American University of Malta
About
The American University of Malta (AUM) was established in 2016 as a private, American-style liberal arts university located in Cospicua (Bormla), Malta. It was founded by Sadeen Education Investment Ltd., with the aim of offering high-quality, U.S.-accredited education within the European Union. The university is housed in the restored Dock No. 1 area, a historically significant site, blending modern academic facilities with rich Maltese heritage. AUM was created to attract both local and international students, focusing on programs in business, engineering, technology, and the arts, and operates under the licensure of the National Commission for Further and Higher Education (NCFHE) of Malta.
Features
- The American University of Malta (AUM) is a private, U.S.-style liberal arts institution located in Cospicua, Malta, offering accredited undergraduate and graduate programs in business, engineering, technology, and the arts. Designed with small class sizes, modern facilities, and a global academic model, AUM emphasizes personalized education, critical thinking, and career readiness within a vibrant international campus set in a historic waterfront location.
Quick Facts
Rich History of Malta and Heritage
Malta's history stretches back thousands of years, with evidence of human habitation dating as far back as 5900 BC. The islands were home to a unique Neolithic civilization that built remarkable megalithic temples, some of the oldest free-standing structures in the world, between 3600 and 700 BC. Due to its strategic location in the Mediterranean, Malta was subsequently colonized by various powers, including the Phoenicians, who are believed to have given Malta its name meaning "shelter" or "haven."
Following the Phoenicians, the Carthaginians and then the Romans controlled the islands. In 60 AD, tradition holds that St. Paul was shipwrecked on Malta, introducing Christianity to the inhabitants. The islands later came under Byzantine and Arab rule, with the Arab period leaving a significant impact on the Maltese language.
In 1091, the Normans conquered Malta, and it became part of the Kingdom of Sicily, leading to a gradual re-Christianization. For several centuries, Malta was ruled by various feudal dynasties before being granted to the Order of the Knights of St. John in 1530 by Holy Roman Emperor Charles V. The Knights fortified the islands and famously withstood the Great Siege by the Ottoman Empire in 1565, a pivotal moment in Maltese and European history. Their rule lasted until 1798 when Napoleon Bonaparte captured Malta on his way to Egypt. The Maltese rebelled against French rule and, with British assistance, expelled the French in 1800.
Malta became a British protectorate and was formally recognized as a British colony in the Treaty of Paris in 1814. Under British rule, Malta became an important naval base. The islands played a crucial role in World War II, enduring heavy bombing and a prolonged siege, for which the entire island was awarded the George Cross in 1942. Malta gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1964 and became a republic in 1974. In 2004, Malta joined the European Union and adopted the Euro as its currency in 2008.
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Available Programs
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
MSc in International Marketing & Brand Management
Programs include Business Administration
Banking & Finance
Law
Mathematics and Computer Science
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Electrical And Electronic Engineering
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