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In this section, Malta Quality Education shares key updates, regulatory insights, upcoming events, and news from MFHEA and the broader education and training landscape.
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Generative AI: the OECD guide to higher education
The OECD today publishes guidelines for the responsible adoption of generative AI in higher education: five policy areas to strengthen governance, quality and academic integrity in universities.
6 August 2026 -
AI Act and education in Malta: obligations and risks
The AI Act changes the governance of Maltese educational institutions. After the extension of the Digital Omnibus, here is what remains in force from 2 August 2026 and what is postponed to 2027, with the impacts on the Internal Quality Assurance MFHEA.
27 July 2026 -
Who decides the language of instruction in Malta?
Examining language of instruction in Malta through ENQA recommendations, stakeholder consultation, academic freedom, regulatory transparency and European case law on proportionate limits to official-language requirements in private education and training.
20 July 2026 -
New malta’s language policy: Access or barrier?
An analysis of Malta’s new MFHEA language policy, its benefits, operational burdens, and consequences for multilingual, vocational and professionally oriented education providers, learners and employers across the Maltese system today.
17 July 2026 -
Quality or presence? What international experts say about the regulation of blended learning
International experts discussed the quality, accessibility and regulation of blended learning, advocating approaches based on hard data, learning outcomes and inclusion, rather than on rigid restrictions regarding compulsory physical attendance.
2 July 2026 -
Blended learning in Malta: open questions on MFHEA Communication 04/2026
Technical analysis of the open regulatory issues on MFHEA Communication 04/2026 and Blended Learning, including uncertain legal basis, lack of pedagogical basis and lack of consultation of the educational sector.
30 June 2026 -
Malta Quality Education webinar: positive results and future prospects
The results of the webinar dedicated to educational quality assurance, with a very positive feedback from participants and new training initiatives in preparation.
25 June 2026 -
The regulatory architecture of higher education in Malta
Who regulates higher education in Malta, issues licences and oversees quality? This article opens a series mapping the Maltese further and higher education framework for professionals, providers and readers seeking to understand the system.
18 June 2026 -
Audit readiness and internal quality in accredited institutions in Malta
Find out why audit readiness requires trained staff, solid evidence and effective QA processes for accredited or authorised institutions within the MFHEA framework of Malta.
29 May 2026 -
Cognition and the new phase of higher education
The educational and university sector enters a new phase in which cognition shapes teaching, quality, governance and AI. Between learning architecture and Maltese regulation, new roles, processes and institutional responsibilities are required.
23 May 2026 -
MFHEA license online 2026: What to know before opening an institution in Malta
What really changes in 2026 for the online MFHEA license online application? Let’s analyze the new rules, the clarifications received and the concrete implications for those who want to open an educational institution in Malta.
19 March 2026 -
Malta and the future of education between strategic vision and administrative decisions
Maltese education lies between future-oriented national strategies and more prudent regulatory choices. Analysing this balance helps to understand Malta’s role in the new European knowledge ecosystem.
7 March 2026 -
GDPR, biometrics and quality assurance: strategic impacts for Maltese providers
The Italian case, of the eCampus online university, highlights legal risks in the use of biometrics in online courses. Analytics for Maltese providers on GDPR, compliance and facial recognition governance.
23 February 2026 -
The role of the facilitator in MFHEA processes
A clear analysis of the role of the facilitator in MFHEA processes, including institutional responsibility, organizational autonomy and the correct use of external consulting support.
9 February 2026 -
Language of instruction and governance of the Maltese education system in the European context
Between standards, quality, internationalization and governance, the language of instruction is becoming a tool to reduce competition between educational systems. We evaluate the recent MFHEA circular and stakeholder involvement.
19 January 2026 -
Stakeholders and regulatory quality in education
Analysis of the role of stakeholders in the regulatory processes of education, between ENQA reflections and the Maltese context, highlighting critical issues, regulatory instruments and current limits in institutional involvement.
11 January 2026 -
How to prepare for the MFHEA license process
Comprehensive guide to the requirements, timelines, and responsibilities needed to approach the MFHEA license process with awareness. Guidance on structure, governance, quality and sustainable financial commitment.
1 December 2025 -
MFHEA online adjustments and new requirements for Higher Education: what changes from 2026
A professional overview of the new MFHEA online regulations and their impact on programs, governance, and academic quality, with operational guidance for the proper alignment phase.
28 November 2025 -
Recognition of academic qualifications and artificial intelligence: a new chapter for European cooperation
The Lisbon Convention Committee session defined the new 2025-2028 plan on qualification recognition, digitalisation, artificial intelligence and European cooperation for more transparent and inclusive systems.
5 November 2025 -
Recognition of skills and health training
The recognition of skills in the health sector is a response to staff shortages, with the example of the Netherlands and the regulatory framework available in Malta.
29 September 2025 -
Online accreditation 2025 in Malta: MFHEA presents new guidelines
MFHEA presents the new guidelines for online accreditation: from 2026 the pilots, from 2027 the entry into force. Institutes called upon to reorganize themselves and invest in internal skills.
6 September 2025 -
New 2025 framework for accreditation MFHEA programs
MFHEA introduces the 2025 framework for accreditation programs. Find out about requirements, procedures and timelines for institutions that intend to offer recognised courses in Malta, including accredited programmes abroad.
18 August 2025 -
Recognition in EU higher education: Council avoids endorsing specific registers in new quality framework
The EU recommendation on academic quality and recognition aims to strengthen transparency, trust and mobility in the European Higher Education Area. ENQA intervenes, but the debate remains open.
15 July 2025 -
Digital education in Malta: strategy and opportunities
Find out how Malta is integrating its Digital Strategy 2025-2030 to bridge the digital and educational divide, enhancing STEM and soft skills and attracting new students and partners.
7 July 2025 -
The new MFHEA guidelines on the recognition of prior learning (RPL): clarity, transparency and quality
MFHEA updates the RPL guidelines for 2025, introducing clearer criteria for institutions and candidates and promoting the integration of professional experience and academic pathways.
25 June 2025 -
The role of EQAR in the european higher education system
During the debate on the exclusion of MFHEA from EQAR, we clarify the technical role of the register and the real criteria for the recognition of qualifications.
12 May 2025 -
Understanding the new MFHEA licensing process in Malta: what education providers need to know
Malta’s updated MFHEA accreditation standards introduce a more structured licensing process. Learn how to navigate the new framework and discover how Malta Quality Education can support your institution.
30 April 2025 -
The role of quality assurance in Malta’s new accreditation standards by the MFHEA
At the end of the day, going forward, a new normExploring the essential role of quality assurance in the updated accreditation process of MFHEA in Malta, and how it shapes higher education institutions toward greater transparency, accountability, and excellence.al that has evolved from generation.
14 April 2025

