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The number of students at the college increased during the course of the 17th century. It is recorded that there were 34 students in the logic class in 1622, and by 1630–31 the college had over 100 students. In 1658, the humanities class had 97 students. By 1706, there were over 400 students studying
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Valletta had commenced in 1592, and construction of an adjacent building to house the college began in 1595. The college moved into the new building in 1597, although construction works continued until 1602. The college and the church were damaged in
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Philosophy and Theology to students. Students of the institution presented public demonstrations of their academic capabilities known as
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sought the assistance of the
Jesuits to open a college, but there was a shortage of manpower so the request was denied. By 1578, the Jesuits, the Inquisition and the Bishop were negotiating on whether or not to open a college, and in 1592
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Valletta in 1593. Bishop Gargallo provided funds and temporary premises in Valletta for the new educational institution, while a permanent campus was constructed between 1595 and 1602.
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and some alterations were made to the building in the 19th century. The former college was the university's main campus until the 1960s, when it moved to a much larger site at
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in 1597. The 17th century saw an expansion of its curriculum and an increase in the number of students in the college, and in 1727 it was recognised as a
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on 20 October 1769. Pinto signed a decree which established the new university on 22 November 1769, and this institution still exists today as the
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s 400th anniversary in 1992 was commemorated with publications, the issue of commemorative stamps and coins and a
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intervened and ordered the establishment of the college. On 12 November 1592, the
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