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University Affiliation - University of Malta (enrollment of 8,000)

GPA Requirement - 2.7 (USAC), 2.75 (Loyola)

The Country of Malta - Malta and its sister islands Gozo and Comino occupy a total surface area of 120 square miles. Malta, the largest island, is 19 miles long and 9 miles wide. Its geographically strategic location at the center of the Mediterranean has attracted the attention of the world.s maritime powers, as control over Malta was necessary to ensure control over shipping in the Mediterranean. The national language is Maltese which is a complex derivative of Semitic and Romance languages using a primarily Latin alphabet but also including a number of additional letters which originate in the Arab language. English is also an official language due to British rule, which lasted 160 years. In 1964, Malta obtained its political independence from Britain and in 1974 it became a Republic. The climate is typically Mediterranean with mild winters and hot summers. Malta has a population of 380,00 and is visited annually by over one million tourists. Msida, is located about 4 miles outside the capital city of Valletta. Located on a peninsula, Valletta boasts two excellent harbors, fine museums and a 16th century castle.

Courses - Courses are too numerous to list in this publication. Students may take courses in the following faculties: Anthropology, Arts, Economics, Management and Accountancy, Psychology, or Theology.

Here is a selection of departments and courses believed to be of interest to American students. Student are by no means limited to these courses.

Arts and Sciences

Anthropology
Arabic
Art in Malta
Classics and Archeology
Conservation Biology
English
Film Appreciation
French
Geography
History
International Relations
Italian
Literature
Maltese
Managing Coast and Oceans
Mathematics
Music
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology

Economics, Management and Accounting

Accounting
Banking and Finance
Computer Information Skills
Economics
Human Resource Management
Marketing
Public Policy

Theology

Church History, Patrology, Palaeochristrian Archaeology
Fundamental and Dogmatic Theology
Pastoral Theology
Personification of Evil
Philosophy
Sacred Scripture, Hebrew and Greek

Accommodation

Apartments and Traditional Style Farm Houses - The University Residence is situated in extensive private grounds, approximately 2.5 miles from University campus. Shuttle service is provided hourly to the main campus. Most of the apartments have two, occasionally three bedrooms accommodating one or two persons per bedroom. Students living in the same apartment will share the bathroom, living room, and kitchen.

2008-2009 - $4,980 per semester, $9,960 per year

*Does not include room and board, textbooks and airfare

Loyola Fees - $1000 for yearlong and semester programs, $500 for summer programs

Aid Transfer - Federal Stafford Loan, Federal PLUS Loans, Alternative Loans, Federal Pell Grant, IL Monetary Award Program Grant (MAP)