258 tal-2009 - Regolamenti dwar id-drittijiet ta' l-Universtià, 2009
Table of Provisions (21)
Statutory Text (21 Articles)
L.N. 258 of 2009
EDUCATION ACT
(CAP. 327)
University Fees Regulations, 2009
This Legal no/ice shall repeal LEGAL NOTICE 160 0[1999, as amended by Legal Notices 423 o[
2004,26,318 and 340 0[2005,140[2006,424 0[2007 and 228 0[2008.
[N exercise of the powers conferred by article 126 (2) of the Education
Act. the Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, with the concurrence of
the Minister of Finance, the Economy and Investment has madc the following
regulations
(I) The title of these regulations is the University Fccs Regulations.
1.
It-titolu ta' dawn ir-regolamenti hu Regolamenti dwar id-Drittijiet ta' 1_
Universila' .
Dawn ir-regolamenti japplikaw, fir-rigward la' regolamenti 4,5,8,9, 10,
These regulations shall, in respect of regulations 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, I I, 12 and
13 apply to students attending programmes on or after the 1 5t October 2008 and in
respect of regulations 6 and 7, to thosc students commencing programmes on I"
October 2009 and thereafter.
[n these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires
"An academic year" means two semesters, each incorporating fourtcen weeks
of teaching, two weeks of recess, and cxamination periods of two weeks and of
four weeks at the end of the first and the second semester respectively. An
academic year may be extended by a summer semester;
"ECTS" means the European Credit Transfer and Accumulat:on System,
dcfined as a student-centred system based on the student workload required to
achieve the objectives of a programme of study. Sixty (60) ECTS credits are
assigned to the study-units that students arc expected to complete over one full-
time academic year. Whcn a full-time academic year is extended by a summer
semester a further thiny (30) ECTS credits may be assigned, A part-time academic
year (two semesters) is generally assigned 30 ECTS credits
'Taught postgraduate programmes leading to a Certificate, Diploma or
Master's Degree" means
Certificate: - all programmes leading to a postgraduate certificate;
I.
Diploma: - all programmes leading to a postgraduate diploma
Studenti Maltin li diga` jattendu programmi ta’ studji wara l-ħinijiet tal-
uffiċju fl-Universita` ta’ Malta fis-sena akkademika 2008/2009 jew qabel u li qed
ikomplu l-istudji tagħhom fl-Universita` ta’ Malta hekk kif indikat f’Kolonna 1
hawn taħt għandhom iħallsu d-drittijiet rispettivi indikati f’Kolonna 2
B
fis-sena
akkademika
2008/2009 jew
qabel.
B
Studenti Maltin li huma rreġistrati għal programmi fl-Universita` ta’ Malta
fis-sena akkademika 2008/2009 jew qabel li jwasslu għal Grad ta’ Master jew
Dottorat, bl-eċċezzjoni tad-Dottorat fil-Medicina u Kirurġija, Dottorat fil-Liġi u
Executive Master in Business Administration, għandhom iħallsu d-dritt għall-
eżamijiet indikat hawn taħt mal-preżentazzjoni tat-teżi jew dissertation tagħhom
(a) Studenti Maltin li ser jibdew programm ta’ studji fuq bażi part-time li
jsir wara l-ħinijiet tal-uffiċju li huwa offrut mill-Universita` ta’ Malta, mis-sena
akkademika 2009/2010 sas-sena akkademika 2015/2016, hekk kif indikat fil-
Kolonna 1, għandhom iħallsu d-drittijiet rispettivi hekk kif indikat fil-Kolonni 2 sa
Id-drittijiet huma pagabbli kull simestru. Fin-nuqqas ta’ regolamenti ġodda fis-
seħħ dak iz-żmien, id-drittijiet indikati għas-sena akkademika 2015/2016
għandhom jibqgħu japplikaw għas-snin akkademici ta’wara. Studenti li jibdew il-
programm tagħhom f’sena akkademika partikolari għandhom iħallsu d-dritt
stabbilit għal dik is-sena partikolari matul il-programm kollu ħlief jekk stabbilit
mod iehor f’Regolament 6 (c). Studenti li jfallu f’xi sena akkademika u jirrepetu
din is-sena akkademika għandhom iħallsu l-miżata indikata għas-sena tad-dħul
tagħhom fil-programm.
