Studying in Understand Why Students Choose Mauritius
Mauritius offers English-medium, internationally recognized degrees (including UK/Australian branch-campus programs); a safe, stable, multicultural island setting; affordable tuition; a growing tech and finance hub; and a post-study work permit — a distinctive, well-rounded destination.
Understand the System
Public institutions — the University of Mauritius (UoM) and the University of Technology Mauritius — sit alongside international branch campuses: Middlesex University (UK), Curtin (Australia), the University of Arizona Global, plus specialized schools (Anna Medical College; Holberton for software). The UNICITI hub supports several. English is the medium throughout.
Get the Student Visa
International students apply for a student visa (before travel or on arrival, depending on nationality) through the Passport and Immigration Office. You’ll provide an offer/enrolment letter, a passport valid 6+ months, a bank statement or sponsor letter, and photos. Visas are usually issued for the program’s duration and extended each academic year.
Apply to Universities
Apply directly (Mauritian universities directly; branch campuses via their own admissions). Non-native English speakers show English proficiency (often IELTS 5.5+ or equivalent, or prior education in English). Provide transcripts and standard documents; branch campuses follow their home institution’s entry standards.
Plan for Tuition & Scholarships
Tuition is affordable: Mauritian universities run roughly MUR 80,000–160,000/year (~$1,800–3,600), and branch campuses like Curtin around $3,500–5,500/year — well below the UK/Australia. Scholarships include Mauritius-Africa and branch-campus (e.g., Middlesex) awards, with tuition waivers for top scorers.
Meet the Financial Requirement
For the visa you show proof of funds (a bank statement or sponsor letter) covering tuition and living, plus a passport valid 6+ months and health insurance. Private student accommodation (e.g., via UNICITI) is available. Confirm the exact requirements with the Passport and Immigration Office.
Meet Language Requirements
English is Mauritius’s official language and the medium of instruction (French and Creole are widely spoken, and most Mauritians are multilingual). Non-native English speakers show proficiency (IELTS 5.5+ or equivalent); French support is available for bilingual students.
Prepare for the Move
After your visa, arrange housing, complete registration, and set up banking. Most campuses are in Moka, Réduit, or Port Louis. Mauritius is safe, politically stable, and tropical, blending European, African, and Asian cultures — a relaxed, welcoming base with beaches and a high quality of life.
Explore the Branch-Campus & Hub Advantage
Two distinctive advantages: UK/Australian degrees on the island (Middlesex, Curtin) at lower cost, and Mauritius’s role as a technology and finance hub for Africa and Asia (with programs in ICT, fintech, AI, cybersecurity, plus ocean science, sustainable development, and renewable energy). Choose by field and career goal.
Work & After Study
A real advantage: after completing at least an undergraduate degree, international graduates can apply for the Young Professional Occupation Permit to work in Mauritius. This opens opportunities in ICT, finance, tourism, and beyond. Confirm the current permit terms and post-study pathways.
Studying in Mauritius: The Essentials
A snapshot — figures change, so confirm with the Passport and Immigration Office, your university, and the Mauritian mission.
- The systemPublic institutions (University of Mauritius; University of Technology Mauritius) plus international branch campuses (Middlesex — UK; Curtin — Australia) and specialized schools (Anna Medical College; Holberton for software); English is the medium.
- The visaInternational students apply for a student visa (before travel or on arrival) via the Passport and Immigration Office, with an offer letter, a passport valid 6+ months, and funds proof; extended annually.
- Tuition & scholarshipsAffordable: Mauritian universities ~MUR 80,000–160,000/year (~$1,800–3,600); branch campuses like Curtin ~$3,500–5,500/year (well below the UK/Australia); Mauritius-Africa and branch-campus scholarships.
- Language & settingEnglish is the official language and medium (French and Creole widely spoken; IELTS 5.5+ or prior English for non-native speakers); Mauritius is safe, stable, tropical, and multicultural; private student accommodation is available.
- Hub & afterA growing tech/finance hub (ICT, fintech, AI, plus ocean and renewable-energy science); after an undergraduate degree, graduates can apply for the Young Professional Occupation Permit to work in Mauritius.