Verifying Maltese University Degrees: NCFHE Guide

Malta's higher education system

Malta's higher education is regulated by the National Commission for Further and Higher Education (NCFHE). Malta has the University of Malta (founded 1592, one of the oldest in Europe), Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST), and several smaller institutions. Malta uses the Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF), an 8-level framework aligned with the European Qualifications Framework.

Verification steps

1. Check NCFHE licensing — Verify the institution is NCFHE-licensed. VerifyED includes licensed Maltese institutions.
2. Contact the institution — Maltese institutions maintain registrar offices for verification.
3. MQRIC credential recognition — MQRIC handles credential recognition as Malta's NARIC center.
4. Apostille — Malta is a Hague Convention member. Documents can be apostilled.

Key considerations

• University of Malta — One of the oldest universities in Europe, and Malta's primary higher education institution.
• English-language system — Maltese higher education operates primarily in English.
• EU member — Maltese degrees are recognized across the EU under the Bologna Process.