University of Malta
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The University of Malta (Maltese: L-Università ta' Malta, UM, formerly UOM) is a higher education institution in Malta. It offers undergraduate bachelor's degrees, postgraduate master's degrees and postgraduate doctorates. It is a member of the European University Association, the European Access Network, Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Utrecht Network, the Santander Network, the Compostela Group, the European Association for University Lifelong Learning (EUCEN) and the International Student Exchange Programme (ISEP).[3]
L-Università ta' Malta | |
Latin: Universitas Melitensis | |
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Motto | Ut Fructificemus Deo (Latin) |
Motto in English | "We should bring forth fruit unto God" |
Type | Public |
Established | 12 November 1592; 431 years ago (1592-11-12) |
Founder | Manuel Pinto da Fonseca |
Affiliation | EUA, EAN, ACU, Utrecht Network, SGroup, CGU, EUCEN, ISEP |
Chancellor | David J. Attard |
Rector | Alfred J. Vella |
Academic staff | 961 (as of 2016–17)[1] |
Administrative staff | 930 (as of 2016–17)[1] |
Students | ~11,500 (2023) [2] |
Location | Tal-Qroqq, Msida , Malta 35°54′8″N 14°29′1″E |
Campus | Urban |
Language | English |
Sporting affiliations | Malta University Sports Club |
Website | www |
In post-nominals the university's name is abbreviated as Melit; a shortened form of Melita (a Latinised form of the Greek Μελίτη).