Higher education in Mauritius

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Updated 2023-03-18 19:41

Mauritius is quickly becoming a higher education hub for the region as it offers many options. Most Mauritian institutions and organizations offer their courses in partnership with renowned international universities. International students are, of course, welcome in Mauritian institutions.

For a successful higher education in Mauritius, you should be aware of the entry requirements that apply to anyone who is not a Mauritian citizen.

Higher education in Mauritius in figures

The Higher Education Commission has published figures on the number of higher education institutions and the international student population in Mauritius. Here is what they show.

Institutions of higher learning

In 2020, Mauritius was home to 54 active institutions of higher learning. Of these, 44 were registered private higher education institutions, compared to 10 state-funded higher education institutions (PFIs).

International students

So we know that the country hosted 2,782 international students in 2020, compared to 2,579 in 2019. About 911 of these young expatriates were enrolled in their first year of university, while 2,427 turned to private education, compared to 355 for the public sector.

These students chose Mauritius to study:

Medicine (35.9%);
Information Technology (12.5%);
Business/Commerce/Marketing (11.4%);
Administration/Management (10.6%);
Travel/Hospitality/Tourism (5.8%).

Private higher education institutions in Mauritius

UNICITI Education Hub

UNICITI is a Smart City located on the West coast of Mauritius. Its overall environment has been designed to provide an innovative and modern living, learning, working and recreational environment.

UNICITI Education HUB is UNICITI's integrated and international education hub targeting the African continent. It includes pre-schools, pre-primary, primary and secondary schools, higher education institutions as well as executive training.

The higher education offer includes 6 renowned international institutions, and, to date, 2,000 students have joined the institutions installed at UNICITI to benefit from an outstanding, modern setting that is perfect for intellectual growth.

The institutions of higher learning located within UNICITI are the following:

Vatel;
Middlesex;
Centrale Nantes;
Panthéon-Assas;
Ensa Nantes;
Amity;
MCB Institute of Finance.

Vatel

In competition with Hotelschool The Hague and Oxford, the Vatel group won the "Best Hospitality Management School" award. Since its creation more than 35 years ago, Vatel has been closely linked to the largest international hotel groups in the world, thus offering the best professors, examination boards and academic advice to students.

Today, the Vatel School in Mauritius is located in the heart of a park of several hectares, where there is a student restaurant open at lunchtime. Close to Quatre Bornes on one side and Flic en Flac on the other, this school offers a choice of accommodation and a shuttle bus system to facilitate students' travel.

The training program at Vatel

Vatel offers 2 programs and a preparatory program for students who wish to pursue their careers by becoming international hotel managers or international hotel directors. Courses are offered in French and English, as desired.

Bachelor in International Hotel Management

This program consists of a first cycle that lasts 3 years, combining theory and practice with an internship. Before obtaining their degree in International Hotel Management, students are trained in:

Law;
Economics;
Languages;
Managerial techniques;
Team management.

Students wishing to take the Bachelor in International Hotel Management program in English must have a TOEFL 550 (80 IBT) or IELTS 5.5 (academic) level and send their cover letter written in English.

MBA in International Hotel Management

This program takes place over a minimum of 2 years. It combines theory and practice in the first year, then theory and internship in the second year. The program includes

Meeting and discovery of professions with industry professionals;
Solving existing problems in partner hotels;
Participation in the virtual management simulation game "Vatel International Business Game";
Internship with recruitment option.

Students wishing to take the MBA in International Hotel Management program in English must present a TOEFL 550 (80 IBT) or IELTS 5.5 (academic) level and send their cover letter written in English.

The Graduate program

This is a one-year program that includes theory, practice and internship. It is described by Vatel as being intended for graduates of a Bac 2 (BTS, DUT...). The program includes:

Deepening of management knowledge;
Discovery or deepening of the professional culture related to the hotel industry.

Students wishing to follow the MBA in International Hotel Management program in English must present a TOEFL 580 (90 IBT) or IELTS 6.0 (academic) level and send their cover letter written in English.

Vatel's admission procedures

Vatel's admission process consists of 6 steps:

The applicant contacts the Vatel campus;
The candidate prepares an application, which must contain the required supporting documents, and sends it to the training institute;
If the candidates are eligible, the institute invites them to the next entrance exam;
Passing of the entrance exam to Vatel school;
Receipt of the results of the entrance exam;
In case of success, interview with the school's management to validate the registration.

Admission requirements to Vatel

At Vatel, each program has its own admission requirements that you will discover below.

