Where is IMLI located?

IMO International Maritime Law Institute, University of Malta campus, Msida MSD 2080, Malta.  Click here to view location on map

Where can I find information on admissions?

Information on admissions can be found in each section of the website dedicated to the programme of interest. Should the information provided not be sufficient, you may contact the admissions office at admissions@imli.org.

What are the costs to enrol in IMLI’s programmes?

The costs for each programme vary and for this reason, each section on the website dedicated to the programmes offered by the Institute includes information on the costs of the programme and fellowship opportunities. For more information, contact the admissions office at admissions@imli.org.

Are IMLI degrees recognized?

The IMLI LL.M., M.HUM. and M.JUR. degrees are recognized worldwide as Level 7 Master’s degree. The Ph.D. degree is recognized at Level 8. For more information you may visit https://mfhea.mt/international-courses-comparable-to-the-mqf-eqf-determined-by-comparability-studies/.  

Are there any online programmes available?

All programmes at IMLI are attendance based. However, the Institute is looking into the possibility of offering online specialized short courses which will be advertised in due course.

What Degrees are awarded under the IMLI Research Degree Programme?

The programme awards two degrees: the Magister Juris (M.Jur.) in International Maritime Law and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in International Maritime Law. Candidates typically complete the M.Jur. first before progressing to the Ph.D.

Under the Research Degree Programme, is it possible to be admitted directly to the Ph.D. programme without completing the M.Jur. programme at IMLI?

Normally, no. Admission to the Ph.D. requires that the candidate has been awarded (or listed for award of) the M.Jur. Degree from IMLI, together with a recommendation from the M.Jur. Examiners for Ph.D. enrolment. However, in exceptional circumstances, the Director may waive this requirement after consultation with the Academic Committee. Such waivers are granted sparingly and usually require very strong equivalent qualifications or prior advanced research experience in maritime law.

Do I need to be based in Malta to undertake Ph.D. studies?

The Research Degree programme can be undertaken largely from abroad without the need to be based at the Institute during the period of studies. However, the Director reserves the right to request students pursuing studies in the programme to attend lectures relevant to their topics. Students may also apply to the Director to attend said lectures on voluntary basis.

What are the IMLI Library’s opening hours?

The Library’s opening hours are: Monday - Thursday 13:00 - 20:00 Friday 12:00 - 20:00 Saturday 09:00 - 13:00 The Library is generally closed during the summer months, unless its use is specially approved by the Director of the Institute, in which cases its use is limited to regular office hours of the Institute: 08.00 - 13.00.    

Is the IMLI Library a lending library?

Apart from IMLI students, no other user of the Library can borrow books or other materials from it. Complete research has to be done on the premises.

Is it possible to order photocopies of Library materials and to what extent?

Photocopies may be ordered with the Librarian and may be collected after 24 hours upon payment of the appropriate fee. (Orders placed on Fridays may be collected on Mondays).
Photocopies can be provided only in small quantities of 30 pages per student per day and in accordance with copyright regulations.  Photocopying for any purpose other than for private study or research in excess of  “fair use” is an infringement of copyright and therefore only a part of a book or chapter or single article or part of a magazine is allowed.

Can a person who is not an IMLI student use the IMLI Library, and what are the conditions for such use?

A person who wishes to conduct a research using the IMLI Library, can do so after an application for such use is approved by the Director of the Institute. Application forms are available at the IMLI Library.