MCAST graduates awarded engineering warrant for the first time

February 3, 2026 communications
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Two engineering graduates of the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) were awarded the engineering warrant for the first time during the official warrant ceremony organised by the Board tal-Inġiniera at the Mediterranean Conference Centre on 2 February 2026.

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The awarding of the warrants follows a decision by the Board tal-Inġiniera, which on more than one occasion in the past years has supported motions to proceed with the evaluation of warrant applications from MCAST engineering graduates. Following this final decision, eligible applicants were invited to participate in the warrant interview process.

Speaking after the ceremony, Stephen Vella, Principal and Chief Executive Officer of MCAST, said:

“This milestone reflects years of structured development, quality assurance and sustained collaboration with national and international stakeholders. It confirms the standing of MCAST’s engineering programmes and the ability of our graduates to meet professional standards. Industry has long recognised the value of our graduates, who today play leading roles across manufacturing, research, technology and beyond.”

Stephen Sammut, Director of the Institute of Engineering and Transport at MCAST, said the development marked an important step for engineering education in Malta.

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“The recognition of our graduates for warranting is the result of rigorous course design, external evaluation and continuous engagement with the profession. It reinforces the role of applied engineering education in responding to national skills needs.”

MCAST engineering programmes underwent an international evaluation process by accreditation agency for engineering ASIIN between 2017 and 2022. Following the successful conclusion of this process, the Board tal-Inġiniera, in consultation with key stakeholders including the Chamber of Engineers, confirmed that graduates from MCAST’s Pre Warrant Qualification Course (PWQC) and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) programmes are eligible to be considered for the engineering warrant in accordance with Article 3(2) of the Inġiniera Act.

MCAST remains committed to maintaining high academic and professional standards and to supporting graduates as they progress into regulated professions.