DoctorateHub
Żebbuġ, Malta
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
- 0%
- Institution type
- Private
- Founded
- 2016
Overview
DoctorateHub is a Malta-based Higher Education Institution for Advanced Studies accredited by the Malta Further & Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), License No. 2024-002, at MQF Level 8 / EQF Level 8. Operating through its Graduate School of Business and Management (GSBM), DoctorateHub offers a structured Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) delivered entirely online in nine modules across three phases: Executive Research Accelerator (ERA, Modules 1–3), Applied Doctoral Research (Modules 4–6), and Doctoral Completion (Modules 7–9). The full-time DBA takes three years; part-time takes six years. Programmes are designed for working professionals and feature weekly live sessions, cohort-based peer learning, and a dedicated supervisory team. Fees for the full-time DBA total €35,550 (€3,950 per module) plus a €500 annual technology charge. Intakes occur in February, June, and October. Doctoral degrees awarded by DoctorateHub are recognised across all 48 European Higher Education Area (EHEA) member states. Scholarships are available based on research topic, global representation, and other criteria. The institution is a private company registered in Malta (C104998) with registered office at No. 2, Geraldu Farrugia Street, Żebbuġ, ZBG 4351, Malta.
Fields of study
- Business Administration
- Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Marketing
- Organisational Behaviour
- Strategy
- Sustainability
- Innovation Management
- Research Methodology
Accreditation: Malta Further & Higher Education Authority (MFHEA)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- February, June, October
- Application deadlines
- Rolling
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
- Admissions contact
- admissions@doctoratehub.com
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
DBA full-time: €3,950 per module × 9 modules = €35,550 total (plus €500 annual technology charge). DBA part-time: €4,850 per module × 9 modules = €43,650 total. Optional extension tracks: €1,850 (FT) or €2,850 (PT) per extension. ERA (Phase 1, 3 modules): €3,950 per module = €11,850 total. Founding Cohort Fellowship available: full tuition sponsorship for Module 1 (€3,950) for 6–8 selected professionals.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DBA – Doctorate in Business Administration (opens in a new tab)English · Online | PhD | 3 years | €35,550 / total | Varies | February, June, October |
| Doctoral Supervision in the Age of AI: 1-Day Hands-On Training for Supervisors (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | — | — | €490 / course | Varies | — |
| Executive Research Accelerator (ERA) (opens in a new tab)English · Online | PhD | 1 year | €11,850 / total | Varies | February, June, October |
| Mastering Doctoral Supervision Foundational Course (opens in a new tab)English · Online | — | — | €1,950 / course | Varies | Through the year |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.