Id-drittijiet speċifikament pagabbli ghal kull programm ta’ studju ikunu aċċessibli
mis-sit elettroniku ta’ l-Universita`.
Fejn in-numru ta ECTS credits f’simestru wiehed fuq bazi part-time, mhuwiex
ekwivalenti ghal hmistax (15), id-drittijiet pagabbli ikunu stabbiliti fuq bażi pro-
rata li jiddependu fuq in-numru ta’ ECTS kull simestru.
(b) Studenti Maltin li ser jibdew programm ta’ studji fuq bażi full-time li jsir
wara l-ħinijiet tal-uffiċju u li huwa offrut mill-Universita` ta’ Malta għandhom
iħallsu d-‐doppju ta’ l-‐ammonti stabbiliti permezz ta’ paragrafu (a).
(c) Studenti Maltin li ser jibdew programm ta’ studji mis-sena akkademika
2009/2010 sas-sena akkademika 2015/2016, kemm fuq bażi part-time kif ukoll fuq
bażi full-time, liema programm isir wara l-ħinijiet tal-uffiċju u li huwa offrut mill-
Universita` ta’ Malta hekk kif indikat fil-Kolonna 1, għandhom iħallsu d-drittijiet
annwali rispettivi hekk kif indikat fil-Kolonni 2 sa 8, f’kaz li jingħataw estensjoni
ta’ studju.
7. Studenti Maltin li ser jibdew programmi matul il-ħinijiet tal-uffiċju fl-
Universita`, u li jwasslu għal Ċertifikat Postgraduate, Diploma Postgraduate, Grad
ta’ Master, Licentiate jew Dottorat fl-1 t’Ottubru 2009 jew wara, bl-eċċezzjoni ta’
Gradi ta’ Dottorat fil-Mediċina u Kirurġija, Dottorat fil-Liġi u Ċ ertifikat
Postgraduate fl-Edukazzjoni għandhom iħallsu ħlas ta’ kitba għall-kors fuq bażi
annwali hekk kif indikat hawn taħt
8. (a) Studenti li mhumiex ġejjin mill-Unjoni Ewropea u li bdew programm
fl-Universita` ta’ Malta fis-sena akkademika 2007/2008 jew qabel u li qed ikomplu
l-istudji tagħhom fl-Universita` ta’ Malta, hekk kif indikat f’Kolonna 1 hawn taħt
għandhom iħallsu d-dritt dovut għal kull sena akkademika (żewġ semestri) hekk kif
indikat f’Kolonni 2 sa 5
(b) Studenti li mhux ġejjin mill-Unjoni Ewropea li qed ikomplu l-
istudji tagħhom fuq bażi part-time fl-‐Universita` ta’ Malta g ħandhom iħallsu nofs
l-‐ammonti stabbiliti permezz ta’ paragrafu ( a).
(a) Studenti li mhux ġ ejjin mill-Unjoni Ewropea li jibdew program ta’ Drittijiet
li
għandhom
studju fis-sena akkademika 2008/2009 jew wara fl-‐Universita` ta’ Malta hekk kif jitħallsu minn
indikat f’Kolonna 1 għandhom iħallsu d-‐drittijiet rispettivi għal kull sena studenti
li
mhux ġ ejjin
akkademika (żewġ semestri) hekk kif indikat f’Kolonni 2 sa 7
mill-‐Unjoni
Ewropea u li
ser jibdew l-‐
istudji
tagħhom.
(b) Studenti li mhux ġejjin mill-Unjoni Ewropea li jkomplu l-istudji
tagħhom fuq bażi part-time fl-‐Universita` ta’ Malta għandhom iħallsu nofs l-‐
ammonti stabbiliti permezz ta’ paragrafu ( a).
