The University of Malta says students should secure accommodation as soon as they receive their acceptance letter, and strongly encourages Campus Hub Residence, a privately run facility next to its Msida campus. It warns that private rentals need Housing Authority forms and notarised lease agreements, which can delay the e-Residence permit application. The pages list no prices, so I have not quoted any.
Details come from the University of Malta International Office’s accommodation page and its International School for Foundation Studies page, checked on 29 October 2026. Most teaching takes place at the main campus in Msida rather than in Valletta, and I found no official housing page specific to the Valletta campus.
What the university says
- Campus Hub Residence: bookable through an online booking engine, with several options and packages that the page does not list.
- Private rentals: the university says these require Housing Authority forms and notarised lease agreements, which can hold up the e-Residence permit.
- Independence: Campus Hub is run by third parties, and the university says it is not associated with the operator and accepts no responsibility for incidents or damage there.
- Contact: accommodation@um.edu.mt.
I could not verify current rents for Campus Hub or private flats, so I have not quoted them or ranked areas. If you rent privately, view the room in person or on a live video call, get a written lease and never pay before you have one. Before you commit, read our guide to university halls versus private housing, the checklist of what to look for before you sign and our safety guide. To compare other countries, browse all student accommodation in Malta or see our guides to Italy and Spain.
FAQs about student accommodation in Malta
When should I book accommodation?
The University of Malta urges students to secure accommodation as soon as they receive their letter of acceptance.
Why does the university encourage Campus Hub?
It says private accommodation needs extra documents that can delay the e-Residence permit application.
Sources
- University of Malta International Office: accommodation
- University of Malta International School for Foundation Studies: accommodation
All checked 29 October 2026.
