Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology

The Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) (Maltese: Il-Kulleġġ Malti tal-Arti, Xjenza u Teknoloġija) is a vocational education and training institution in Malta.

Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology
Il-Kulleġġ Malti tal-Arti, Xjenza u Teknoloġija
Campus square
MottoScientia et labore Through Knowledge and Work
TypePublic
Established2001
PresidentFrederick Schembri
PrincipalProf. Joachim James Calleja
Students6,500 (full-time)
5,000 (part-time)
Location
Paola, Malta

35.8773°N 14.5063°E / 35.8773; 14.5063
Websitewww.mcast.edu.mt

Established in 2001, MCAST offers 180 full-time and over 300 part-time vocational courses ranging from certificates to Master degrees (MQF Level 1 to Level 7).[1]

Institutes

The following institutes make up MCAST:

  • Institute of Applied Sciences
  • Institute for the Creative Arts
  • Institute of Engineering and Transport
  • Institute of Business Management and Commerce
  • Institute of Community Services
  • Institute of Information and Communication Technology
  • Gozo Campus
  • Pathway to Independent Living[2]

International collaboration

In 2021 MCAST landed a formal collaboration with the Oslo-based Kuben Upper Secondary School, and will receive a class students from the vocational programs of computer electronics and engineering. The Norwegian students will attend MCAST for a full schoolyear.[3]

References
  1. Decelis, James. "MCAST :: Malta College of Arts Science and Technology". www.mcast.edu.mt.
  2. Decelis, James. "MCAST :: Malta College of Arts Science and Technology". www.mcast.edu.mt.
  3. MCAST strikes collaboration agreement with Norwegian College https://www.mcast.edu.mt/2021/12/15/mcast-strikes-collaboration-agreement-with-norwegian-college/ MCAST strikes collaboration agreement with Norwegian College. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help); Missing or empty |title= (help)
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