Social Work, Nursing, and Physiotherapy in Malta
2 - 52 weeks
English
All year
16+
600 EUR
Internship
Social Work, Nursing, and Physiotherapy in Malta
We work with a large number of public, religious, as well as NGO and private-run institutions in Malta that offer services in the fields of healthcare and social work. These include:
- Daycare for children with autism
- Nursing homes and day centers for the elderly
- Social work organizations
- Physiotherapy clinics
- Dental care (minimum duration of 8 weeks)
- Nutrition counseling & wellness
- Pharmacy
Example: Nursing Home in Malta
The nursing home offers the following services:
- Long-term care accommodation for dementia patients
- Short-term care accommodation for individuals recovering from major surgical procedures
- Respite care care accommodation for people who usually live with family members who care for them, but who are temporarily unable to do so—for example, due to illness or needing a break
- Palliative care
The facility is staffed by doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, a speech therapist, an occupational therapist, a nutritionist, and a podologist.
Internships in nursing, physiotherapy, and social work are possible at this facility. The focus of your tasks will be adapted to your specific field.
What are your tasks?
As an intern, you will accompany a professional in your placement and assist them in their daily work. The exact tasks vary depending on the institution, but can generally be summarized as:
- Supporting therapeutic measures
- Communication, interaction, and leisure activities with the beneficiaries of the institutions - addressing their needs and helping them achieve their goals
- In the nursing area: feeding, bathing, dressing, always as part of a team of 3 people
- Coordination with different professionals
- Administrative tasks, e.g., maintaining patient records
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal guidelines
You are generally expected to intern full-time (40 hours/week) at your placement. You may also be assigned to join on weekends and would receive weekdays off in compensation.
What qualifications are needed?
An intermediate level of English (B1) is usually required. No further qualifications are necessary. For legal reasons, we can only offer placements in Malta to citizens of the EU and the EEA. Supervised internships for university credit are possible.
For internships in childcare and elderly care, police clearance certificates are required.
Booking Process
If you are flexible and are okay with us selecting an internship placement within the internship category you have chosen, you can book this program directly online on this page.
After your booking, please send us your CV/resume in English by email to
Alternatively, you can first send an inquiry and let us know your preferences, as well as, in the case of a mandatory internship, the requirements of your school or university (e.g., regarding tasks, hours, or supervision). We can then either confirm whether such an internship is available or, in some cases (but not always), already name a specific internship company/organisation. You would book only if you choose to accept the internship.
In both cases, you can secure your spot with a deposit of 100 EUR/USD. You pay the remaining amount only one month before the program starts.
Since the online booking of the accommodation can be a bit tricky due to different weekly rates depending on the season, we are happy to handle the exact calculation per day of stay for you. After letting us know your flight details and exact travel dates, you can then manually book the accommodation. We would then send you an invoice and a payment link.
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Accommodation Options
You can book this program with or without accommodation arranged by us.
The following accommodation options are available:
Language School Campus
The language school campus is located directly opposite the University of Malta and just a 10-minute walk from the language school. All internship placements in the city can be reached on foot or by bus within about 30 minutes. Farms (for agricultural internships) can be reached within 30–45 minutes. You can choose between a single or a shared double room. Double rooms are shared with a same-gender individual. Standard rooms come with a shared bathroom, but for an additional fee, you can book a room with a private bathroom and kitchen. Each room includes reliable WiFi and air conditioning. The campus also features communal areas for socializing with other participants, including a cafeteria and even a pool area.
Please note that prices vary depending on the season. The seasonal dates are as follows:
- Winter:
1.11.2025 - 27.2.2026
31.10.2026 - 26.02.27 - Spring:
28.2.2026 - 12.6.2026 - Summer:
13.6.2026 - 28.8.2026 - Autumn:
29.8.2026 - 30.10.2026
Host Family
A Host Family offers an immersive cultural experience, allowing you to live with a Maltese family and experience their daily life, cuisine, and customs. You’ll stay in a comfortable single or shared room, breakfast and dinner are provided by your Host Family. This setup also provides the chance to practice English during daily family interactions.
Please mention any dietary restrictions or allergies in your application so suitable arrangements can be made (additional charges may apply).
Most host families are within walking distance of the Language School, though public transportation might occasionally be needed. All internship placements in the city can be reached on foot or by bus within about 30 minutes. Farms (for agricultural internships) can be reached within 30–45 minutes.
For arrival and return you can directly book an airport transfer.
Please note that we need to confirm the availability of the accommodation after your booking. If your preferred option is unavailable, we can suggest alternative accommodations.
Extras
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What is included?
- Arrangement of your internship
- Individual Consultation and Preparation prior to your arrival
- Access to the World Unite! Online Knowledge Base which has Preparation Materials including Intercultural Preparation, compiled particularly for your destination
- Preparation Session via video call, together with further participants
- On-site support
- Airport transfer from Malta Airport (MLA) on arrival to your campus or
host family accommodation - Accompaniment to your placement on your first day
- 24 Hours emergency support by local support team
- Issuance of internship certificates and filling internship contracts for your university, child benefit etc.
- CO2 compensation of your long-haul flights: Costs for 10 seedlings of indigenous trees that we plant on the slopes of Kilimanjaro
Not included?
- Accommodation (can be booked separately)
- Meals (except in the case of booked homestay accommodation which includes breakfast and dinner)
- Travel to/from Malta
- Insurance (Travel Health Insurance, Liability Insurance, Travel Cancellation insurance)
- Personal Expenses
- Vaccinations
- Local Transport
INSIGHT
this program
Gain valuable experience in Healthcare
No visa required!
Support from our local team
Great location on the sun island Malta
Attractive accommodation options in a student campus or with a Maltese host family (optional)
Questions?
your consultant for this program is
Julia von Rekowski
(she/her)
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