Why Study in Mauritius?

When most people think of Mauritius, the image of an ideal tropical dream holiday destination comes up.

Apart from being an ideal tropical dream holiday destination, Mauritius is also an education hub.

It currently hosts:

  • 10 public Higher Education Institutions
  • 40 private Higher Education Institutions

Students have access to:

  • Courses leading to qualifications ranging from diploma to doctoral degrees
  • A wide variety of courses delivered in different modes
  • Free bus service from accommodation to place of study and back
  • Industrial placement (where applicable)
  • Affordable medical health insurance

Reasons to study in Mauritius

The system as a whole offers excellent programmes at all levels and in many disciplines.

Courses offered at our Higher Education Institutions are highly competitive when compared to other international destinations.

Full scholarships will support successful candidates from African Union countries in meeting tuition fees, airfare from and to their country of citizenship and contribute to their living expenses in Mauritius.

English is the official language of Mauritius but French is also widely spoken. Most Mauritians are multilingual speaking English, French, and Creole.

All our higher education staff have advanced academic qualifications and participate in Continuous Professional Development.

Mauritian Higher Education Institutions boast beautiful campus environments and world-class facilities.

Universities offer numerous work placement opportunities that provide real-world job experience. Internships allow students to work for university credits in a job related to their field of study.

Mauritius has welcomed thousands of international students, who are made to feel at home in a socially, economically and politically stable society.

Procedures are streamlined for acquiring a student visa.

International students may work for 3 years in Mauritius after completion of undergraduate studies in sectors such as Information and Communication Technologies, Fintech, Artificial Intelligence and Biotechnology

Universities provide a number of on-campus leisure and sports facilities.

Mauritius is strategically located at the crossroads of Asia, Africa and Australia, which makes it easily reachable.

Mauritius has a temperate climate with two main seasons. In summer the temperature varies between 25ºC and 33ºC. Winter temperatures range from 15ºC to 24ºC.