📖Introduction

Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) is a public tertiary education institution in Malta. It was founded in 1989 and offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the fields of business, engineering, IT, education, and health sciences. MCAST is ranked #801-1000 in the QS World University Rankings 2024.

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📚About the Program

This degree programme in Mechanical Engineering is relevant to a range of industries, since it covers the key mechanical engineering principles and subject areas for the plant engineer. The course is therefore wide-ranging and it will develop the candidates’ ability to apply these principles to solve engineering problems in a variety of work environments and business concerns. The course contains study-units in various areas such as Fluid Mechanics, Plant Technology, Control Principles, Control Engineering, Electrical Technology, HVAC, Vibration Analysis and Heat Engines. Additional managerial modules and modules in environmental engineering further enhance this programme so that graduates may add real value to the organisation that employs them. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Current Approved Programme Structure
Unit Code Unit Title ECTS Year Semester
ETMTH-606-1809 Mathematics for Engineers 1 6 1 1&2
ETMEC-606-1805 Thermodynamics 1 6 1 1
ETMEC-606-1806 Fluid Mechanics 1 6 1 1&2
ETMEC-606-1807 Mechanics for Machines 1-Dynamics and
Kinematics 6 1 2
ETDSN-606-1801 Engineering Design & CAD 6 1 1
ETMEC-606-1804 Applications of Pneumatics and Hydaraulics 6 1 1
ETE&E-606-1802 Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronics
Power 6 1 2
ETMTS-606-1801 Strength of Materials 1 6 2 1
ETMEC-606-1808 Workshop Practice 6 1 1&2
ETWBL-603-1802 Work Based Learning Internship Part 1 3 1 2
CDKSK-603-2111 Academic English 3 1 1
ETMTH-606-1811 Mathematics for Engineers 2 6 2 1&2
ETMEC-606-1811 Thermodynamics 2 6 2 1
ETMEC-606-1812 Fluid Mechanics 2 6 2 2
ETMEC-606-1813 Mechanics of Machines 2 6 2 1&2
ETMTS-606-1802 Engineering Materials 6 3 1
ETPLN-606-1801 Condition Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis 6 2 2
ETELX-606-1822 Programmable Logic Controllers 6 2 2
ETENG-603-1804 Environmental Engineering 3 2 1&2
ETENG-606-1805 Energy Management 6 2 2
ETMTS-606-1803 Strength of Materials 2 6 3 1
ETWBL-603-1803 Work Based Learning Internship Part 2 3 2 2
ETMTH-606-1812 Mathematics for Engineers 4 6 4 1&2
ETMEC-606-1522 Vibrations 6 3 1
ME6-03-21 Course Specification
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ETELE-606-1815 Electrical Power Systems 6 3 1&2
ETMTS-606-1508 Materials for Plant Engineers 6 3 2
ETPLN-606-1802 Plant Operations a & Performance 6 3 2
ETENG-606-1505 Control Engineering 6 3 1
ETPLN-606-1504 Plant Design 6 3 1
ETMTS-606-1509 Material Loss, Prevention & Protection 6 3 2
ETMEC-606-1814 Problem Based Learning 6 3 2
CDKSK-604-1909 Entrepreneurship 4 2 2
CDKSK-602-2105 Community Social Responsibility 2 2 2
ETMTH-606-1813 Mathematics for Engineers 3 6 3 1&2
ETMGT-606-1804 Management for Engineers 6 4 2
ETELX-606-1823 Power Electronics, Devices and Circuits 6 4 1&2
ETPWR-606-1501 Alternative & Traditional Power Generation 6 4 2
ETHVA-606-1510 HVAC 6 4 1
ETPLN-606-1505 Plant Typology 6 4 2
ETPLN-606-1506 Diagnostics and Control 6 4 1
ETPLN-606-1803 Engineering Plant Technology 6 4 1
ETRSH-600-1502 Research Methods 0 4 1&2
ETDIS-612-1501 Dissertation 12 4 1&2
Total ECTS 240 / /

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🏫About Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology

MCAST is a public tertiary education institution in Malta. It was founded in 1979 and offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the fields of business, engineering, IT, and the creative arts. MCAST is ranked #801-1000 in the QS World University Rankings 2024. MCAST is a popular choice for students who want to study in Malta but do not want to attend the University of Malta. The college offers a more vocational-focused education, and its programs are designed to prepare students for the workforce. MCAST also offers a number of scholarships and financial aid programs to help students from low-income families.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

1,657 RMB

Tuition fee:

8,000 EUR per year

24,000 EUR in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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