The Government Will Fund Your MBA.

TESS Scholarship 2026 is coming. Our MBA and Executive DBA qualify. Here's how to be first in line.

What is TESS?

Every year, the Malta Government allocates millions to fund postgraduate education through the Tertiary Education Scholarships Scheme (TESS). It exists for one purpose: to put the right qualified people into the Maltese labour market.

It covers tuition fees for MQF Level 7 and MQF Level 8 programmes at accredited institutions.

Open to Maltese citizens and eligible EU nationals. Part-time and distance learning included.

The 2026 call is expected to open in April. The window will close in approximately five weeks.

Why Knights College

Two programmes. Both eligible. Both starting October.

MBA — Master of Business Administration

• ‍‍MQF Level 7
• Accredited by MFHEA
• Endorsed by Coventry University
• Weekend delivery
• Work-based learning
• Three phases, four qualifications
• TESS eligible

Executive DBA — Doctor of Business Administration

• MQF Level 8
• Accredited by MFHEA
• International faculty
• Designed for senior professionals
• Flexible delivery
• ‍TESS eligible

How It Works

Step 1: Apply to Knights College

‍You need an Unconditional Letter of Acceptance to complete your TESS application. We issue ours within 48 hours of a complete application. Start here.

Step 2: Apply to TESS

‍Once the call opens on myscholarship.gov.mt, submit your application with your ULA, academic certificates, and e-ID. The deadline is fixed and non-negotiable.

Step 3: Start in October

‍Both the MBA and Executive DBA begin October 2026. TESS awardees enrol like any other student, tuition is settled directly.

Don't Wait

In 2025, the TESS window opened 9 May and closed 13 June. Five weeks.

The bottleneck is always the Letter of Acceptance. Institutions take time. We don't. Apply to Knights today and your ULA is with you in 48 hours, leaving you the full window to complete your TESS application without pressure.

Leave your details below. We'll notify you the moment the 2026 call goes live.

We'll send you one email when the call opens, with everything you need. No noise.

FAQ Section

Are the Knights MBA and DBA eligible for TESS 2026?

‍Yes. Both are MFHEA-accredited qualifications at MQF Level 7 (MBA) and MQF Level 8 (DBA), the exact levels the TESS scheme is designed to fund.

I already have an MBA. Can I apply for TESS for the DBA?

‍Yes. TESS eligibility requires that you do not already hold a qualification at the same level you're applying for. An MBA is MQF Level 7. The DBA is MQF Level 8. You're eligible.

What does TESS actually cover?

‍Based on previous calls, TESS covers tuition fees in full. Additional allowances may apply depending on your circumstances. Full regulations are published at myscholarship.gov.mt when the call opens.

Can I apply to TESS if I'm employed full-time?

‍Yes, for part-time and work-based programmes. The Knights MBA is delivered through weekend seminars, specifically designed for working professionals.

What if I miss the TESS deadline?

‍Malta Enterprise's Get Qualified scheme offers a 70% tax credit on tuition fees for eligible programmes. It applies to both our MBA and DBA. Contact us and we'll walk you through it.

How quickly can I get a Letter of Acceptance from Knights?

‍48 hours from a complete application submission.

Ready to start?

‍Apply to Knights now and have your Letter of Acceptance ready before the TESS window opens.

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