IB Pathways

University of Malta · Malta

Mechanical Engineering

A four-year engineering degree in Msida.

Where
MsidaMalta
Degree
BEngHons
Length
4 years
Taught in
English
Starts
October 2027
Apply by
21 July 2027
Admission
SelectiveIB grades
EU/EEA fee
No fees for EU/EEA students
More facts
Degree
BEngHons
Length
4 years
Taught in
English
Starts
October 2027

Deadlines

  1. 6 July 2027*

    IB results released
    DetailsSource
  2. 21 July 2027

    Applications close
    Hard deadline
    DetailsSource
  3. 4 October 2027

    University of Malta: first semester begins for first-year students
    Details

    Published on the University’s academic calendar: "Monday 4 October 2027 to Saturday 5 February 2028 - For first year students", with continuing students starting a week earlier on 27 September 2027 and the opening ceremony on 4 October. First-semester examinations run 17 January to 5 February 2028, the second semester runs 7 February to 28 June 2028, and there is a September assessment period from 1 to 15 September 2028.

    Source

* Last year’s date, not yet confirmed.

Every date in Malta

What it is

Four years of mechanics, thermofluids, materials and design, ending in an engineering project. By the end of year 2 you choose a stream: applied materials, applied mechanics and thermofluids, or industrial and manufacturing.

What you need

  • IB Diplomaat least 28 points
  • Maths AA HLminimum 5 · UM asks for Pure Mathematics; ask whether AI is accepted
  • Physics HLminimum 5
Requirements in full

Every IB applicant at University of Malta

IB Diploma with 28+ points and 3+ in a language, a science and a humanistic subject, plus Maths, English and Maltese at SEC level (comparable IB subjects may count). Some courses add subjects.

Where it says so

Check it on um.edu.mt

How places are decided

    • IB grades
    The page lists no cap and no test: meet the requirements and you qualify..
Sources (3)
  1. Mechanical Engineering at UM — checked 2026-09-30
  2. UM prospectus, Faculty of Engineering: B.Eng. recognised by FEANI; Mechanical Engineering accredited by IMechE and RINA
  3. IB applicants at UM

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