Why study in Mauritius
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Reasonable tuition costs: Compared to many countries, the tuition fees in Mauritius is highly competitive starting from US $1500 only-The education expense and the cost of living are equivalent to Tier1 cities of India. The quality of education is constantly monitored by the Tertiary Education Commissions (TEC).
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Work while you study: International students are allowed to work 20 hours a week any and earn up to US $200 – 500 a month.
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Good quality of life from only US $ 275 monthly and a stable cosmopolitan country.
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Free Transport and Public Health Care services.
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Easy student Visa Process: No Visa Interviews. Pay course fees only after Visa.
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Easy to access and well connected with direct flights all around the world.
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Social and Political stability.
Intakes
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Mauritius have Rolling Intakes. (6 Intake Every Year / Every two month an Intake)
Popular courses
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Management
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Information Technology
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Dentistry
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Medicine
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Tourism
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Engineering
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Fashion and Design
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Psychology
Tuition Fees and Living cost
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- Tuition Fees:
Level of Education | Tuition fee per year (in MUR) |
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Undergraduate | 150,000 to 350,000 |
Postgraduate | 130,000 to 600,000 |
- Living Cost:Approx. US $250 per month.
Language test eligibility criteria
IELTS not mandatory
Documents required for student Visa
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Form “Application to “Enter Mauritius” duly filled in and signed by the applicant;
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Two recent passport size photographs of the applicant;
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Photocopy of the bio-data pages of the passport of the applicant;
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Original letter of admission in a recognized educational establishment or TVET institution
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Details of duration of the course and confirmation from the Tertiary Education Commission or Mauritius Qualifications Authority that the chosen course is a full time or part time.
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Documentary evidence of availability of funds or financial capacity to meet costs of study and stay in Mauritius.
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A medical certificate certifying that the applicant is not suffering from any contagious or infectious disease. A test for HIV, Hepatitis B and a chest X ray should be done at any private medical laboratory/clinic/hospital in Mauritius and the tests results and Chest X ray report should be submitted to the Passport and Immigration Office not later than one month after arrival.
Education System in Mauritius
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Primary Education - The Mauritian education system is based on the British model and has remained a priority since independence. It is also free in principle at state institutions. Children enter primary school at age 5, where they study for 6 years towards their certificate of primary education in languages that include English, French, Geography, History, Mathematics and Science.
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Secondary Education - The 6-years of secondary schooling adhere to the British model too. After the first 4 of these, students write their O-Levels in at least 6 subjects. If they wish to, they may remain on for the final 2 years, in preparation for the A-Level examinations administered by the University of Cambridge.
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Vocational Education - The industrial training board is an ISO9001-Certified para-state that provides training, consulting and train-the-trainer services throughout Mauritius. It exists to enhance the island nation’s skill base.
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Tertiary Education - There are a number of tertiary institutions on Mauritius, including institutes of education, and of traditional studies. Other facilities include distance learning centers and polytechnics.
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The most venerable of all is the University of Mauritius founded in 1965 and depicted here. It has undergone rapid expansion recently, and now boasts faculties of agriculture, engineering, law & management, science, and social sciences & humanities. There are also centers for distance education, medical research & studies, information systems & technology, and consulting services.