Business School
Complete your business internship in Malta and gain hands-on professional experience at the heart of one of Europe’s most dynamic island economies. This programme places you inside a real compan, actively contributing to daily operations, building practical skills, and immersing yourself in an international English-speaking environment.
Designed for students in business schools, universities, and professional programmes, this internship in Malta covers the full spectrum of business functions: marketing, finance, management, human resources, sales, and customer experience. Whether you need to fulfil a mandatory placement, build your CV with international experience, or simply challenge yourself in a new environment, Malta offers a setting that is both professionally credible and genuinely memorable.
This programme is eligible for Erasmus+ funding for participants from European Union institutions. Students can apply for a monthly mobility grant through their home institution using the dedicated Erasmus+ identifier: E10393852.
Depending on your profile, academic background, and availability, your business internship in Malta can take place across a range of sectors and company types:
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Every placement is coordinated by the local team in close collaboration with vetted partner companies, ensuring your internship is structured, supervised, and academically recognised.
You will be supervised by a professionally qualified manager with direct experience in your field. Tasks and responsibilities vary by track, company, and your level of academic training. The following gives a clear picture of what you can expect in each specialisation:
Important: tasks are progressively assigned based on your demonstrated skills and the company’s operational needs. The first days typically involve observation and integration; more active responsibilities follow as you settle in.
You work under the continuous supervision of an academically trained manager with relevant professional experience in your field. Your supervisor guides your daily tasks, answers your questions, and ensures your internship delivers genuine learning value. Weekly check-ins with the local coordinator monitor your progress and well-being. The local team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week throughout your stay in Malta.
This programme is designed for any student or recent graduate motivated to gain real international professional experience:
The minimum age for this programme is 17 years old. No specific prior professional experience is required to apply. A minimum English level of intermediate (B1) is required. You must be able to communicate confidently in a professional English-speaking environment.
No. English is one of Malta’s two official languages and is the standard working language in virtually all professional environments. Maltese is not required at any stage of the programme or during your internship.
Most placements on this programme are unpaid, as is standard for observation and training-based internships across the EU. Some sectors, particularly hospitality and customer-facing roles, may offer a partial monthly stipend for placements of three months or more. This will be confirmed during the selection interview based on your specific placement.
Yes, in the vast majority of cases. Malta is a full EU member state, and internship agreements based there are recognised by European and international universities. Realstep assists with all required documentation — internship contracts, supervisory agreements, and progress certificates — in the format required by your institution.
Yes. If your institution is an Erasmus+ member, you may be eligible for a monthly mobility grant to help cover your costs in Malta. Grant amounts typically range from €300 to €600 per month depending on your country of origin. Contact your international relations office for eligibility, and refer to our Erasmus+ identifier: E10393852. Our team supports you throughout the application process.
The minimum duration is 4 weeks. For specialised fields such as finance, data analysis, or legal compliance, we recommend a minimum of 8 weeks to allow for meaningful project work and genuine skill development. The programme can be extended up to 24 weeks.
Absolutely. Malta combines a fully English-speaking professional environment, EU membership, a growing business ecosystem (finance, iGaming, marketing, tech), and a Mediterranean quality of life — all at a significantly lower cost than London or Dublin. It is increasingly recognised by European business schools as a credible and distinctive international placement destination.
This organization has specialized in arranging internships and meaningful volunteer programs in Malta for several decades. Its mission is to promote cultural exchange while providing participants with practical, hands-on, and people-centered learning experiences.
This programme starts every week throughout the year. You choose the dates that best fit your academic calendar or professional schedule. Minimum duration is 4 weeks; the programme can be extended up to 24 weeks for longer placements or academic requirements.
Housing is allocated by local NGOs, not by Freepackers - the descriptions are there to give you an idea of the type of accommodation, as it is very likely that conditions will vary on site depending on the number of volunteers, weather conditions, availability, etc. Each volunteer will be accommodated according to the stated conditions, but it is possible that the accommodation may not match the description or images shown on this site word for word, for example, in the case of annexed housing, renovations, relocations, etc.
Two accommodation options are available for participants on the Malta business internship programme, both carefully selected for comfort, safety, and proximity to Malta's main business and social districts in St. Julian's and Sliema.
The student residence is the most popular choice for interns: a modern shared living environment where you meet other international students and professionals. The host family option offers a more immersive experience of everyday Maltese life, with meals included and a natural opportunity to improve your conversational English from day one.
Meals are not included in the program, except with host family option, which includes breakfast and dinner.
This programme starts every week throughout the year. You choose the dates that best fit your academic calendar or professional schedule. Minimum duration is 4 weeks; the programme can be extended up to 24 weeks for longer placements or academic requirements.
Please contact the embassy or immigration website of the country you wish to enter.
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For all international projects, Realstep requires participants to take out travel insurance covering accidents, illness, and repatriation, as well as civil liability for professional activities abroad.
For complete protection while studying or interning abroad, you can take out Cap Student insurance online by following this link Student insurance abroad | Chapka Assurances, which will give you a 5% discount.
If you take out another insurance policy, we will ask you to send us a copy of your certificate in English.
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