Malta is located in the Mediterranean center of southern Europe, bordering Italy in the north, with an area of 3 16 square kilometers and a population of 370,000. Valletta, the capital, is one of the famous historical and cultural cities in Europe. Malta was ruled by Britain from 1800 to 164. 1964 declared its independence and is now a member of the Commonwealth. Malta's main economic pillar industry is tourism, accounting for 30% of the gross national product. Malta has a typical Mediterranean climate with beautiful scenery and surrounded by the sea. Its mild climate is very beneficial to people's health. The average temperature in winter is 14 degrees, and the average temperature in summer is 32 degrees. Malta is a beautiful beach paradise. There are refreshing sunshine, sea water and beaches, which provide a good place for all tourists to enjoy the blue sea and blue sky. ...

Everyone in Malta can speak English, Maltese and English are the official languages, and all universities teach in English. Malta's currency is the Maltese lira, and the ratio with RMB is 1 lira, which is about 25 RMB. Malta's per capita national income is about US$ 65,438 +0.5 million (China's is US$ 65,438 +0.5 million), and the unemployment rate is below 3%.

Advantages of studying in Malta

1. Develop the economy and actively join the EU.

The Maltese government hopes that Malta can become the "Singapore" of Europe-an island country with advanced technology and industry. After the current ruling Maltese Kuomintang government came to power, it began to adjust Malta's economic structure. Since 1 99965438+1October1,the Maltese government has officially abolished the former government's tariff and consumption tax system, restored the value-added tax, set the minimum tax rebate standards for various industries, and privatized state-owned enterprises; Expand infrastructure investment; Strengthen the development of industries such as industry, tourism, finance and finance; We will attract more foreign investment and strengthen cooperation with foreign enterprises.

At the same time, since the beginning of 1990, Malta applied to become a full member of the EU, and formally joined the EU on May 1 2004 after a resolution was passed in the national election. There is no doubt that once you become a member of the European Union, other member States will invest heavily in Malta. Therefore, the ruling Kuomintang is developing Malta's economy in this direction.

2. Since May 1 2004, the Maltese government has officially become a full member of the European Union, and its citizenship is no different from that of the European Union. You can get an express visa to enter Germany, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Denmark, Ireland, Britain, Greece, Portugal, Spain, Belgium, Austria, Sweden and Finland.

3. Malta has simple local customs, good public security and no racial discrimination and political problems.

4. The living standard of Maltese horses has reached the level of western Europe, but the price level is relatively low, the medical equipment is advanced and the fees are low.

5. Maltese horse education is very popular, offering free secondary school to university courses, all of which are taught in English.

Malta is located in the Mediterranean center of southern Europe, adjacent to Italy, with an area of 3 16 square kilometers and a population of 370,000. Malta means "refuge", and Valletta, the capital, is one of the famous historical and cultural cities in Europe. Malta is poor in resources, and its food mainly depends on imports. Malta's main economic pillar is tourism, which accounts for 30% of the gross national product. Malta has a typical Mediterranean climate with beautiful scenery and surrounded by the sea. Its mild climate is very beneficial to people's health. Malta is a beautiful beach paradise. There are refreshing sunshine, sea water and beaches, which provide a good place for all tourists to enjoy the blue sea and blue sky. ...

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1 In May, Malta officially became a member of the European Union. For this Mediterranean island country with a population of 380,000, joining the EU has brought both opportunities and challenges to Malta's economic and social development. Malta is a country lacking in resources. The congenital shortage of resources forced Malta to rely on the international market and take the road of export-oriented economic development. Due to geographical and historical reasons, the EU has always been Malta's most important trading partner, and its trade volume with the EU accounts for about 70% of Malta's total foreign trade. Joining the EU is undoubtedly conducive to expanding the space for economic cooperation between Malta and other EU member States.

Secondly, joining the EU will also highlight Malta's special role as a "trade hub" in the Mediterranean region. For a long time, Malta has maintained good economic and trade relations with Tunisia, Algerian, Egyptian and Libyan in North Africa. As a link between Europe and North Africa, Malta's accession to the EU will not only strengthen the economic and trade exchanges between the EU and North African countries, but also promote Malta's own economic development. Third, joining the EU will promote the development of Malta's tourism. Malta is a world-famous tourist destination, and tourism is one of the pillar industries in Malta. According to statistics, tourism professionals1470,000 people, and tourism income accounts for 25% of its GDP. In the long run, joining the EU means realizing the free flow of goods, capital, people and services within the EU, which will undoubtedly provide new development opportunities for Malta's tourism industry.

