ServicesAt Malta Quality Education, we provide specialised support for institutions and organisations operating in or entering Malta’s higher education and training sector.

Our services are designed to ensure full alignment with the Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF) and the requirements of the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA).

Whether you are applying for a new licence, seeking programme accreditation, or improving your internal quality systems, we offer tailored solutions that combine strategic guidance, regulatory expertise, and hands-on assistance.

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Fee for University

These are the fees for the administrative fee only, provided by MFHEA, to obtain the license.

Application Fee €700

and

Administrative Fee €10,000

and

Review process fee: €4,300
(In case of online/blended provision, an additional cost of €1,400 applies)
This fee includes the full costs for a two-day accreditation visit and the review process until completion.
This fee also covers the cost of a three-member peer review panel. In the case of online/blended provision, a fourth panel member will be appointed. The accreditation visit consists of a minimum of two days. If, during the process, it is determined that additional days are required, the applicant will be informed accordingly, and an additional fee will apply.

and

Additional Fees (if applicable)

If additional days are required for the accreditation visit.
Cost per day: €2,150
(In the case of online/blended provision, an additional cost of €700 applies per day)

Per diem fees for international peer reviewer: €205*

Flight expenses (as per flight tickets)

Interpreter / translator (as per service provided)

*This rate is based on the Per Diem Allowance for Overseas Duty Travel as issued by the Ministry of Finance for travelling to Malta. If the reviewer would need to travel to countries other than Malta, the per Diem Rates will be calculated as per the per diem rates specified in the following link: PerDiemRates_a.xlsx (gov.mt). 

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Fee for Further and Higher Education Institution

These are the fees for the administrative fee only, provided by MFHEA, to obtain the license.

Application Fee: €700

and

Administrative Fee: €3,000

and

Review process fee: €2,150
(In the case of online/blended provision, an additional cost of €700 applies.)
This fee includes the full costs for a one-day accreditation visit and the review process until completion. This fee also covers the cost of a three-member peer review panel. In the case of online/blended provision, a fourth panel member will be appointed. This fee is calculated on a one-day accreditation visit. If, during the process, it is determined that additional days are required, the applicant will be informed accordingly, and an additional fee will apply.

and

Additional Fees (if applicable)

If additional days are required for the accreditation visit.
Cost per day: €2,150 
(In the case of online/blended provision, an additional cost of €700 applies per day)

Per diem fees for international peer reviewer: €205*

Flight expenses (as per flight tickets)

Interpreter / translator (as per service provided)

* This rate is based on the Per Diem Allowance for Overseas Duty Travel as issued by the Ministry of Finance for travelling to Malta. If the reviewer would need to travel to countries other than Malta, the per Diem Rates will be calculated as per the per diem rates specified in the following link: PerDiemRates_a.xlsx (gov.mt).

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Fee for Higher Education Institution

These are the fees for the administrative fee only, provided by MFHEA, to obtain the license.

Application Fee: €700

 

and

Administrative Fee: €2,000

and

Review process fee: €2,150
(In the case of online/blended provision, an additional cost of €700 applies.)
This fee includes the full costs for a one-day accreditation visit and the review process until completion. This fee also covers the cost of a three-member peer review panel. In the case of online/blended provision, a fourth panel member will be appointed. This fee is calculated on a one-day accreditation visit. If, during the process, it is determined that additional days are required, the applicant will be informed accordingly, and an additional fee will apply.

and

Additional Fees (if applicable)

If additional days are required for the accreditation visit.
Cost per day: €2,150
(In the case of online/blended provision, an additional cost of €700 applies per day)

Per diem fees for international peer reviewer: €205*

Flight expenses (as per flight tickets)

Interpreter / translator (as per service provided)

*This rate is based on the Per Diem Allowance for Overseas Duty Travel as issued by the Ministry of Finance for travelling to Malta. If the reviewer would need to travel to countries other than Malta, the per Diem Rates will be calculated as per the per diem rates specified in the following link: PerDiemRates_a.xlsx (gov.mt).

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Fee for Further Education Institution

These are the fees for the administrative fee only, provided by MFHEA, to obtain the license.

Administrative Fee: €1,000

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Fee for Further Education Centre

These are the fees for the administrative fee only, provided by MFHEA, to obtain the license.

Administrative Fee: €600

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Fee for Further Education Centre

These are the fees for the administrative fee only, provided by MFHEA, to obtain the license.

Administrative Fee: €500

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Fee structure for program accreditation

These are the costs for administrative fees only, provided by MFHEA, for programme accreditation.

The fee structures for Programme Accreditation are applicable as as from 1st September 2023.

Table 2: Administrative Fee Structure per ECTS for Programme Accreditation

MQF Level of Course The first 10 ECTS 

Fee per ECTS
 11th to 30th ECTS 

Fee per ECTS
 ECTS
above the first 30 

Fee per ECTS
Introductory A and B €40 €30 €3
1 and 2 €50 €40 €4
3 and 4 €60 €50 €5
5 €80 €70 €16
6 €90 €80 €20
7 €100 €90 €30
8 €8000

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These are the costs for administrative fees only, provided by MFHEA, for programme accreditation.

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