 
 
 Established in 2016, American University of Malta is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium town of Cospicua (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Port Region. This institution also has a branch campus in Marsaskala. Officially recognized by the Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation, American University of Malta (AUM) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: under-250 students) coeducational Maltese higher education institution. American University of Malta (AUM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 9-year-old Maltese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Maltese higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. AUM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aid and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.
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Entity
 for-profit
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Size
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Selectivity
  moderately selective
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| Name | American University of Malta | 
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| Acronym | AUM | 
| Founded | 2016 | 
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| Colours | Red and blue | 
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| Address | Triq Dom Mintoff Cospicua BML 1013 Port Region Malta | 
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|   | (21) 696 970 | 
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| Other locations | Marsaskala | 
 Institutional Recognition or Accreditation
 Institutional Recognition or AccreditationAmerican University of Malta is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
2016
uniRank publishes the following list of the most important American University of Malta's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.
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The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of American University of Malta is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify American University of Malta's academic range and degree level offering.
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This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of American University of Malta categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at American University of Malta.
| Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
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| Local students | 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro) | 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro) | 
| International students | over 20,000 US$ (18,225 Euro) | over 20,000 US$ (18,225 Euro) | 
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 Gender Admission
 Gender Admission American University of Malta is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.
 Admission Selection
 Admission Selection American University of Malta has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.
 Admission Rate
 Admission Rate American University of Malta's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution.
 Minority Serving
 Minority Serving This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.
 Admission Requirements
 Admission Requirements Not reported
 International Students
 International Students Yes
     
 Admission Office
 Admission Office Tip: search for American University of Malta's admission policy with the uniRank Search Engine
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 Student Enrollment
 Student Enrollment American University of Malta has a student enrollment of fewer than 250, making it a very small-sized institution
 Academic Staff
 Academic Staff American University of Malta has an academic staff of fewer than 50 members.
 Control Type
 Control Type American University of Malta is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.
 Entity Type
 Entity Type American University of Malta is a for-profit higher education institution, meaning it generates revenue that may be distributed to owners or shareholders.
 Campus Setting
 Campus Setting American University of Malta's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.
 Academic Calendar
 Academic Calendar American University of Malta adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.
 Disabled Students %
 Disabled Students % Not reported
 Religious Affiliation
 Religious Affiliation None.
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 Sport Facilities/Activities
 Sport Facilities/Activities Not reported
      
 Institutional Hospital
 Institutional Hospital Not reported
 Financial Aid
 Financial Aid Yes
      
 Study Abroad
 Study Abroad Not reported
      
 Distance Learning
 Distance Learning Not reported
     
 Academic Counseling
 Academic Counseling Not reported
 Career Services
 Career Services Yes
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uniRank publishes the following list of the most important American University of Malta's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.
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 Open Education Global
 Open Education GlobalThis higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing, and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.
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