Mobility specification

Country:Malta

Institution:University of Malta

City:L-Imsida

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2025/2026

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Social Studies / Department of International Relations and European Studies

Study level abroad:Bachelor

🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?yes

Does the university offer enough courses in English?they have tons

Are your credits converted?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?Not much, the teaching is pretty much the same as at MU, fewer students in the courses, so more personal approach from the teachers.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Orientation week, Freshers week, very active ESN and other clubs (KSU, MIRSA...).

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Psychological counseling
I haven’t noticed

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:30000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?Facebook groups mainly

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?Alcohol, Bolt, more expensive food in the shop

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Shop at Lidl rather than other shops, don't spend money at Paveille (where the most money is spent), walk or take the bus (public transport is free for students).

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?perfectly

How does public transport work in the city?neutral

And what about transport outside the city?neutral

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?Tallinja app, apply for a public transport card online in advance before arrival on the Tallinja online page (free for students), or buy a ticket from the driver on the bus (you can buy only one for 2h for 2,5-3 €).

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?yes

How do you rate the availability of healthcare?I've seen better

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?St Julians (Paceville), Golden Bay, Gozo, Comino, Mdina, Dingli Cliffs, Marsaxlokk, Marsaksala, St Peters pool, Sliema (beaches)

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Comino and Gozo

Share your best experience:Finding international friends :)

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Plane

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?Insure your cell phone (lots of theft), don't deal with late accommodation (watch out for scams), secure your public transport card in advance, expensive make-up (hard to track down same brands as in Czech Republic).

Can you pay by card?in most places

What not to forget when packing?Adapter (UK), medication.

🥳Summary

Whew, what a ride! 😮‍💨 Thanks so much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing your unique experience. Just one last thing. 🙏 How would you summarize your trip in one or two sentences?An incredible ride full of experiences, sunny days and dancing nights🍹🌊