast of the island of Malta, this campus is home to the Institute for Sustainable Energy. It can be reached from Valletta in about 45 minutes by bus.

Gozo Campus

This campus is located on the island of Gozo, in the area called Xewkija. It has some part-time courses and assistance for Maltese students living in Gozo.

Best neighbourhoods to live in near UM?

These are some of the best neighbourhoods to live near the institution:

Msida and Gżira

The main campus of the University of Malta, the Msida Campus, is located in Msida. The neighbourhood of Gżira is next to it, so you can easily access that campus on foot. In this area, you will find several restaurants and bars where students hang out, as well as shops and supermarkets.

Valletta

The island's capital is ideal to live in if your campus is the Valletta Campus. It is one of the liveliest areas in Malta, along with St Julian's, so it is also one of the areas that attract the most tourists on the island. From Valletta, you can also reach the UM Msida Campus in a few minutes by bus.

Marsaxlokk and Zejtun

These areas are ideal if you are going to the Marsaxlokk Campus of UM, as you can walk from Marsaxlokk, and Żejtun, and you can reach it by bus in just over 10 minutes.

Student residences near the University of Malta

The cost of living in university residences in Malta is usually quite high. Expect to pay around €600 per month for a shared room in a student residence, but you should check what expenses are included and which ones you will have to add at the end of each month.

Erasmus in the University of Malta

We tell you some information that should be taken into account when making your mobility in this institution:

• A minimum B2 level of English is required for Erasmus, and C1 if you are going to the English Department. However, keep in mind that before classes start, you can attend a language course at the university to refresh your language skills.

• We recommend that you apply for the Tallinja Student Card, which will allow you to obtain significant discounts on public transportation in Malta, even accessing free trips on many occasions.

• Student life at the University of Malta is very lively. We recommend that you join ESN Malta, where you can participate in many activities, getting to know the island and other students in the same situation as you at the same time.

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