Bachelor in International Hotel Management

To be eligible for the Bachelor in International Hotel Management, candidates from abroad must meet the following criteria:

From Switzerland: be of legal age
From France: have the Baccalaureate
From Belgium: have a High School Diploma
From other countries: High School Diploma or A-Level equivalents.

MBA in International Hotel Management

To be eligible for the MBA in International Hotel Management, applicants from abroad must meet the following criteria:

Have completed the first cycle of higher education;
Have acquired the fundamentals of the hotel industry.

They also have the opportunity to specialize in one of the following 11 areas, often in Vatel schools located abroad:

Luxury Management;
Revenue Management;
International Event Management;
Wine & Spirits Management;
Sales and E-marketing;
Entrepreneurial Management;
American Hospitality Management and International Business;
Resort Management;
Finance & Project Development;
Ecotourism Management.

Graduate program

To be eligible for the graduate program, candidates from abroad must meet the following criteria:

From Switzerland: have reached the legal age of maturity 2 years
From France: have the Baccalauréat 2 years
From Belgium: have a secondary school leaving certificate 2 years
From other countries: High School Diploma or equivalent A-Level 2 years

Admission fees to Vatel

	Mauritian citizen fees - in Rupees (Rs)	International student fees in Euros (€)
Registration	4,000	375
Bachelor	192,000	6,700
Management 4	198,000	7,800
Management 5	198,000	7,800

National School of Architecture (ENSA)

The École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture (ENSA) of Nantes is part of the network of 20 French national schools of architecture.

The ENSA's training program

The ENSA de Nantes is the first school of its kind in Mauritius to offer:

A Bachelor's degree in Architecture and Urban Planning;
A Master's in Architecture and Urbanism.

The Bachelor of Architecture and Urbanism

This 3-year degree trains students in the fields of architecture, design and spatial planning. It is an intermediate-level degree that allows access to the Master of Architecture and Urbanism, as well as to other postgraduate degrees specializing in construction, urban planning and land use.

The Masters of Architecture and Urbanism

This 2-year degree leads to the State Diploma of Architecture (DEA), equivalent to the Master's degree. The modules are designed to teach students to develop their own vision of architectural issues and to be able to design architectural projects independently. It also prepares them for the different modes of practice and professional fields of application of architecture as well as for research in architecture.

Good to know:

The modules of the Bachelor of Architecture and Urbanism and the Masters of Architecture and Urbanism are taught by highly qualified Mauritian and foreign instructors who speak either French or English. It should be noted that approximately 30 to 50% of the courses are taught in English.

Candidates are expected to have a good knowledge of French and English (level B2 - CEFR).

The programs are designed to improve students' language skills throughout their training. Nevertheless, their written productions (logbook, internship report, study report and master's thesis), as well as their internship and project defenses may be done in either language.

Admission requirements for ENSA

The Bachelor of Architecture and Urbanism

The Bachelor's program has the following eligibility criteria:

A or B in core subjects at the HSC level or equivalent for the BAC;
Open-minded and curious personality;
Motivation to create and communicate.

Courses are taught either in French or in English (30-50%). Candidates must therefore have a good knowledge of French and English (level B2 - CEFR).

The selection process is relatively strict: candidates must have good grades in the main subjects, an open and curious personality, as well as an interest in creation and communication.

The Masters of Architecture and Urbanism

Eligibility criteria:

Graduation with a DEEA or other architecture degree.
Open-minded and curious personality;
Motivation to create and communicate.

ENSA admission procedures

Three main steps for admission to ENSA:

Selection of applications for graduates with an HSC certificate or BAC;
Interview of selected candidates by members of the admissions committee to test their maturity, curiosity and storytelling skills;
Admissions committee review of interview reports and selection of successful candidates.

ENSA admission fees

The tuition fees for the Bachelor of Architecture and Urbanism program are 6,600 € per year, payable in 2 monthly installments at the beginning of each semester.

The tuition fees for the Master of Architecture and Urbanism program are:

First year in Mauritius - € 6,900, payable in 2 monthly installments at the beginning of each semester.
Second year at ENSA Nantes, France: € 680, payable at the beginning of the academic year.

Panthéon-Assas

Founded in 1970, the University of Paris II Panthéon-Assas was formerly the Faculty of Law and Economic Sciences of Paris, dating back to the 13th century. Recognized both nationally, in France, and internationally, the institution is considered one of the best in law and social sciences.

In 2009, the University of Paris II Panthéon-Assas launched an internationalization program and created several campuses called "Sorbonne-Assas International Law School", including one in Mauritius.

The training program at Panthéon-Assas

The students of Panthéon-Assas in Mauritius enjoy excellent training in international and European business law in 2 programs: the Bachelor of Laws, LL.B. (Hons) and the LL.M. International Business Law.

