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Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology

Vocational education institution in Malta


Vocational education institution in Malta

FieldValue
native_nameIl-Kulleġġ Malti tal-Arti, Xjenza u Teknoloġija
image2022 - MCAST Square.jpg
captionCampus square
mottoScientia et labore (Through knowledge and work)
established2001
coordinates
typePublic
presidentFrederick Schembri
principalStephen Vella
students6,500.5 (full-time)
5,000 (part-time)
cityPaola, Malta
logoMCAST logo.jpg
website

5,000 (part-time)

The Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) is a vocational education and training institution in Malta, consisting of seven institutes over four campuses.

Established in 2001, the MCAST offers 180 full-time and over 300 part-time vocational and higher education courses ranging from certificates to Doctoral degrees (MQF Level 1 to Level 8).

Institutes

The following institutes make up the MCAST

  • Institute of Applied Sciences
  • Institute of Business Management and Commerce
  • Institute for the Creative Arts
  • Institute of Community Services
  • Institute of Engineering and Transport
  • Institute of Information and Communication Technology
  • Institute for the Trades
  • Centre for Learning and Employability

Campuses

The following campuses make up the MCAST:

  • MCAST Paola (Main Campus)
  • MCAST Mosta (Institute for the Creative Arts)
  • MCAST Qormi (Colloquially known as MCAST Luqa) (Institute of Applied Sciences, Centre of Agriculture, Aquatics and Animal Sciences)
  • MCAST Gozo

International collaboration

In 2021 MCAST made a formal collaboration with the Oslo-based Kuben Upper Secondary School, and received a class of students from the vocational programs of computer electronics and engineering. The Norwegian students attended MCAST for a full academic year.

MCAST is a founding member of the European Dual Studies University (EU4Dual), an alliance of higher education institutions aimed to creating joint courses, hosting the 2024 EU4Dual conference in its Paola campus.

References

References

  1. (10 September 2024). "Stephen Vella appointed MCAST Principal and CEO".
  2. Decelis, James. "MCAST :: Malta College of Arts Science and Technology".
  3. "MCAST Full-time Programmes".
  4. Admin. (2021-10-25). "Key Information for Full-Time Programmes".
  5. (December 15, 2021). "MCAST strikes collaboration agreement with Norwegian College".
  6. "EU4Dual Education".
  7. "EUDual Conference 2024 in Malta".
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