MIT Course on Taxation 2025/2026

1 August 2025

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EQF/MQF Level 6 | 16 ECTS | Accredited Higher Education Programme | Commences 1 October 2025

The MIT Course on Taxation is a comprehensive, accredited programme covering both domestic (incl. VAT) and international taxation. It is aimed at professionals from tax, legal, and accounting backgrounds seeking to deepen their expertise in Malta’s tax system and its interaction with global standards.

Upon successful completion of the course and the relevant assessments, students will be awarded an EQF/MQF Level 6 qualification (16 ECTS credits). The Malta Institute of Taxation is licensed as a Higher Education Institution by the Malta Further & Higher Education Authority (License No. 2015-014).

Programme Structure

The course consists of 5 modules, totaling 52 lectures:

Module Title	ECTS Credits
Fundamentals of Maltese Income Tax Law	3
Advanced Maltese Income Tax Law and Stamp Duty	3
International Tax Law	3
EU Acquis Impact on Maltese Tax Law	3
VAT and Other Indirect Taxes	4

Each module may be taken individually or as part of the full programme.

Assessment Components

Each module comprises:

Final Assignment/Exam (80%)
Mid-Module Home Test (15%)
Participation/Attendance (5%)

Delivery Mode

Blended Learning: 50% online lectures; 50% in-person sessions
Lecture Time: 18:00 – 20:00 CET
Venue: St. Aloysius College 6th Form, Ħal Balzan, Malta
Note: Face-to-face lectures are not streamed online.

Duration & Flexibility

Full Programme: October 2025 to June 2026
Modular Option: Course may be completed over a maximum of 5 years (minimum 1 module per academic year)

Admission Requirements

Applicants must hold:

A relevant university degree, or
Demonstrable professional experience in taxation or a related field

Certification

Award: MIT Award in Taxation (Level 6, 16 ECTS)
Eligible for Malta’s Get Qualified Scheme
Includes 104 Core CPE Hours
Affiliate membership with the Malta Institute of Taxation (includes benefits such as access to member resources and discounted CPE rates)

Fees & payment terms

Full Course Fee: €2,700
Application Fee: €150 (non-refundable)
Module Pricing: Available on request
Early Bird Discount: 10% off full course fee (valid until 22 August 2025)

For further information:

Malta Institute of Taxation
🌐 Website: maintax.org/education
📧 Email: educ@maintax.org
📞 Tel: 21314653