The Bachelor in Laws, LL.B (Hons)

The Bachelor of Laws, LL.B (Hons) offers a unique blend of civil law, common law, international law and Mauritian law in 3 years. The program consists of lectures and tutorials in English, taught by academics and practitioners from the civil, common and international law fields, as well as modules that ensure a multidisciplinary perspective.

International Business Law (LL.M)

This 10-month program focuses on practical cases and key topics, with a multidisciplinary orientation. It prepares students and professionals for operations such as large acquisitions or market transactions, cross-border mergers, complex financings, restructurings, LBOs, financial engineering and industrial projects.

Admission procedures at Panthéon-Assas

The admission procedures are different depending on the program chosen.

Bachelor in Laws, LL.B (Hons)

The application for admission is done online in November.

Please note that there is only one admission session per year and that the academic year begins in late September or early October.

Each application is reviewed so that the applicant receives a response from the institution within 2 weeks of submission.

Successful applicants have 3 weeks to pay a deposit of €1,000 to secure their seat.

International Business Law (LL.M)

The University only accepts applications submitted online on its website.

Please note that the deadlines vary, depending on whether the candidates are "regular" or students of the E.F.B. (École de Formation du Barreau).

Each application is examined in such a way that the applicant receives a response from the institution within 2 weeks of submission.

Successful applicants have 3 weeks to pay a deposit to secure their place.

Admission requirements to Panthéon-Assas

Bachelor in Laws, LL.B (Hons)

Candidates are expected to have a unique personality, be open-minded, and have a great sense of curiosity.

International Business Law (LL.M)

Master degree in law (or equivalent), or alternative degree and 4 years of professional experience;
Fluent English (must be evidenced by a recognized certificate such as TOEIC, TOEFL or Erasmus course for those whose native language is English);
If necessary, an interview with the faculty council will be organized to verify the candidate's interest in the LL.M. and its appropriateness to his/her professional project.

Admission fees at Panthéon-Assas

The Bachelor in Laws, LL.B (Hons)

Tuition fees are €6,000 for the academic year 2022-2023.

International Business Law (LL.M)

Tuition fees are €12,000 and €10,000 for E.F.B (École de Formation du Barreau) students.

École Centrale de Nantes

The reputation of French engineering schools is well established. They have long been training versatile engineers at a very high scientific and technical level.

The École Centrale de Nantes adds international openness to its many qualities, knowing that 30% of the students present on the French campus combine 70 different nationalities!

The training program at École Centrale de Nantes

In Mauritius, the École Centrale de Nantes offers a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Engineering. This science degree with a specialization in engineering provides students with an in-depth knowledge of mathematics and physics, selected engineering specialization as well as the basics of project and business management. It also involves 10 months of work experience and hands-on training.

The 4th year is the year of specialization, in civil engineering, ocean engineering or industrial engineering.

This program, taught in English, lasts for a total of 8 semesters, or 4 academic years.

Admission procedures for the École Centrale de Nantes

Applications are online only.

Admission requirements for the École Centrale de Nantes

This Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Engineering is intended for students with:

Good academic standing - applicants must present 2 years of school records mentioning math and/or science courses;
Good results in mathematics/sciences;
Good command of English with a minimum score of 78 on the TOEFL, or 800 on the TOEIC or 6 on the IELTS;
A good attitude, motivation, relevance to their professional project, extra-curricular activities.

Admission fees for École Centrale de Nantes

The annual tuition fee for this degree has been set at € 7 000.

This amount only includes the tuition fees, and payment must be made directly to École Centrale de Nantes by bank transfer.

Middlesex University Mauritius

The London-based institution of higher learning opened a Mauritius branch in 2009. Middlesex University is the result of the merger of London schools and colleges such as St Katherine's College and Middlesex Polytechnic and is ranked in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2022, 91st among the best universities under 50 years old.

Middlesex University in Mauritius offers several undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

The educational program at Middlesex University Mauritius

Undergraduate:

International Foundation Programme (IFP)
BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Digital Forensics
BSc (Hons) Computer Networks and Security
BSc (Hons) Information Technology
BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Systems Engineering)
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counseling Skills
BA (Hons) Advertising Public Relations and Branding
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
BA (Hons) Business Management
BA (Hons) Business Management - Finance
BA (Hons) Human Resource Management
BA (Hons) Business Management
BA (Hons) Innovation and Entrepreneurship
BA (Hons) Business Management
BA (Hons) Marketing - Business Management
BA (Hons) Project Management - Business Management
Bachelor of Laws LLB Hons
LLB (Hons) Law with International Relations

Postgraduate:

MSc Network Management and Cloud Computing
MSc Cyber Security and Pen Testing
MSc Business Information Systems Management
MSc Management
LLM (General)
LLM Commercial Law
LLM International Business Law
MA Education (Leadership and Management - part-time)
Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCertHE)
MSc Clinical Health Psychology and Wellbeing.

