388 students graduate from IDEA College Malta

388 students graduated from IDEA College Malta on Tuesday, December 9th, 2025. The event was held at the Hilton Hotel, Malta.

The graduates came from 16 nationalities, including Europe, the UK, South America, and Asia.

There were 202 local students and 186 international students.

The students graduated from 38 different programmes of study from the fields of Health, Business Management, Finance and Anti-Money Laundering, Governance, Tourism and Hospitality, Construction, Air Transport Management, Technology, and Artificial Intelligence.

The Minister for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation presided over the ceremony.  

In his closing address, Silvio De Bono, Chairman of IDEA Group, reiterated that in today’s world, education is an important enabler to industry. Students are a key resource that this country needs to meet its targets and enhance its productivity levels. He further emphasised the need to have one ecosystem which facilities the process of higher and further education to ensure that Malta would remain competitive with other countries that are equally investing in education

Engineer Vince Maione, IDEA Group deputy chairperson, said that as the industry faces skills shortages and labour market mismatches, every qualified graduate passing through IDEA College doors becomes part of the solution. Maione said that the choice to study, or to come to Malta to study, deserves recognition, and IDEA College is designed with the student in mind.

Nadia Maria Vassallo, principal of IDEA College, urged graduates to uphold social justice, reminding them that IDEA College forms ethical professionals who defend human dignity and recognise lives behind strategies, policies, and processes. In a power-driven world, the principal called for leadership rooted in equity, compassion, and respect, shaping cultures that empower rather than silence.

During the graduation ceremony, PS1194 Christopher Debrincat, from the Police Rapid Intervention Unit and a student at IDEA College, was given an award for his bravery. Last month, Mr Debrincat, together with a colleague of his, saved the life of a girl in a life-or-death situation inside a building in Mosta. They managed to rescue the 14-year-old girl after she became trapped in the penthouse of an apartment block that had caught fire, with large flames spreading through the entrance of the complex.

IDEA Group

Established in January 2004 as “IDEA Management & Consulting Services Limited”, IDEA Group has evolved over the years into a dynamic and multifaceted organisation, dedicated to empowering growth and nurturing excellence.

Consultancy

The Group’s journey is marked by significant milestones that reflect its commitment to innovation, education, and digital transformation. The Group provides consultancy, including digital consultancy services, and funding consultancy services to SMEs and family businesses, as well as business strategy, management review, and tailored training programmes within the private and public sectors.

Specialised Nursing Studies

IDEA Group achieved one of its proudest moments in January 2023 with the completion of its custom-built Nursing Simulator. This groundbreaking development empowered IDEA Academy to venture into the specialised field of Nursing Studies. The simulator, a testament to IDEA’s commitment to hands-on and immersive education, provides students with a realistic and interactive learning environment. 

IDEA CARE

In 2024, IDEA Group launched IDEA Care, offering personalised solutions for people in rehabilitation and respite, senior wellness, dementia, and persons with disabilities. IDEA Care brings together the experts who know about medical recovery – the therapists, carers, nurses, and doctors to provide quality & personalised care for the elderly.

IDEA College 

It is one of Malta’s largest private educational institutions. As an MFHEA-accredited academy, the college offers more than 60 accredited programmes of study from MQF Level 4 to MQF Level 8, including Doctorate (DBA), Master's, Bachelor's, Diploma, and Certificate levels, as well as bespoke corporate training. IDEA College curriculum captures various economic sectors, including healthcare, nursing, hospitality, management, digital technology, the built environment, insurance, finance, compliance, logistics, education, earth sciences, sustainability, and others. 

For more information, visit: https://ideamalta.com