In addition, Malta can also use the structural aid fund provided by the EU to new members to improve infrastructure such as roads and create conditions for attracting foreign investment. The EU's measures in environmental protection and pollution control will also prompt Malta to take concrete actions in environmental protection. In addition, joining the EU will help Malta effectively solve the social problems brought by illegal immigrants. Malta is close to the coast of North Africa and is often invaded by illegal immigrants from North African countries. The arrival of a large number of illegal immigrants has brought serious social problems to Malta. After joining the EU, Malta can make full use of the relevant laws formulated by the EU to combat illegal immigration.

However, joining the EU is a "double-edged sword", and Malta is facing new challenges and opportunities. First of all, Malta's fiscal deficit remains high for a long time, and it will undoubtedly face great pressure from the European Union in reducing the fiscal deficit. Although the Maltese government has adjusted its economic policy and structure in recent years and implemented reform measures in the fields of finance, finance, taxation, education and medical care, the fiscal deficit and the scale of national debt are still far from meeting the requirements of the European Union. According to statistics, Malta's fiscal deficit accounted for 9.7% of GDP last year, much higher than the average level of 2.6% of the former 15 member States of the European Union. In addition, the proportion of national debt in GDP is as high as 72%, which is the highest among 10 new members.

Secondly, the competitiveness of Maltese enterprises will also face severe challenges. Malta lacks technical personnel, and most processing enterprises are small and medium-sized enterprises. Small and medium-sized enterprises account for 99% of the total number of enterprises in China and absorb 60% of the employees of private enterprises in China. Due to the limitation of scale and low technology content, it is difficult for domestic enterprises in Malta to compete with high technology enterprises from old EU members. In addition, Malta's state-owned enterprises have long been funded by the government and are highly protected. How to promote the privatization of state-owned enterprises is also a big challenge.

To meet the challenge, Lawrence? The new Maltese government, with Gonzi as Prime Minister, officially took office at the end of March this year and carried out drastic reforms in some key sectors. The new government regards promoting foreign investment and speeding up the privatization of state-owned enterprises as the focus of government work, and encourages and supports the development of small and medium-sized enterprises with preferential policies. (End)

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Valletta is the capital of Malta, a famous European cultural city, named after La Oualett (1557- 1568, founder of Valletta), the national political, cultural and commercial center with a population of 1000. The layout of the buildings in the city is neat, and the streets are narrow and straight. The buildings on both sides are made of limestone owned by Matt, which is gray and has a strong Arab architectural style in the Middle East, which has a great influence on the architectural styles of other cities in Malaysia.

1565, under the leadership of La Oualett, malta island won the "Great Siege" campaign, but suffered heavy losses. At that time, the capital and fortress were in ruins. Vallette decided to build a new capital to resist the Turkish invasion again, and the city of Valletta came from this. Because of the victory of the Great Siege, the knights became heroes all over Europe, and European countries provided wealth and technology one after another, making Valletta an indestructible city. 1566 laid the foundation stone and completed it in five years. After a century and a half, the city wall was reinforced again and again, which played a great deterrent role, and the Turks never invaded again.

Valletta was founded by Michelangelo's assistant Francisco? Designed by Ray Parelli. In order to enhance the defense function, the back of the sea is guarded by Fort St. Elmore, the left side of the bay is Fort Dnet and Fort Manuel, and the right side is surrounded by three ancient cities (Floriana fortifications are built in the back door direction), making the city of Valletta the core. The layout of urban buildings is neat and there are many historical sites. There are "Three Poseidon" Fountain (built in 1959) and Phoenician Hotel in front of the city gate. There are ancient buildings in the city, such as National Archaeological Museum, Art Gallery, Manuel Theatre, the Chief Palace of the Knights Order (now the Presidential Palace) built in 157 1, and St. John's Cathedral built in 1578, etc. St. John's Cathedral is a typical building in the late Renaissance and is regarded as a symbol of Valletta. The Prime Minister's Garden (Upper Bakla Garden) next to the city overlooks the view of Dagang.

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Embassy of Malta

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Fax: +86 (0 10) 65326 125.