Admission requirements to Middlesex University Mauritius

Each program has its own eligibility criteria. Please refer to the Middlesex University Mauritius website for information on the program of your choice.

Admission fees to Middlesex University Mauritius

As far as fees are concerned, each program has its own fees, and these vary in 2 ways:

Amity Institute of Higher Education (AIHE)

The Amity Institute of Higher Education (AIHE), as part of the Amity Education Group, is registered by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) as a post-secondary institution.

The training program at AIHE

The institute offers industry-oriented programs with a mix of practical and theoretical study.

Undergraduate:

Bachelor of business administration;
BSc Information Technology;
BA Tourism & Hospitality Management.

Postgraduate:

Master of Business Administration (MBA);
MBA in General Management;
MBA in Project Management;
MBA in Entrepreneurship and Start-Ups;
MBA in Digital Marketing;
MSc in Artificial Intelligence;
MSc in Business Analytics;
MSc in Cyber Security;
MSc in Data Science.

The admission procedure at AIHE

The admission procedure consists of 5 steps:

Download and complete the Amity Institute of Higher Education application form, along with the requested supporting documents;
Send the application by mail or drop it off in person at the Amity Institute of Higher Education;
Receipt of a conditional offer letter by the applicant;
Student Visa Process;
Letter of acceptance from AIHE if visa is approved.

AIHE Admission Requirements

International students may be required to show proof of English language proficiency. In this case, they can present their TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) certification.

Also note that the minimum score required for admission is 55 for the TOEFL test and a score of 6 for the IELTS test (no score should be lower than 5).

AIHE admission fees

Regarding the tuition fees, for undergraduate programs, the registration fee is Rs 80,000, and then it is Rs 3,790 per month.

For postgraduate programs, the registration fee is Rs 110,000, and the monthly payments are Rs 2,750.

MCB IF (Institute of Finance)

The MCB Institute of Finance (IF) is the result of a partnership between MCB Group and Uniciti Education Hub, the MCB Institute of Finance (IF), and is designed for professionals only.

The MCB IF training program

Through a 2-day masterclass, the institution offers a comprehensive program to prepare trainees to embrace the business values of the Industry 5.0 era and, more specifically:

The impact of digitalization;
Operating with a flatter organizational structure in the digital economy;
Adding value as routine work is already outsourced to digital employees;
Embracing a culture of massive collaboration and integration to leverage diversity and achieve superior performance;
Develop strong transformation management skills to create dual-speed cultural environments and practice talent management to develop digital talent (Digital Generation - GenD) with high digital IQ and operating in a spirit of innovation, multi-channel collaboration and risk-weighted modus operandi;
Foster a transparent, creative and agile culture that adapts to required situational changes.

Admission procedures for the MCB IF

Registration is done online via this form or by sending an email to [email protected] or by phone at ( 230) 401 2406.

Admission requirements for the MCB IF

The training offered by the MCB IF is aimed at professionals in upper middle management, senior management and top management, board directors, talent managers who overview high potential employees, etc.

MCB IF Fees

The fee is 2,000 USD per participant and includes:

An all-inclusive conference package for 2 days;
Meals and drinks during breaks;
1 night's hotel accommodation on Day 1.

The MCB Institute of Finance also offers Masterclasses to be customized according to the needs and requirements of the company. These courses can be organized in-house or at a chosen location.

Curtin Mauritius

Located in Moka, Curtin Mauritius is a Mauritian branch of the Australian Curtin University. Curtin also has campuses in Malaysia, Singapore and Dubai. Curtin Mauritius is not only well known in Australia, but is also ranked among the top universities in the world by the Academic Ranking of World Universities.

The Curtin Mauritius Education Program

The courses offered in Mauritius are as follows:

Preparatory course:

New Gen Foundation Program;
Extended New Gen Foundation Program.

Undergraduate:

Bachelor of Commerce;
Bachelor of Design;
Bachelor of Communication;
Bachelor of Science.

Postgraduate:

Master's degree in international business.

Partner program:

Dual degrees in partnership with Toulouse Business School.

Orientation programs:

TAFE Certificates;
TAFE Diplomas.

Curtin Mauritius has put in place a number of support services to assist its international students:

Visa assistance
Airport pick-up
Introduction and orientation visit for all international students
Off-campus housing options through a specialized agency
Social events to help students integrate into the institution and the country.