Xi programmi jistgħu jkunu suġġetti għal drittijiet ohra. Dawn id-
drittijiet jinvolvu l-ħlas għal materjal konsumabbli u faċilitajiet li jintużaw fi
proġetti ta’ riċerka u jiġu stabbiliti fuq bażi individwali. Dawn id-drittijiet ikunu
aċċessibli mis-sit elettroniku ta’ l-Universita`.
Master's Degree: - all programmes leading to a master's degrec and
111. comprising between 90 and [20 ECTS credits whereby the minimum
number of ECTS crcdits assigned to taught study-units amount to 3 I.
Taught study-units may take the form of a series of lectmes. scminars,
tutorials. laboratory, practical or clinical scssions, field placcments.
projects, private study or a combination of such work, or any other
method of teaching. Research study-units n0I111ally involve the writing
B
of a dissertation, or similar, under supervision.
“Research postgraduate programmes leading to a Master’s Degree” comprise
between 90 and 120 ECTS credits whereby the maximum number of ECTS credits
assigned to taught study-units amount to 30.
“An individual study-unit”, is normally assigned a minimum of four ECTS
credits at undergraduate level and five ECTS credits at postgraduate level;
“Arts based” programmes, shallinclude, amongst others, all programmes,
unless otherwise stated, organised by the Faculties, Institutes and Centres listed
below
Faculty of Arts;
Faculty of Economics, Management & Accountancy - programmes offered
by the Department of Public Policy and the Department of Social Work;
Faculty of Education;
Faculty of Laws - all programmes with the exception of MA in Financial
Services;
Faculty of Theology;
Institute of Anglo-Italian Studies;
International Institute for Baroque Studies;
Institute of Criminology;
Islands and Small States Institute;
Institute of Linguistics;
Institute for Maltese Studies;
Institute of Public Administration & Management;
Institute of Physical Education & Sport;
Mediterranean Institute;
Centre for Communication Technology;
European Centre for Gerontology;
Euro-Mediterranean Centre for Educational Research;
Centre for Environmental Education and Research;
Centre for Labour Studies;
Centre for Literacy;
European Documentation & Research Centre;
Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies;
Institute for Conservation and Management of Cultural Heritage - Master of
Arts in Cultural Heritage Management;
Centre for Family Studies; and
European Centre for Educational Resilience and Socio-Emotional
Competence.
“Business related” programmes, shall include, amongst others, all
programmes, unless otherwise stated, organised by the Faculties, Institutes and
Centres listed below
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Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy - All programmes
with the exception of programmes offered by the Department of Public
Policy and programmes offered by the Department of Social Work;
Faculty of Laws - MA in Financial Services; and
Edward Debono Institute for the Design & Development of Thinking.
“Science Based” programmes, shall include, amongst others, all programmes,
unless otherwise stated, organised by the Faculties, Institutes and Centres listed
below
Faculty for the Built Environment;
Faculty of Dental Surgery;
Faculty of Engineering;
Faculty of Information and Communication Technology;
Faculty of Medicine and Surgery;
Faculty of Science;
Institute of Agriculture;
Institute for Energy Technology;
International Environment Institute;
Institute of Health Care; and
Institute for Conservation and Management of Cultural Heritage - all
programmes with the exception of Master of Arts in Cultural Heritage
Management.
Programmes offered by new faculties, institutes and / or centres that are not
included above will be classified as appropriate on the University’s website.
4. Maltese students enrolled in programmes of studies held predominantly
outside office hours at the University of Malta in the academic year 2008/2009 or
earlier and who are continuing their studies at the University of Malta as listed in
Column 1 hereunder shall pay the respective fees indicated in Column 2
B
COLUMN 1
Programmes
1. Programmes leading to a Diploma/ Certificate, with the exception of
programmes leading to a Diploma/Certificate in Information Technology
2. Programmes leading to a Diploma/Certificate in Information Technology and
Information Technology in Education
3. Programmes leading to a First Degree
4. Master’s degree by research other than Master of Philosophy and other than
programmes in the following paragraphs 5 to 7
5. Arts based and business related taught programmes leading to a Master’s
Degree, with the exception of Programmes leading to the Executive Master in
Business Administration (M.B.A.)
