Intake:

• Intake availability at Avanza Training Academy varies by programme.

• Published course start dates generally range from August to February, depending on the selected programme.

• Business and MBA programmes may offer October intakes.

• Hospitality, Human Resources, Sports Management and Education programmes may have different starting dates.

• Application deadlines and international-student seat availability may change.

• Students should confirm the latest intake, delivery mode and student-visa eligibility before applying.

• Early application is recommended for non-EU students.

Current dates are available on the official Avanza course list.

Programmes/Courses:

• Level 7 Diploma in Business Management
• MBA Top-Up
• Complete MBA Pathway
• Higher National Diploma in Business & Management
• Higher National Diploma in Hospitality Management
• Higher National Diploma in Sports Management
• Diploma in Business & Management
• Diploma in Hospitality Management
• Diploma in Sports Management
• Undergraduate Diploma in Human Resources Management
• Undergraduate Diploma in Early Years Centre Management
• Pre-Tertiary Certificate programmes in Business and Early Years Education

The principal programmes currently promoted are at MQF/EQF Levels 4, 5 and 7. Avanza’s current course list does not show a standalone Bachelor’s degree. The HND programmes are Level 5 qualifications and may provide progression opportunities, but they should not be advertised as Bachelor’s degrees.

Some postgraduate qualifications involve external awarding institutions. The Level 7 Diploma in Business Management is offered through NCC Education, while the MBA Top-Up pathway leads to an MBA from Cardiff Metropolitan University, subject to admission conditions. This is confirmed by the NCC Education centre listing.

Institution Type:

Private licensed Further and Higher Education Institution operating in Malta.

Avanza Training Academy is not a university and should not be promoted as “Avanza University.”

License:

Avanza Training Academy operates under MFHEA Licence No. 2019-004 as a Further and Higher Education Institution. Its published licence certificate is valid until 16 May 2030.

Students should verify both the institution and selected programme through the current MFHEA records before applying or paying fees. The institution has also undergone an official MFHEA External Quality Assurance Audit. Licence Certificate | MFHEA Audit Report

Address:

Oftec Business Centre
1–2 Notabile Road
Birkirkara, BKR1876
Malta

The address is listed on the official Avanza contact page.

Specialized In:

• Business and Management
• Leadership and Strategic Management
• Hospitality Management
• Human Resources Management
• Sports Management
• Early Years Education and Centre Management
• Professional and career-focused training

Medium of Instruction:

Programmes are delivered in English. Classes, course materials, assessments and academic communication are generally conducted in English.

Delivery mode varies by programme:

• Most Diploma and HND programmes: Face-to-face
• Level 7 Diploma: Face-to-face
• MBA Top-Up: Online
• Complete MBA Pathway: Blended

Students must confirm whether the selected delivery mode is eligible for a Malta student visa.

International Fee Range:

• HND in Business & Management: €7,500 (USD Equivalent: Approximately $8,532.75 ) per academic year for non-EU/non-EEA students
• HND in Hospitality Management: €7,500 (USD Equivalent: Approximately $8,533) per academic year
• HND in Sports Management: €7,500 (USD Equivalent: Approximately $8,533)per academic year

International fees for the Level 7 Diploma, MBA, Complete MBA Pathway and several other programmes are not clearly published. Avanza states that non-EU fees differ, so students must obtain the current fee through an official offer letter and invoice.

The official application form requires a deposit equal to 20% of the selected course fee. For example, 20% of a €7,500 fee would be €1,500. Official Application Form

Additional awarding-body, registration or administrative charges may apply only where stated in the official offer and invoice.

Entry Requirements:

Entry requirements depend on the selected programme and qualification level.

Diploma and HND applicants generally need an appropriate secondary-school, matriculation, MQF Level 4 or equivalent qualification. Applicants may also be assessed through Avanza’s interview board.

For example, the HND in Hospitality Management currently requires applicants to:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Hold a recognised matriculation or equivalent qualification, an appropriate MQF Level 4 qualification, or meet the stated mature-entry conditions
• Demonstrate English proficiency
• Provide IELTS 6.0 or equivalent

Level 7 Diploma applicants generally require a relevant Bachelor’s degree, MQF/EQF Level 6 qualification or another accepted equivalent qualification.

MBA Top-Up applicants normally need to have completed the relevant Level 7 Diploma or another qualification accepted by the awarding university.

Bangladeshi HSC qualifications must be assessed for comparability. HSC completion alone does not automatically guarantee admission to every Level 5 programme.

Required Documents:

• Completed Avanza application form
• Valid passport or identification document
• Academic certificates and transcripts
• Two passport-size photographs
• Updated CV, where required
• English-language proficiency evidence
• Statement of Purpose or motivation letter, where requested
• Work-experience documents for relevant programmes
• Academic or professional references, where required
• Financial and sponsorship documents for visa purposes
• Evidence of the required course-fee deposit
• Additional documents requested by Avanza, the awarding institution or Maltese authorities

The official application form specifically requires qualification evidence, passport/ID, photographs and the 20% course-fee deposit.

Application Process:

• Initial student-profile assessment
• Programme and qualification-level selection
• Intake and delivery-mode confirmation
• Visa-eligibility checking
• Academic and English-language document review
• Application-form completion
• Application submission
• Interview or academic assessment, where required
• Conditional or unconditional offer processing
• Verification of awarding institution and qualification
• Acceptance of offer
• Course-fee deposit and payment guidance
• Final invoice and admission-document collection
• Student-visa and residence-document preparation
• Pre-departure guidance

Visa Support:

IUAS Education provides honest, personalised support for profile assessment, document checking, financial preparation and visa-file review. We verify programme recognition and visa eligibility before application or payment.

Visa approval depends on the Maltese authorities, but we help students submit a complete and well-prepared application.

Accommodation Guidance:

Avanza’s prospectus states that international students may receive accommodation, public-transport, visa, travel and local-amenities assistance. However, this should be described as accommodation assistance, not guaranteed college accommodation. Avanza Prospectus

Students may receive guidance regarding:

• Shared apartments
• Private or shared rooms
• Accommodation in Birkirkara and nearby locations
• Public-transport access to the academy

Students should verify the tenancy agreement, security deposit, utility charges, refund conditions and travelling distance before making any payment.

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Cost of Living:

Living costs depend on accommodation type, location, room-sharing arrangement and personal lifestyle. Students should prepare a realistic budget for:

• Accommodation and security deposit
• Food and groceries
• Public transportation
• Health or travel insurance
• Visa and residence-permit expenses
• Mobile and internet charges
• Books and study materials
• Personal and emergency expenses

No fixed international-student living-cost figure is officially published by Avanza. Students should calculate their budget using current Maltese immigration requirements and actual accommodation quotations.

Excerpt:

Avanza Training Academy is an MFHEA-licensed Further and Higher Education Institution in Malta, operating under Licence No. 2019-004. It offers English-taught Diploma, HND and postgraduate pathways in Business, Hospitality, Human Resources, Sports Management and Early Years Education. Through IUAS Education, students may receive support with programme assessment, admission documents, financial preparation and study-visa file guidance. Programme recognition, international fees, intake availability, delivery mode and visa eligibility should be confirmed before application or payment