Valletta serves as a prestigious center for academic and specialized learning, rooted in its history as a city of culture and intellect. It is home to the University of Malta Valletta Campus, which is housed in the Old University Building and hosts various international masters’ programs, conferences, and the School of Performing Arts.

For younger students, the city features several historic institutions, such as the St. Elmo Primary School (part of St. George Preca College) and various convent-run schools that have served the community for generations.

Additionally, the city is a hub for high-level research and professional training, containing several national institutes focused on public administration, heritage conservation, and the arts, all set within the city’s baroque architectural framework.