Visa assistance

Once the visa application is approved, the International Student Admissions Office works directly with the student or the student's country agent to process the student's visa application in accordance with requirements.

A regional focus

Each semester, the Curtin campus hosts an orientation presentation and tour of the region for all international students. This allows students to become familiar with Mauritian customs and to meet other international students.

Accommodation

The Campus can help international students find accommodation in Mauritius, off-campus, through private accommodation at very reasonable prices. For this purpose, the institution has an agency dedicated to all student housing requests.

Social events

Curtin's international student club organizes social events to encourage interaction with other students.

Admission procedures at Curtin Mauritius

The 7 steps to apply to Curtin Mauritius:

Registration by downloading the appropriate forms: Application form for Curtin and TAFE students and additional application form for Curtin students only
Processing of the application by the university;
Payment of a deposit, the amount of which is mentioned on the letter of offer;
Search for accommodation in Mauritius in order to obtain a student visa;
Application for a student visa in Mauritius;
Receipt of the visa to come to Mauritius;
Arrival in Mauritius and completion of the medical examinations required on-site, to obtain the student visa.

Admission requirements to Curtin Mauritius

Each program has its own eligibility criteria. Please consult the Curtin Mauritius website for information on your chosen program.

Admission fees at Curtin Mauritius

Courses cost between Rs 16,000 and Rs 80,000 per semester.

The Alliance Française de Maurice

The Alliance Française de Maurice is a non-profit organization located in Bell Village and has several branches throughout Mauritius (Flacq, Mahébourg, Rivière du Rempart, Rodrigues, Souillac, Triolet). It describes its mission as being "to promote and spread the French language and French-speaking cultures throughout the world".

To this end, the training center offers French courses for adults, designed to accommodate all learning styles.

The training program at the Alliance Française de Maurice

The Alliance Française de Maurice is specialized in:

Continuous education and training of teachers and students in the French language;
Technical French training (hotels, restaurants, business negotiations, etc.);
The preparation of the Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française (DELF) and Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française (DALF).

The Alliance Française of Mauritius also allows candidates for immigration to Canada to assess their level of French through the TEF/TEFAQ.

Course fees at the Alliance Française de Maurice

Access to employment course:

Training for anyone entering the professional world - Rs 20,000

General French course (24 hours):

Written French (mastery of grammar) - Rs 9,000;
Oral expression (intermediate level) - Rs 9,000.

Professional training (30 hours):

Public Relations - Rs 10,000;
Marketing & commercial negotiations - Rs 10,000;
Communication - Rs 10,000;
Journalism & Multimedia - Rs 10,000.

Diploma courses (24 hours):

DELF B2 preparation course - Rs 8,000
DALF C1 preparation course - Rs 8,000

MCCI Business School

The MCCI Business School, the Higher Education Centre of the Mauritius Chamber of Commerce, was formed in 1985. The institution, located in Ebene, offers Bachelor's degrees in partnership with French universities such as the University of Angers, and BTS, French state diplomas of higher education issued by the Ministry of National Education and recognized internationally.

The programs at MCCI Business School

BTS (Brevet de Technicien Supérieur):

This 2-year diploma is prepared after obtaining the Baccalaureate or the HSC. It is the subject of a partnership between MCCI Business School and the Lycée La Bourdonnais. The BTS available are:

BTS Marketing;
BTS Management;
BTS Computer Science;
BTS Communication.

Licence professionnelle (Professional bachelor):

This 3-year degree is aimed at holders of a BTS. It is a collaboration between the MCCI Business School, the University of Reunion and the University of Angers in France.

Arts, Letters and Foreign Languages;
Humanities and Social Sciences;
Law, Economics and Management;
Science, Technology and Health;

Specialized bachelors:

Licence professionnelle métiers de la communication (Bachelor in Communication jobs);
Licence de Gestion (Bachelor in Management);
Licence Tourisme et Culture (L3) (Bachelor in Tourism and Culture).

Work-study programs:

These are intended for students, employees and companies and allow them to prepare the Brevet de Technicien Supérieur while working in the following fields:

Computer Services for Organizations;
Computer Science;
Operational Sales Management;
Marketing;
Communication;
Management of SMEs;
Management;
Insurance;
Banking.

Admission requirements for the MCCI Business School

BTS and work-study

The BTS diplomas are obtained in 2 years on a full-time or sandwich basis after obtaining the Baccalaureate or the HSC. Each candidate must submit an application file and participate in a motivational interview.

Bachelors

These courses are intended for:

Students with a BAC 2 who have obtained 120 ECTS credits;
L2 or L3 students;
BTS or DUT students, under certain conditions.

