Malta Further & Higher Education Authority

MQF Level 2 represents the next stage in the Malta Qualifications Framework, supporting learners who are developing beyond basic foundational knowledge. At this level, individuals build on essential skills and begin to demonstrate greater understanding and competence in carrying out structured tasks with some independence.

Learners at MQF Level 2 are able to apply knowledge in familiar contexts, follow instructions with improved accuracy, and develop practical abilities that support both further study and entry-level employment opportunities.

The Malta Qualifications Framework, managed by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), provides a clear structure for recognising learning achievements and progression routes within Malta’s education system, while also aligning with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF).

Understanding MQF levels can help learners make informed choices about their education and future pathways.

Today, MFHEA hosted the webinar titled "Visa Health Screening for International Students in Malta: A Practical Guide for Education Providers."

The online event brought together representatives from MFHEA, Dr Tanya Melillo, Head of Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Unit, and Dr. Edric Zahra, CEO of Identità Malta to provide education providers with valuable insights into health screening requirements, visa-related procedures and the shared responsibility of supporting international students throughout their educational journey in Malta.

The session opened with welcoming remarks by MFHEA CEO, Mr James Perry Maia, who highlighted the importance of safeguarding student wellbeing and ensuring that education providers remain informed and compliant with the relevant quality assurance, health and administrative frameworks.

Participants benefited from expert presentations addressing the rationale behind health screening requirements, legal and public health considerations, student categories subject to screening, healthcare pathways, documentation requirements and tuberculosis screening procedures. Further discussions focused on visa processes, administrative timelines, compliance obligations and recent updates affecting education providers.

MFHEA extends its sincere thanks to all speakers and participants for their valuable engagement. Through continued collaboration between education providers and national authorities, we remain committed to upholding high standards within Malta’s international education sector while ensuring the well-being and safety of all international students.

MFHEA brought key stakeholders together today to focus on the social dimension in further and higher education, within the framework of Malta’s National Strategic Action Plan for Further and Higher Education 2030.

During this morning’s Working Group, participants:

• Discussed survey findings on current initiatives, data gaps and barriers
• Identified priority gaps and areas needing urgent action
• Prioritised future measures to widen participation and strengthen adult learning
• Reflected on how to set realistic targets, monitor progress and align resources

The discussion contributed to advancing the 2030 strategy’s vision of a more inclusive, accessible and learner‑centred further and higher education system in Malta, where diverse learners are supported to engage, progress and succeed.

Starting your learning journey? A student agreement isn’t just paperwork; it’s your roadmap to success.

Read it. Understand it. Own it.

Watch video to learn more https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBJP0FXGQ8U

This week, MFHEA was represented at the Strategic Communication in Quality Assurance Agencies Seminar organised by ENQA and NOKUT in Oslo, Norway.

💬 A key message emerging from the seminar was that quality assurance agencies should communicate their purpose, priorities, and impact clearly and consistently to all stakeholders.
For MFHEA's Higher Education Quality Assurance Unit, our core messages remain clear:

🎓 Higher education should be regarded as a mission that serves students, society, and the public interest, and not solely through a market-driven lens.

📚 The quality of teaching and learning must remain at the centre of all quality assurance activities.

📈 Quality assurance is not merely about compliance with standards and procedures; it is fundamentally about quality enhancement and continuous improvement.

🤝 MFHEA has already established several important strategic communication practices, including meetings with providers, stakeholder training on procedures, social media engagement, complaints procedure and surveys.

🔍 Following this seminar, MFHEA will continue to explore additional good practices to further strengthen strategic communication and enhance engagement with all stakeholders, including providers, students, and the wider public, in support of a stronger quality culture across Malta's higher education sector.

The Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) is inviting Expressions of Interest for a Member of the Quality Assurance Committee (QAC) – Arts Sector.

We are seeking experienced professionals (MQF Level 8 in the Arts) to support MFHEA’s licensing, accreditation, and quality assurance functions.

Main responsibilities include contributing to external QA processes, approving evaluators and reviewers, reviewing audit reports, and advising on QA frameworks and guidelines.

📅 Deadline: Monday 22 June 2026
✉️ Apply: [email protected]
More info: https://mfhea.mt/call-for-expression-of-interest-to-be-a-member-of-the-quality-assurance-committee-within-the-mfhea-arts-sector-2/

Building trust in education goes beyond certificates: it starts with ethics, transparency and integrity.

🌍📚 Discover how MFHEA is working with the Council of Europe’s ETINED platform to prevent education fraud and put learners first across Malta and Europe.

🔍 Learn what ETINED is, why integrity in education matters for learners and providers, and how Malta is helping shape European initiatives on education fraud and quality.

Read the full blog and find out more: 👉https://mfhea.mt/beyond-certificates-building-trust-in-education-with-etined-and-mfhea/

Understanding qualifications can sometimes feel confusing, especially when starting a new educational journey. That’s where the Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF) helps.

MQF Level 1 represents the foundation of learning and recognises basic knowledge, skills, and competences gained through education and training. It supports learners in building confidence, developing essential abilities, and preparing for further study or employment opportunities. The Malta Qualifications Framework, managed by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), helps learners and employers better understand qualification levels and learning pathways in Malta, while also aligning with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF).

Understanding MQF levels can help students make informed decisions about their education and future progression.

Student Funding in the European Higher Education Area: A Social Justice Perspective

At the next EUROSTUDENT Talks on June 18, we turn our attention to student funding in the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) and explore it through the lens of social justice.
Christoph Gwosć and Amanda Abeysinghe from the German Centre for Higher Education Research and Science Studies (DZHW) will present findings from their recent analysis of student funding systems across the EHEA. Drawing on a multi-dimensional concept of social justice, they examine how aspects of social justice have been reflected in EHEA ministerial declarations.

In addition, the presentation will feature an empirical analysis of financial inequality among students in the EHEA, including both cross-sectional and longitudinal perspectives, assessed against the backdrop of the concept of social justice.

Join us for this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of how student funding systems across Europe contribute to – or challenge – the pursuit of social justice in higher education.
Sign yourself up here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-PoSZf3bS7iq86UGMB8MmQ #/registration.