Working in Malta during and after your degree
Working during your degree
20 hours a week after the first 90 days, with an employment licence. Wages: €221.78 a week minimum wage (2025).
Working after you graduate
Employer-sponsored single permit: Tied to the job. No general post-study visa; graduates in key sectors find sponsorship readily.
Graduates can apply for a work permit with an employer, and Malta's key sectors (iGaming, fintech, maritime) actively recruit English-speaking graduates. Students can work 20 hours a week after 90 days.
Sectors hiring graduates
| Sector | Demand |
|---|---|
| iGaming and digital | High |
| Financial services | High |
| Tourism and hospitality | High |
| Maritime and aviation services | Medium to high |
| Healthcare | Medium |
| Construction | Medium |
Subjects that lead to these jobs
Figures are indicative for the 2026/27 cycle, change with exchange rates and policy, and should be confirmed with the university or the relevant government before you decide.
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Is English enough to live and study in Malta?
Yes. English is an official language and the language of instruction at university.
Can students work in Malta?
Yes, 20 hours a week after the first 90 days, with an employment licence.
Is there a post-study work visa in Malta?
No general scheme, but employers in gaming, finance and hospitality regularly sponsor graduate permits.