Admission fees to the MCCI Business School

You should contact the MCCI Business School to obtain information on the different courses offered by this school.

Public institutions of higher education

The University of Mauritius - UOM

Located in Réduit, the University of Mauritius (UOM) has revised its strategy to focus on research and entrepreneurship. As a university, UOM is committed to actively participating in the spirit of innovation that drives the Mauritian economy. This is done by providing it with all the human, intellectual, commercial and social capital it needs.

The UOM training program

In order to achieve its objectives and, above all, to deliver quality education to its Mauritian and international students, the UOM has a very wide range of programs:

Courses delivered in several faculties:

List completed by collaborations with:

The Mahatma Gandhi Institute, for courses focused on Eastern culture and languages;
The University of Cergy Paris in France, for the study of Data Science;
Center for Information Technology & Systems (CITS), for studies in Computer Science;
Center for Innovative & Lifelong Learning (CILL), to offer UOM students the possibility of distance learning through e-learning;
Center for Biomedical & Biomaterials Research (CBBR), the center for biomedical and biomaterials research;
Center for Research on Slavery and Indenture (CRSI), for the study of the history of slavery and indenture, 2 main migratory movements in Mauritius;
Confucius Institute, to study Chinese and Chinese culture;
Doctoral School, for students who wish to pursue their graduate studies through a doctorate.

Depending on the course, university studies can be part-time or full-time and last between 2 and 4 years, depending on the degree chosen.

Procedures and requirements for admission to the UOM

UOM application dates change depending on the program selected. Here are the instructions for each type of program:

Admission fees at UOM

For a science and technology-related undergraduate program at UOM, as an international student, expect to pay an overall fee of 6,000 USD.

For a non-science and technology-related undergraduate program at UOM, as an international student, expect to pay a global fee of 5,000 USD plus a 50 USD non-refundable bank fee.

Fees for Postgraduate programs vary depending on the course of study, see here. There is a 50 USD non-refundable bank fee.

Fees for Postgraduate Research programs vary depending on the degree, which can be found here. They are accompanied by a non-refundable bank fee of 50 USD.

Please note that in addition to these overall fees, students enrolled in the Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management programs must also pay an additional fee of Rs 5,500 for the practical module "MGT1245 Hospitality Operations", offered in the first year.

Good to know:

UOM is now home to a mini campus of the University of Arizona, which offers 3 Bachelor programs: Bachelor of Applied Science in Cyber Operations, Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Economics and Management.

The University of Mauritius distributes scholarships to certain international students to cover 50% of the tuition fees to be paid at the university. Only those who meet the admission requirements for the program and who meet one of the following conditions are eligible:

Persons who have passed through an approved university recruitment agent;
Persons from continental Africa, including SADC and COMESA member countries, or from developing Asian countries (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, China and Indonesia).

University of the Mascarene Islands (UDM)

Created in 2012, the University of the Mascarene Islands (UDM) is a public institution resulting from the merger between the Institut Supérieur de Technologie (IST) and the Swami Dayanand Institute of Management (SDIM). It includes a geopolitical school, a doctoral school and a research institute, the "Institute for Research and Interdisciplinary Innovation", which is also part of the University. Eager to catch up with the trends and needs of the country's market, UDM works with professionals from the public and private sectors to design its curriculum.

Thanks to a select partnership with the University of Limoges, UDM offers double degrees: one from the University of Mascareignes and the other one from the University of Limoges.

International students are, of course, welcome at the University of Mascareignes, provided they have at least a Baccalaureate degree.

The training program at the UDM

The UDM offers theoretical and practical courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, in French and English, in 5 disciplines:

Banking and Finance;
Engineering;
Information Technology;
Sustainable Development;
Management.

Undergraduate

Faculty of Business and Management - Swami Dayanand Campus, Pamplemousses (Full-time and part-time):

Human Resource Management
Marketing
Accounting and Finance
Banking and Finance

Faculty of Information and Communication Technology - Swami Dayanand Campus, Pamplemousses (Full-time and part-time):

Software engineering (full program / complementary program)
Digital Humanities
Digital Humanities with a specialization in technology start-ups (Top-Up)

Rose Hill Campus, Camp Levieux (Full and part-time):

Applied Computer Science

Faculty Sustainable Development and Engineering - Rose Hill Campus, Camp Levieux (Full-Time / Complementary Program):

Electrical Engineering and Industrial Computing
Electromechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering

Bel Air Campus (Full and Part-time):

Data Science and IoT Engineering (under accreditation)

Postgraduate

Faculty of Business and Management - Swami Dayanand Campus, Pamplemousses:

Master Sustainable Business Management

Faculty of Information and Communication Technology - Rose Hill Campus, Camp Levieux:

Master E-Public Health for Indian Ocean and Regional Populations (under accreditation)
Master in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

Faculty of Sustainable Development and Engineering - Rose Hill Campus, Camp Levieux:

Master Civil Engineering
Master Efficiency and Sustainable Development

Admission requirements to UDM

International students wishing to join UDM's undergraduate program must meet the following requirements:

Have a higher education certificate/ BAC/ Higher Secondary School Certificate or equivalent;
Submit a final transcript;
Have an English language certificate (IELTS academic version (foundation level) or TOEFL certificate (level 1)) and a French language certificate (DELF B2 certificate).