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COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
Fee payable per
Programmes
academic year
€
6. Programmes leading to an Executive Master in Business Administration
1,863.50
(M.B.A.)
7. Science based taught programmes leading to a Master’s Degree
1,397.62
8. Master of Philosophy
232.94
9. Doctor of Philosophy
349.41
10. Doctor of Sacred Theology
349.41
11. Programme leading to the Degree of Master of Psychology
3,494.06
Programme leading to BA (Hons.) in Criminology
582.34
Programme leading to Certification as Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
698.81
(MCSE)
Programme leading to Certification as Microsoft Certified Application
582.34
Developer C#.Net (MCAD C#)
Programme leading to Certification as Microsoft Certified Application
698.81
Developer VB.Net (MCAD VB. Net)
Programme leading to Certification as Microsoft Certified Database
698.81
Administrators (MCDBA)
Programme leading to a Diploma in Facilitating Inclusive Education
465.87
Programme leading to a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mediterranean Agro-ecosystems
1,397.62
Management
Programme leading to a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Chemistry
4,076.41
Programme leading to a Postgraduate Diploma in Life-long Careers
931.75
Guidance and Development
Programme leading to a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Administration
582.34
and Management)
5. Maltese students registered for programmes at the University of Malta
during academic year 2008/2009 or earlier leading to a Master’s or Doctorate
Degree with the exception of the degrees of Doctor of Medicine and Surgery,
Doctor of Laws and the Executive Master in Business Administration, shall pay the
examination fee indicated hereunder on submission of their thesis or dissertation
B
€
(a) Master’s Degree by research (except Master of Philosophy)
232.94
(b) Master of Philosophy
349.41
(c) Doctor of Philosophy
582.34
(d) Doctor of Sacred Theology
582.34
6. (a) Maltese students commencing a part-time programme of studies held
predominantly outside office hours at the University of Malta from academic year
2009/2010 up to academic year 2015/2016 as listed hereunder in Column 1, shall
pay the respective fees listed in Columns 2 to 8. Listed fees represent tuition fees
payable per semester. In the absence of any new regulations in force at the time,
the fees prescribed for academic year 2015/2016 shall continue to apply for the
following academic years. Students commencing their programme in any academic
year shall pay the fee established for that particular year throughout the duration of
the entire programme except as otherwise stated in Regulation 6 (c). Students who
fail in any academic year and repeat such academic year shall pay the respective fee
of the year of entry.
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
COLUMN 3
COLUMN 4
COLUMN 5
COLUMN 6
COLUMN 7
COLUMN 8
Programmes
Semester Fee Semester Fee Semester Fee Semester Fee Semester Fee Semester Fee Semester Fee
2009/10
2010/11
2011/12
2012/13
2013/14
2014/15
2015/16
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
Undergraduate Programmes
1. All arts based and business related undergraduate
175 - 420
200 - 420
250 - 420
300 - 450
350 - 450
400 - 450
programmes leading to a Ce rtificate, Diploma, Higher
Diploma or Degree
2. All science based undergraduate programmes
175 - 1,100
200 - 1,100
250-1,100
300 - 1,150
350 - 1,200
400 - 1,200
450 -1,250
leading to a Ce rtificate, Diploma, Higher Diploma or
De gree
Postgraduate Programmes
3. All Arts based taught postgraduate programmes
250 - 900
400 - 925
550 - 950
650 - 975
725 - 1,025
750 - 1,075
800 - 1,125
leading to a Ce rtificate, Diploma or Master's De gree
4. All arts based research postgraduate programmes
225 - 300
leading to a Master's Degree
5. All business related taught postgraduate
350 -1,100
450 - 1,100
575 - 1,100
700 - 1,400
800 - 1,400
900 - 1,400
1,200
programmes leading to a Ce rtificate, Diploma or
Master's De gree
6. All business related research postgraduate
programmes leading to a Master's Degree
7. All science based taught postgraduate programmes
325 - 2,375
550 - 2,400
800 - 2,450
900 - 2,500
1,000 - 2,600
1,125 - 2,700
1,250 - 2,750
leading to a Ce rtificate, Diploma or Master's De gree
8. All scie nce based research postgraduate
225 - 700
350 - 700
400 - 700
550 - 750
700 - 800
850 - 900
programmes leading to a Master's Degree
Doctoral Degrees
9. Arts and business related Doctoral Degrees
leading to a Ph.D., D.Mus. and S.Th.D.
