Malta Further & Higher Education Authority

MQF Level 3 represents a significant step in the Malta Qualifications Framework, supporting learners as they develop a broader range of knowledge, skills, and competences. At this level, individuals are expected to apply their learning in a variety of contexts, demonstrate responsibility for completing tasks, and exercise greater autonomy in both study and practical settings.

Learners at MQF Level 3 can use theoretical and practical knowledge to solve problems, adapt to different situations, and carry out tasks with increased confidence and accountability. The level also prepares learners for further education, vocational training, and skilled 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 decisions about their educational journey and future career pathways.

Call for Abstracts

Cedefop is inviting researchers, policymakers and practitioners to submit abstracts for its virtual conference, The Future of VET: A Driver for Excellence, Competitiveness and Inclusion, taking place on 19 November 2026.

The conference will explore how vocational education and training (VET) can contribute to excellence, competitiveness and inclusion, and will examine the role of artificial intelligence in shaping the future of VET.

Abstract submission deadline: 15 July 2026.

Check for additional information on: https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/news/call-abstracts-future-vet-driver-excellence-competitiveness-and-inclusion

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.

Education does not end at graduation: it continues through the experiences, challenges, and achievements of graduates as they navigate the world of work and lifelong learning.

Discover how EUROGRADUATE 2026 is giving graduates a voice, helping shape stronger higher education systems, improve graduate support, and strengthen the connection between learning and employment across Europe.

Learn why graduate feedback matters, how the survey supports evidence-based education policies, and how MFHEA is contributing to a wider European effort to create more inclusive, innovative, and future-ready education.

Graduated in 2021 or 2025? Your voice matters. Stay tuned for updates on the EUROGRADUATE survey coming to Malta this Autumn – and a small surprise gift awaits eligible participants who take part.

Read the full blog and find out more: 👉https://mfhea.mt/eurograduate-2026-listening-to-graduates-shaping-better-education/

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.