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Student visa:

Validity: one year

Attribute: Multiple Entry Visa

Note: Student visa is a visa issued by the Maltese government to foreign students in the University of Malta. This visa is similar to a general tourist visa, except that "students are in Malta" is indicated at the bottom of the visa.

Documents required for visa application:

School receipt and formal admission notice of the University of Malta.

B. Passport and its photocopy

C. passport-sized photos

D, no proof of criminal record

E. highest academic certificate

F, birth notarization

G. Application form

H, school attendance certificate (optional as far as possible)

I. Round-trip air ticket order

The library of the University of Malta has a long history as the University of Malta. The library of the University of Malta originated from 1592, when it was a college of the National Catholic Jesus College in Malta. On 1769, it was officially merged into the library of the University of Malta from the National Library. However, during the Second World War, the library of the University of Malta was baptized by the war. Only a few books survived and still lie leisurely in the library of the University of Malta. After the war, the CMC raised funds, formed a team of nearly 100 people, rearranged all the books and re-established the library, which is still called the University of Malta Library. Soon, the address of the library was officially moved from the Christian church to the University of Malta campus in Valletta. 1954, the British reclassified the single military and church books in the library. At the same time, the British colonists occupied the management right of the library, greatly increasing its book categories.

Since then, the library of the University of Malta has more comprehensive books and materials on natural science and social science, such as science, nature and law. 1967, with the relocation of the new university building, the library of the University of Malta moved from the capital Valletta to the new university campus of msida. Since then, all historical resources have been lying in the four-story library until now.

The library has a total area of 5,000-6,000 square meters and a total collection of 600,000 books. 1992. The library adopts computer retrieval function. Make it a technologically advanced library in the world.

Materials required for applying to the University of Malta

University of Malta (matriculation) admission or pre-admission notice ★

birth certificate

Domestic university education ★★★

Notarial certificate of domestic university degree ★★

Original transcripts of domestic universities ★★★

Notarial certificate of domestic university achievements ★★

passport

visa

Photos (one inch and two inches, 20 each)

★ If it is a formal admission notice from the University of Malta or the preparatory course, it means that you have been formally accepted by the University of Malta or the preparatory course, and you don't need the admission notice and tuition receipt from the language school.

If it is a pre-admission notice from the University of Malta or a preparatory course, it means that you have registered with the University of Malta or a preparatory course. However, due to the lack of necessary materials, it is only a pre-admission notice. The notice will explain what materials are missing. Generally speaking, it is the lack of language performance.

★★★★ If you apply for a bachelor's degree (undergraduate) from the University of Malta, you need to have a certificate of studying in a domestic undergraduate course, or a diploma or certificate of studying in some junior colleges. If you enroll in the University of Malta Foundation, you only need a domestic high school diploma.

Preparatory course structure

The whole year is about 50 hours, including 28 hours of teaching and 32 hours of self-study, counseling and experiment. Take 30-credit courses throughout the year (generally each subject 1 credit, and some subjects have 2 credits. Since May 1 2004, the University of Malta has adopted the dual credit system. You need to take 15 credits every semester, and the courses in the first semester are similar to those in the second semester. At the end of the year, you must pass at least 24 credits to enter the first year of college. These 24 credits include English 12 credits and professional academic examination 12 credits. The teacher recorded the attendance rate in each class. If the attendance rate of a semester is less than 75%, students are not eligible to take the year-end exam of this course.

The preparatory course of the University of Malta is completely in line with the University of Malta, and it is reasonable to train English courses with 14 credits. Including listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar and some professional intensive training, such as professional writing, speech and so on. At the end of the year, the best score of 12 credits will be selected as the entrance examination score. Other specialized courses include biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, computer, IT, accounting, economics and so on. Similarly, after the examination at the end of the year, the best score of 12 credits and the total score of 12 foreign language scores will be selected as the final entrance examination scores. Some professional students can't get 30 credits even if they choose intensive English classes and specialized courses, so students in this situation can choose some additional elective courses, such as Mediterranean history, Mediterranean culture, humanities and so on. These courses are designed to give students more choices to enter the University of Malta. After the end of the year-end exam, the school will select all your 24 points for comprehensive evaluation and finally calculate the total score. Only students with a total score of C or above can enter the university to study their major.

For China students, it is necessary to participate in intensive study of one-year preparatory course.