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University of Malta

University of Malta (UM)

🇲🇹 Malta 4-Year University
Global #650 Malta #1
Campus of University of Malta

Institution Info

Founded
1769
Type
4-Year University
Students
11,269 students
Faculty
3,033

About

University of Malta is a higher education institution in Malta, founded in 1769. Recognized as ranked among the top 1,000 universities worldwide, it is the top-ranked university in Malta. The university has approximately 11K students, a member of Global D-Tier (World 501-1000). Also known as UM.

Rankings

Source Year Rank Score
QS 2026 QS #741 · Ranked
THE 2026 THE #926 · Ranked 36.79
UNIRANKS 2026 UniRanks #650 · Ranked 81.88

Research Output via OpenAlex

230
h-index
515,637
Citations
29,425
Publications
9,279
i10-index
2.22
Mean Citedness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University of Malta's global ranking?

University of Malta is ranked #650 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Malta, it holds the #1 position.

When was University of Malta founded?

University of Malta was founded in 1769, making it 257 years old. It is one of the oldest institutions in Malta.

How many students attend University of Malta?

University of Malta has a student body of approximately 11,269 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 3:1.

What is University of Malta's research output?

University of Malta has produced 29,425 research publications with 515,637 total citations and an h-index of 230, according to OpenAlex data.