Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology

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Established in 2001, the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology is the country’s leading vocational education and training institution. Six Institutes in Malta and the Gozo Campus, MCAST offers over 190 full-time courses and over 300 part-time vocational courses ranging from certificates to Doctoral level (MQF Level 1 to Level 8).

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MCAST is a dynamic public institution in Malta offering over 180 full-time and 300+ part-time programs across vocational, technical, and academic pathways, from certificates to doctoral degrees, with a strong focus on practical, hands-on training, industry placements, European mobility, and career-ready skills, all delivered across specialized campuses in areas like applied sciences, creative arts, business, engineering, ICT, and health—making it a leading choice for applied education in the Mediterranean region.

Quick Facts

The Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST), Malta’s leading public vocational and applied education institution established in 2001, serves over 6,500 full-time and 5,000 part-time students across 180+ full-time and 300+ part-time programs, offering internationally recognized qualifications from certificate to doctoral level. With strong ties to industry and an emphasis on hands-on learning, MCAST operates from multiple campuses, including its main hub in Paola, and houses specialized institutes in applied sciences, business, ICT, creative arts, and engineering. As a self-accrediting institution aligned with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF), MCAST supports student employability through practical training, apprenticeships, and European mobility schemes, with EU students studying tuition-free and non-EU international tuition ranging from €2,000 to €5,000 per year, making it a respected and affordable choice for career-focused education in Europe.

Our Legacy

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.

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