Bachelor of Arts in European Studies
The Institute for European Studies launched its Doctoral degree programme in 2009. Doctoral students contribute to the research base of the Institute for European Studies and consolidate the Institute’s strong reputation as a source of academic research on European issues, in particular those associated with the Mediterranean as well as Malta’s membership of the European Union. The Institute has acquired a lot of experience in running post-graduate courses and provides a vibrant environment within which doctoral students can undertake research. Research is also facilitated by the resources of the EDC, the university’s research facilities as well as the opportunities for debate and discussion with a host of local and foreign visiting academics who teach at the Institute throughout the year.
Applicants for the Degree must fully comply with the University of Malta general regulations governing the Ph.D. and must be in possession of one of the following degrees: a Master of Arts in European Studies; or a Magister Juris in
European and Comparative Law; or qualifications which the Institute’s Board deems comparable to the degrees indicated above. Only a limited number of applicants are admitted as dictated by the Institute’s resources.
Applicants may submit their application form, together with a comprehensive research proposal outlining the proposed project, including research sources and materials, at any time of the year. Before formally submitting an application prospective candidates are advised to consult the Director who will direct them to a member of the academic staff who will advise them on how to prepare the application.
Studies for the Ph.D. Degree extend over at least three years of full-time study or six years of part-time study. The thesis must not exceed 100,000 words, including footnotes but excluding bibliography, appendices and abstract. It must fully conform with the established scholarly standards of the appropriate discipline.
The 2009 Bye-Laws, in terms of the Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D. - Degree Regulations, 2008 for the Degree of
Doctor of Philosophy under the auspices of the Institute for European Studies, are available on the University of Malta web-page. Please follow the link: http://www.um.edu.mt/registrar/regulations/faculties/europeanstudies
The Institute’s web page also provides guidelines for the doctoral degree, including advice on writing the proposal, and these can be accessed on the following web page: http://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/148001/guidelinesforinstitutephd.pdf
Students are advised that the Institute’s principal expertise is in the economics and politics of European Integration.
Prospective students can also find a list of staff members of the Institute for European Studies by following this link: http://www.um.edu.mt/europeanstudies/staff

Course Entry requirement
Students must be in possession of a Masters degree (or comparable as deemed by the
Board) in European Studies or a Magister Juris in European and Comparative Law
International Application Procedure
Course language
(materials and assessment) http://www.um.edu.mt/int-eu/international/enrolment
English
Submission Deadline for application forms No deadline. Can be submitted at any time during the year
University of Malta Web-page
International and EU Office Web-page
Web-page and contact details http://www.um.edu.mt http://www.um.edu.mt/int-eu http://www.um.edu.mt/europeanstudies/
Institute for European Studies, University of Malta
Msida MSD 2080 Malta
Tel: +356 2340 2001 / 2998
Fax: +356 2133 7624
Email: roderick.pace@um.edu.mt (Director)
Institute for European Studies
Course commences once student’s application has been accepted. Starting date of the Course
Method of Assessment
Tuition Fees
(These fees are updated from time to time so please always check using the links provided here.)
Travel Connections to Malta
Currency
Viva voce examination when submitted
Non-European Union Students as from 2010 from €9,900 per annum (full-time) from €4,950 per annum (part-time) http://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/107434/Non-eu_fees_commencing_students.pdf
Maltese citizens and EU citizens
€600 per annum (full-time)
€350 per semester (part-time) https://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/143142/12-13-HomeStudents-PGFees2012.03.16.pdf
Malta is part of the Schengen Area and is very well connected to all main destinations and a number of low cost airlines operate from Malta. There are daily flight connections to all main destinations – Brussels (2.45hr), Rome (1.10hr), London (3hr), Frankfurt
(2.45hr). Visit the web-page of the MALTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT at www.maltairport.com. There are also a number of ferry and maritime services to Sicily and mainland Italy.
The euro (€)
Languages spoken in Malta Maltese and English, while Italian is also widely used.
Disclaimer: The Institute for European Studies accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever with regards to the information contained in this brochure. Although every effort was made to ensure that the information contained therein is accurate, this information is not necessarily comprehensive, complete, accurate or up to date. Prospective applicants are advised to consult the relevant regulations, bye-laws, University office or authority before making decisions based on the information contained in this brochure.