Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST)

Established in 2001, the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) is the primary vocational and professional education institution in Malta. Its mission is 'to provide universally accessible vocational and professional education and training with an international dimension, responsive to the needs of the individual and the economy.' MCAST operates six institutes and a Gozo Campus, offering over 190 full-time courses and over 300 part-time vocational courses ranging from MQF/EQF Level 1 certificates to Level 8 doctoral programmes. The college maintains strong industry links through work-based learning, apprenticeships, and its commercial arm MG2i. MCAST has been awarded self-accrediting status by the Malta National Commission for Further and Higher Education, and its qualifications are internationally recognized and aligned with the European Qualifications Framework.