For programs with specialization (Top Up):

Diploma or equivalent (in relevant fields);
Final transcripts for years 1 and 2;
English language certificate (IELTS academic version or TOEFL certificate) and French language certificate (DELF B2 certificate);

International students wishing to join the UDM graduate program must meet the following requirements:

Present a diploma or equivalent in the concerned fields;

Consult the UDM website to find out the criteria applicable to the chosen program.

Admission procedures at the UDM

Young foreigners wishing to enroll in the undergraduate program at UDM must follow the following procedures:

Download the application form for the undergraduate course;

Send the documents below in a single email to [email protected]:

Completed application form (by hand);
Certified copies of transcripts and certificates of previous qualifications;
Their IELTS academic version certificate (foundation level) or TOEFL certificate (level 1);
Any document that may be requested by the institution;
Proof for students who have applied for the Mauritius/Africa scholarship;
Proof of payment of the application fee of Rs 700 / 25 USD (excluding bank charges).

Young foreigners wishing to enroll in UDM's postgraduate program must follow the following procedures:

Master Sustainable Business Management - send the application to the following address: [email protected]
Masters Information and Communication Technology and Master E-Public Health for Indian Ocean and Regional Populations - send the application to: [email protected]
Master Artificial Intelligence and Robotics - send the application to the following address: [email protected]
Masters Sustainable Development and Engineering and Master Civil Engineering and Master Efficiency and Sustainable Development - send the application to the following address: [email protected]

Admission fees to UDM

As for the university fees for full-time international students:

Undergraduate:

A non-refundable application fee of Rs 700 / 25 USD is payable at the time of application;
Tuition fees - for students from SADC countries - Rs 45,500 / for students from NON-SADC countries - Rs 80,500;
NTLA (bus) fee for free travel from residence to university and vice versa- Rs 100;
Metro fees for free travel from residence to university and vice versa - Rs 100.

For postgraduate, they are currently as follows:

Application fee (non-refundable) - Rs 700
Administrative fee - Rs 5,500 per year

Regarding the student visa, valid for 1 year, UDM assists students, provided they send the required documents. A message posted on the University's social networks on October 14, 2022, warns international students who have obtained a seat at the University of the Mascarene Islands that they must imperatively obtain their visa before coming to Mauritius; otherwise, immigration officers will deny them access to the Mauritian territory.

Cost estimates provided by the institution for one academic year are as follows:

Between € 116 and 157 for housing
Between €123 and 220 for food
Between € 237 and 486 for daily expenses

All this while a free pass is provided to get to the university by public transport.

University of Technology (UTM)

To meet the growing demand for ICT professionals, the Parliament created UTM in the year 2000. The institution is the result of a merger between the Mauritius Institute of Public Administration and Management (MIPAM) and SITRAC Ltd.

The training programs of UTM

There are several schools at the UTM:

School of business, management and finance (SMBF);
School of Innovative Technologies and Engineering (SITE);
School of Sustainable Development and Tourism (SSDT);
School of Health Sciences (SHS).

Today, the institution offers a range of particularly attractive programs:

Short courses - View programs
Undergraduate programs - View programs
Postgraduate programs - View programs

Admission procedures at UTM

To apply to the UTM, applicants must follow the procedures outlined in the International Students section.

Admission requirements to UTM

For the admission requirements to UTM, please consult this comprehensive document.

Admission fees at UTM

The annual tuition fees at UTM are 1,430 USD for a certificate, a diploma or a bachelor's degree and 1,680 USD for a master's degree, except for the MBA, which costs 2,500 USD. For a doctorate, the cost is 5,000 USD.

UTM is recognized as a university by:

The Association of African Universities;
The Association of Indian Universities;
The Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie;
The Association of Regional Universities of Southern Africa;
The Association of Commonwealth Universities;
Anabin Database in Germany.

