Doctor of Business Administration

Program overview

Doctor of Business Administration is a doctoral degree program in business and management at Global College Malta, a private institution in Smart City Malta, South Eastern, Malta, founded in 2012.

First-year tuition is listed at 9,500 EUR and the application fee at Free. The earliest intake currently open is Nov 2026.

Applications to Global College Malta typically receive a decision in 4 days and 5 hours, based on recent applications.

Cost of the first year

Plan for about 20,500 EUR for the first year before travel, insurance and visa fees.

Figures are as listed in October 2026. Schools revise tuition every year, so confirm the current amount with the school before you pay a deposit.

Plan for the Nov 2026 intake

Working back from a Nov 2026 start, this is a realistic plan. Popular programs can fill early, so the earlier end of each window is safer.

Entry requirements and documents

Global College Malta sets the exact entry requirements for Doctor of Business Administration. For a doctoral degree, applicants usually need the following.

English test requirements are set by the school. IELTS Academic, TOEFL and PTE Academic are the most widely accepted.

• A master's degree (some schools accept an outstanding bachelor's degree).
• A research proposal and the name of a possible supervisor.
• Academic references and a CV with any publications.
• A valid passport.
• English test results, unless the school waives them.

How to apply with Study Spectra

• Send us your marksheets, English test result (or test plan) and budget.
• We check your profile against Doctor of Business Administration and suggest alternatives if it is a stretch.
• We prepare your statement of purpose and documents, and submit the application.
• When the offer arrives, we help with the deposit, funds evidence and the student visa file.

Questions students ask

How much is the tuition for Doctor of Business Administration?

First-year tuition is listed at 9,500 EUR. Living costs are extra; Global College Malta estimates 11,000 EUR a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.

What is the application fee?

This program lists no application fee.

When is the next intake?

The earliest intake currently open is Nov 2026. Start your application about eight months before that.

Is Doctor of Business Administration a degree?

It is listed as a doctoral degree. The school awards the degree on completion.

Can Study Spectra help me apply?

Yes. We check your profile, prepare your documents and submit your application to Global College Malta, then help with the visa. The first call is free.

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• Bachelor of Arts - Business and Management (Top-up) - Evening Shift, 6,500 EUR first year
• Bachelor of Arts - Management - Day Shift, 6,100 EUR first year
• Bachelor of Arts - Management - Evening Shift, 6,100 EUR first year
• Bachelor of Arts - Management - Human Resources - Day Shift, 6,100 EUR first year
• Bachelor of Arts - Management - Human Resources - Evening Shift, 6,100 EUR first year