American University of Malta
The campus of the American University of Malta is housed in beautifully restored British-era dockyard buildings in Cospicua.
When the private university was established in 2015, the initial pitch was based on an expected amount of 4,000 students. Today, the student body is pretty small, but highly international.
Looking at their actual alumni network (on Linkedin) shows that the AUM is primarily a hub for non-EU students, e.g. from Nepal, India, the Middle East and North Africa.
The courses are engineering and management focused and include Software Engineering & Cybersecurity, Game Development, Business Administration and Accounting.
We usually pass by the campus on our way to DATE Art Café which is next door. The uni made the headlines this February for claiming a five-metre stretch of the sea in front of its campus as a private water space.
Hopefully, the dispute is resolved soon. We love the view from the cafe to the uni and the docks (with sailing boats).
FAQs – American University of Malta
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No, the inside of the campus is restricted to enrolled students and staff. However, the promenade directly in front of the university at Dock 1 is a public pathway that is great for a walk between Senglea, Cospicua and Birgu.
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The university offers an American-style curriculum in an English-speaking EU country. Many non-EU students use it to gain qualifications in IT, Game Development and Business to eventually enter the Maltese or European job market.
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The AUM is a 100% private institution with private tuition fees. It is completely separate from the University of Malta (UM) which is the publicly funded national university located in Msida.