Students’ Admission

Admission to Global Institute of Theology

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One of the key tasks of the International Office at Global Institute of theology (GIT) is to guide international prospective and current students. We are available to provide information about the courses we offer to our students http://programinfo.git.edu.mt. We are making every effort ensure that the information included on this website is accurate. However, please consider this information as dynamic since we need to adapt our guidelines as we learn from experience or required by the accrediting authorities and Maltese law It is neither comprehensive nor complete. Global University (GU), our awarding body, has a policy of continually revising and updating courses and admission requirements. This is also true for our home-grown programs. Therefore, programs we can withdraw, change or update classes as required. Therefore, before proceeding upon the website's contents, especially before applying, prospective students are advised to check the information by contacting us by writing to us using this email address: admin@git.edu.mt.

Benefits for International Students

We believe that international students can benefit from the services and low tuition we offer. GIT certificates are recognizing by the NCFHE in Malta and all countries that recognize the European Quality Framework. Global Institute of Theology encourages international students interested in Bible and Theological courses which awarding body, Global University has offices in over 150 countries.

Admissions Application

Applicants may apply to courses with GIT throughout the year. This is another benefit for international students because we offer safe paced courses. Students can apply in their own convenience and study in their own available time. Applicants may apply through the electronic on-line application. All forms are available electronically. Detailed instructions and information about how to apply to the Global Institute of Theology can be found here. We recommend that students contacts by email before applying. The initial communication may be found needed for specific clarifications according the students' need.

VISA and Processing of Applications

Once the students send their required documents, we will further provide them with any documents they require for the visa application process. This link my help the prospect students with further visa information. Global Institute of Theology is not responsible for the students’ VISA application expect to provide documents the student requests. We expect to have international students to study no less than 5 hour each day, except on weekdays. If we notice that students are not keeping with their timetable, or are receiving failed grades, GIT holds the right to inform authorities, especially Identity Malta.

Student’s Integrity

Before the enrollment of the prospective students will need to provide the following: • recommendation from their church leadership • Police conduct certificate

International Students Verification

Since students with GIT would be coming from Pentecostal and Evangelical churches, a number of student verifications will be applied. These can include: • Prospective students need to provide a copy of a legal identity document, such passport or national ID card. • The pastor of the church will verify the identity of the students by a signed declaration. • A Skype (or similar software) meeting will take place between a GIT staff member to (1) verify the students likeness and (2) assess the language ability of the applicant. • The above are necessary before the prospective students send in their applications. This procedure will apply for students that are able to come to Malta to study, or studying by distance learning.

Modes of study in Malta.

Global Institute of Theology is a growing school. Therefore, we do not have the facilities the man power to hold full time classroom studies. However, since our courses are designed for distance and online learning, students that want to study in Malta need to know that they can study at their place of residence. However, for every one (1) EQF/MQF credit, they will need to meet with a tutor for five hours. This is explained in the following Chart:

ONE EQF/MQF CREDIT HOUR = 25 HOURS OF WORKLOAD

EQF: European Credit Framework MQF: European Credit Framework In line with European tools, all education pegged to the MQF is quantified in worklaod hours known as “credits.” Workload can be defined to 25 hours of learning (consisting of a minimum of 5 hours of direct contact teaching hours; practical sessions; mentoring; self-study; such as reading, research, seminars, conferences, tutorials, assignments and assessments; and related organised activities, such as informal and non-formal learning). Thus both ECTS and ECVET are subject to the same quality standards and have equal value.

Students Overseas Earned Qualifications

A large number of overseas qualifications are accepted as satisfying the entry requirements to the GIT/GU. All original transcripts must be sent from the awarding body directly to GU or GIT. Some students may need to take courses to meet the entry criteria.

Language of instruction

The language of instruction GIT lectures in is English. Prospective students who have completed their secondary education overseas are obliged to satisfy the GIT/GU English language by writing a proficient essay so that the GIT director assesses the English.

Costs

Students are required to settle the balance for their tuition fees before the acceptance letter is sent. However, we only charge for the first module and the application fee. The students must pay using the bank transfer information below: Global Institute of Theology – Malta 17 – Christine Triq il-Klin Iklin IKL 1030 Bank of Valletta (B’kara Branch) 295, Triq in-Naxxar, B’kara BKR 9041 IBAN # MT92VALL22013000000040018045981 Swift Code: VALLMTMT Currency used: Euro PLEASE ALWAYS SEND US THE BANK RECEIPT The costs for every program is found in the program information page of each program. www.git.edu.mt/costs.htm

Modes of Payment

GIT is aware that some of the students may have difficulty in paying the full tuition before the class starts. Therefore, depending on the program, we are willing to accept the payment of fees by installments. The first installment will include the initial expenses such as the administration fees and one third of the tuition. It would be expected however, that each year will be paid in advance. If the program is less than one year, then the payment must be made in full.

Living Costs

The table below is an approximate guide for the monthly expense international students may incur while studying in Malta. Needless to say, personal lifestyles will affect the following approximate expense. For example If one prepare his or her own meals, will pay less than those that buy their meals. International students are strongly encouraged to buy a health insurance for the time staying in Malta. The school is not responsible for medical expenses.

Disclaimer

GIT is not responsible for any financial burden that students may find themselves in during their studies. Furthermore, GIT will not be able to make any guarantees for students, especially for them to inquire their Student Visa.

Further Information

We will be adding further information as students make us aware of other queries that they may have. We welcome your assistance to provide you better service.

Non Partiality Principle

Global Institute of Theology is a student centered institution. In fact, one of internal quality assurance standards requires that we do not show partiality to any student regarding race, color, and religion among other things. Consequently, concerning the educational requirements of students studying with GIT, students are not under the jurisdiction of any church or denomination, nor does GIT apply any admission requirements related to religious affiliation or creed. Global University’s faculty appoints mentors, graders, to the course of studies of their students. In some cases, the students choose their mentors according to their program prospectus.

Students’ Identity

Students, with no partiality, are to present with their application identification papers, such as copies of passports or Identity cards. This is important for GIT to have evidence that students are identified according to legal documents. GIT is a distance learning institution. Consequently, whether students are local or international, we will need to be assured that students enrolled with GIT are the same taking exams. It is a way of how the proctors can verify the identity of the student. Furthermore, will be able to meet the standards of the NCFHE our accreditation body. See Student Application Procedures