It is the oldest university in the Commonwealth outside of the United Kingdom. It has a long-standing reputation for academic excellence and its honors degrees are widely recognized. Many members of the mostly Maltese faculty have received their doctorates from Oxford, Cambridge, Edinburgh and other prestigious universities worldwide. First degree programs generally take three years with an additional one to two years for the Honors program, which requires a dissertation. A master's degree requires a further two years of study.
Some areas also offer a master's in philosophy and doctoral programs.
Progress is usually assessed through written assignments, tests and exams. An A-F grading scale applies. The academic year runs from September to June. Placement is competitive. indicates an ISEP II site . Comprehensive range of traditional and innovative courses.