10. Science based Doctoral De grees leading to a
1,000
Ph.D.
Applicable tuition fees per specific programmes of study are available on the
University’s website.
Where the number of ECTS credits in any one part-time semester is not equal to
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fifteen (15), the semester fee will be established on a pro-rata basis depending on
the number of ECTS credits per semester.
(b) Maltese students commencing a full-time programme of studies held
predominantly outside office hours at the University of Malta shall pay twice the
amounts established in paragraph (a).
(c) Maltese students commencing either a part-time or a full-time programme of
studies held predominantly outside office hours at the University of Malta from
academic year 2009/2010 up to academic year 2015/2016 and who are granted an
extension of studies shall pay the respective annual fees listed hereunder in
Columns 2 to 8.
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2 COLUMN 3 COLUMN 4 COLUMN 5 COLUMN 6 COLUMN 7 COLUMN 8
Programmes
Annual Fee
Annual Fee
Annual Fee
Annual Fee
Annual Fee
Annual Fee
Annual Fee
2009/10
2010/11
2011/12
2012/13
2013/14
2014/15
2015/16
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
1. All postgraduate programmes leading to a Master's
De gree
2. Arts and business related Doctoral De grees leading
1,000
1,100
1,200
1,350
to a Ph.D., D.Mus. and S.Th.D.
3. Science based Doctoral Degrees leading to a Ph.D.
1,000
1,200
1,500
1,700
2,000
7. Maltese students commencing a programme held during office hours
leading to a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Master's, Licentiate
or a Doctoral Degree on or after 1st October 2009, with the exception of the
degrees of Doctor of Medicine and Surgery, Doctor of Laws, and Postgraduate
Certificate in Education shall pay an annual enrolment fee as indicated hereunder
Fee payable per
academic year
€
Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Master's
Degree, Licentiate and M.Mus
Ph.D, D.Mus and S.Th.D
8. (a) Non-European Union students enrolled in a full-time programme at the
University of Malta in the academic year 2007/2008 or earlier and who are
continuing their studies at the University of Malta, as listed in Column 1 hereunder,
shall pay the respective fees per academic year (two semesters) as indicated
hereunder in Columns 2 to 5
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COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
COLUMN 3
COLUMN 4
COLUMN 5
Programmes
2008/2009
2009/2010
2010/2011
2011/2012
€
€
€
€
1. Sixth Form programmes at the Junior College
3,730
3,960
4,190
4,425
2. Foundation Studies programme
4,190
4,420
4,650
4,890
Additional study-units shall be offered at a fee of
3. Arts based and business related undergraduate programmes leading to a
4,660
4,890
5,120
5,350
Certificate, Diploma or Degree
4. Science based undergraduate programmes leading to a Certificate,
7,450
7,920
8,380
8,850
Diploma or Degree (except the Degree of Doctor of Medicine and
Surgery, and the Degree of Bachelor in Dental Surgery)
5. Programmes leading to the Degree of Doctor of Medicine and Surgery
23,295
23,295
23,295
23,295
6. Programmes leading to the Degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery
18,635
18,635
20,965
20,965
7. (i) Arts based and Business related postgraduate programmes leading to
6,990
7,460
7,920
8,390
a Certificate, Diploma or Degree (with the exception of programmes
leading to the Executive Master in Business Administration (MBA))
(ii) MA qualifying
6,520
6,990
7,460
7,920
8. (i) Programme leading
to the Executive
Master in Business
9,780
10,480
11,180
11,880
Administration (MBA)
