Faculty-led Program on the Mediterranean: Malta
Participants in this program will come face to face with the remnants of Malta’s fascination with pirates as we explore the hidden coves and caves in which they hid in days long past. We will also examine the idea and the act of martyrdom, which lies at the heart of the world’s great religions. Malta is an island nation in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea which geographically and culturally spans the crossroads of Christian and Muslim civilizations. Malta provides a landscape dotted with martyries and hidden gems that will certainly shiver your timbers. While pirates are a thing of the past Malta’s commitment to the martyr’s sacrifice is celebrated and memorialized year round. This study will allow students an insight into understanding other cultures while experiencing Maltese culture firsthand.
While in Malta students will experience the vivid and calm moments of Maltese life in a small sun-kissed island filled with majestic churches, beautiful beaches, extraordinary catacombs, glorious museums, laid-back cafes, and a simply wonderful nightlife
Dates & Deadlines
App Deadline: January 31st, 2025
Program Dates: May 19th, 2025 to June 1st, 2025 (Dates tentative)
To get started for Summer Break-Malta 2025, schedule a meeting with an advisor using the link below.
Interested in studying abroad in the summer of 2025 or later? Please fill out the waitlist form below and the study abroad center will notify you when applications for future terms open. If you are still deciding where or when you want to go abroad, you can also schedule an informational meeting with our office to learn more about the programs we offer and find one that works best for you!
Study Abroad Waitlist Schedule Info Meeting
Unsure where to begin? Visit our Application Process page to learn more!
Course Leader
Lou Fenech, Professor
Department: History
Phone: 319-273-2268
E-mail: lou.fenech@uni.edu
Campus Address: SRL 344
Lou Fenech is currently Professor in the Department of History. Born to Maltese parents in Toronto, Canada, Fenech is fluent in Maltese and has visited the islands many times. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Toronto specializing in South Asian Studies and the historical intersections between martyrdom and one of north India’s most prominent religious traditions, Sikhism. He has traveled extensively through Asia where he has lived for a number of years.
Program Costs
Estimated Program Cost: 5,991*
*estimated total cost of participation, actual amount depends on type of housing accommodation selected, actual airfare purchase price, personal spending habits, and other factors
Estimated Total Program Cost | $5,991 |
Estimated U-bill Charges | $3,510 |
Estimated Out-of-Pocket Costs | $2,481 |
Malta Summer 2025 Cost Estimate (PDF)
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Cost of Studying On Campus at UNI*
*per semester, estimated, will vary per person
Tuition & Fees | $4,968 |
Room & Board | $4,993 |
Books | $400 |
Personal Expenses | $902 |
Transportation | $385 |
Total | $11,648 |
Eligibility Requirements to Study Abroad
The Study Abroad Center reserves the right to determine participants' eligibility to study Abroad. Students must have a completed study abroad application, including supportive recommendation form(s). To view eligibility requirements, click here.