Accenture Academy for Technology

As a major pillar of the Mauritian economy, the information and communication technology (ICT) sector needs competent and competitive professionals. In collaboration with the University of Mauritius, Accenture has set up a retraining program designed to provide a sound knowledge and understanding of software development principles and techniques for each study stream:

Enhance critical analysis and evaluation skills related to information technology
Enable students to develop professional and ethical standards and to actively participate in future technology developments
Provide students with in-depth skills to build a successful career in the ICT industry.

The Accenture Academy Training Program

Accenture Academy offers 2 programs:

MSc Applied Software Technologies:

An intensive 12-month apprenticeship, this conversion program is designed for undergraduates in science, engineering, and mathematics who want to focus their career on software engineering.

It is a full-time program with 10 required courses taught, plus a project over 3 semesters.

MSc Applied Functional Analysis:

An intensive 12-month apprenticeship, this program is designed for undergraduates from any discipline interested in becoming a business analyst and/or ERP functional consultant in the ICT industry. First-semester courses introduce students to computer science and methodologies.

The full-time program consists of 11 core taught courses and a project over 3 semesters.

Accenture Academy Admission Procedures

Each year's intake for one of the two Accenture Academy programs is advertised on the internet, usually on job boards. You can also apply by sending a resume to [email protected] or by calling 402 5305.

Admission requirements for Accenture Academy

MSc Applied Software Technologies:

Applicants must have a minimum honors degree from a recognized university, with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50, or alternative qualifications accepted by the University of Mauritius and Accenture in the following field of study: science, engineering, mathematics only.

MSc Applied Functional Analysis:

Applicants must have a minimum undergraduate honors degree (any discipline) from a recognized university, a minimum of 2 (Grade Point Average - C) or equivalent qualifications accepted by the University of Mauritius and Accenture.

Sir Guy Forget Polytechnic School

The Lycée Polytechnique de Flacq operates under the aegis of the Mauritius Institute of Training and Development (MITD). It trains future professionals in automotive mechanics, mechanical manufacturing, electronics, electrical engineering and construction in order to obtain a Brevet de Technicien.

The training program at Sir Guy Forget Polytechnic

The Sir Guy Forget Polytechnic School prepares students in 3 years for 5 Brevets de Technicien:

Brevet de technicien (BT) in Building Construction;
Brevet de technicien (BT) in Electronics (Electronics);
Brevet de technicien (BT) in Electrotechnics (Electrotechnics);
Brevet de technicien (BT) in Maintenance and production mechanics;
Brevet de technicien (BT) in Automobile mechanics.

Admission procedures at Lycée Polytechnique Guy Forget

The online registration is not valid for the training institute, so candidates are invited to contact the school at the following address:

Ag. Training Centre Manager

Sir Guy Forget Polytechnic School

Tel: 413 9262/2959

Fax: 413 2938

E-mail: [email protected]

François Mitterrand Street, Flacq

Admission requirements for the Lycée Polytechnique Guy Forget

Regardless of the program chosen, the following conditions apply:

Have at least level V or equivalent, with an advantage for candidates who have taken science or technical courses;
Be between 16 and 22 years old.

Sir Gaëtan Duval Hotel School

Founded in 1971, the Sir Gaëtan Duval Hotel School is the result of a partnership between several international institutions: the United Nations, the International Labour Organization and the French Government. The objective was then and remains today the training of professionals for the hotel and tourism industry.

Thanks to partnerships with the École Supérieure de Tourisme et d'Hôtellerie of the University of Angers and Edexcel, students can complete their education. The training is provided in a professional setting (MITD - Mauritius Institute of Training and Development), where students face work situations, the training center being equipped with a reception area, a restaurant, a bar, a kitchen, demonstration rooms and a fully equipped laundry room.

The Sir Gaëtan Duval Hotel School Training Program

The Sir Gaëtan Duval Hotel School offers full-time, part-time and apprenticeship courses in the fields of tourism, hospitality and leisure.

The following courses are offered, with customized modules to meet the needs of organizations and individuals upon request.

To date, 75 courses are available on the Sir Gaëtan Duval Hotel School website.

Admission requirements to the Sir Gaëtan Duval Hotel School

Admission requirements vary from one program to another. Click here to find out your eligibility.

Admission procedures to Sir Gaëtan Duval Hotel School

The online registration is not valid for the training institute, so candidates are invited to contact the school at the following coordinates:

Ag Training Centre Manager

Sir Gaëtan Duval Hotel School

Phone: 404 7200

Fax: 465 8564/8835

E-mail: [email protected]

MITD Training Complex

Moka Road

Ebene

Useful links:

Higher Education Commission - List of institutions

Ministry of Education, Higher Education, Science and Technology

IStudy.mu - The student guide

University of Mauritius fees

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