(ii) MBA transition
4,660
4,890
5,120
5,350
9. Science based postgraduate programmes leading to a Certificate,
9,080
9,780
10,480
11,180
Diploma or Degree
10. Ph.D, D.Mus, S.Th.D programmes
6,060
6,060
6,060
6,060
plus an examination fee of
1,860
1,860
1,860
1,860
11. M.Phil programmes, M.Mus.
6,060
6,060
6,060
6,060
(b) Non-European Union students continuing their studies on a part-
time basis at the University of Malta shall pay half the amounts established in
paragraph (a).
9. (a) Non-European Union students commencing a full-time programme of
studies during the academic year 2008/2009 or after at the University of Malta as
listed hereunder in Column 1 shall pay the respective fees per academic year (two
semesters) as indicated hereunder in Columns 2 to 7
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COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2 COLUMN 3 COLUMN 4 COLUMN 5 COLUMN 6 COLUMN 7
Programmes
2008/2009
2009/2010
2010/2011
2011/2012
2012/2013
2013/2014
€
€
€
€
€
€
1. Sixth Form programmes at the Junior College
4,500
4,500
5,000
5,000
5,500
5,500
2. Foundation Studies programme
4,750
4,750
5,200
5,200
5,600
5,600
Additional study-units shall be offered at a fee of
3. Medical Foundation programme
24,000
24,000
25,500
25,500
27,000
27,000
4. (i) Arts based and business related undergraduate programmes
7,000
7,000
7,500
7,500
8,000
8,000
leading to a Certificate, Diploma or Degree
(ii) Preparatory programme for Master ’s Degree
7,000
7,000
7,500
7,500
8,000
8,000
5. (i) Science based undergraduate programmes leading to a
9,000
9,000
9,600
9,600
10,200
10,200
Certificate, Diploma or Degree (except the Degree of Doctor of
Medicine and Surgery, and the Degree of Bachelor in Dental
(ii) Preparatory programme for Master ’s Degree
9,000
9,000
9,600
9,600
10,200
10,200
6. Programmes leading to the Degree of Doctor of Medicine and
24,000
24,000
30,000
30,000
32,000
32,000
Surgery
7. Programmes leading to the Degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery
21,000
21,000
22,000
22,000
23,000
23,000
8. (i) Arts based and Business related postgraduate programmes
9,000
9,000
9,600
9,600
10,200
10,200
leading to a Certificate, Diploma or Degree (with the exception of
programmes leading to the Executive Master in Business
Administration (MBA))
9. (i) Programme leading to the Executive Master in Business
12,000
12,000
12,800
12,800
13,600
13,600
Administration (MBA)
(ii) MBA transition
7,000
7,000
7,500
7,500
8,000
8,000
10. Science based postgraduate programmes leading to a Certificate,
11,000
11,000
11,800
11,800
12,600
12,600
Diploma or Degree
11. Ph.D, D.Mus, S.Th.D programmes
9,300
9,300
9,900
9,900
10,500
10,500
12. M.Mus. programme
6,200
6,200
6,600
6,600
7,000
7,000
(b) Non-European Union students attending their studies on a part-
time basis at the University of Malta shall pay half the amounts established in
paragraph (a).
10. Certain programmes may be subject to additional bench fees. Bench fees
cover the cost of consumable materials and facilities used during research projects
and will be established on a case by case basis. Applicable bench fees are available
on the University’s website.
11. Individual study units shall be offered at a fee which is established
primarily on a pro-rata basis depending on the respective programme fee as well as
the number of ECTS for the particular study-unit.
12. Fees for programmes which the University offers jointly or in
collaboration with a foreign University as well as fees for short programmes will be
established on a case by case basis. Such fees are available on the University’s
website.