Malta has two levels of government: central (House of Representatives) and municipal (local councils). Malta has 68 local councils – 54 in Malta and 14 in Gozo.

The Maltese Judicial System is a two-tier system with a Court of First Instance presided by a Judge or Magistrate, and a Court of Appeal, consisting of one to three Judges. There are also various Tribunals for specialized areas, almost all of which provide appeals to a Court on points of law.

So you’ve been accepted to study in Malta (congratulations!) – now what? Before you pack the sunscreen, you’ll want to sort out your visa and residence permits.