Mauritius Study Abroad Questions
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How much should I budget each month for living in Mauritius if I share accommodation?
→A student sharing accommodation in Mauritius should typically plan around MUR 21,200 to 42,600 a month, excluding tuition. Many students in a shared setup manage closer to the lower half of that range. Costs vary by location and lifestyle, so check current listings.
What downsides should I consider before choosing MBBS in Mauritius as an Indian student?
→The main drawbacks of MBBS in Mauritius are two colleges, NMC rules requiring a one-year CRMI internship in India for those admitted after the NMC 18 November cut-off, costs of around INR 40 to 60 lakh, not the advertised INR 29 lakh, limited postgraduate options locally, and island life.
How much is the yearly MBBS tuition at SSR and Anna Medical College in Mauritius for me?
→Annual MBBS tuition in Mauritius is typically around USD 7,000 to 9,000 per year at SSR Medical College and USD 6,000 to 8,000 per year at Anna Medical College. Living costs, registration or caution money and hostel fees are often extra, so ask for an itemised fee structure.
What will my total MBBS cost in Mauritius realistically come to as an Indian student?
→A realistic total budget for MBBS in Mauritius, including tuition, hostel, food and registration, sits around INR 40 to 60 lakh rather than the lower INR 29 to 45 lakh figures quoted elsewhere. Anna's all-inclusive estimate is close to INR 43 lakh and SSR's is around INR 47 lakh.
How much rent can I save in Mauritius if I share a flat with other students?
→Sharing can roughly halve your rent in Mauritius. Splitting a 1BHK outside the city centre between two people brings your share to around MUR 7,500 a month, instead of MUR 14,978 alone. A 3BHK outside the centre split three ways is about MUR 10,600 each.
How much will I pay for a doctor visit in Mauritius as an international student?
→A general doctor's visit in Mauritius typically costs around MUR 300 to MUR 1,000, while a private specialist visit usually costs about MUR 800 to MUR 1,500. Basic medicines for something like a cold are typically around MUR 150 to MUR 350 a month, though charges differ by clinic.
How can I cut my cost of living in Mauritius as an Indian student?
→To cut living costs in Mauritius, share a flat, live outside Port Louis, and buy from local markets, where produce can run 30 to 40 percent cheaper. Cook at home and use the NLTA Student Identity Card under the Free Travel Scheme instead of paying per ride.
How much would I pay each month to rent a 1BHK flat in Mauritius as a student?
→A 1BHK flat in Mauritius costs around MUR 22,023 a month in the city centre and around MUR 14,978 outside it, based on crowd-sourced cost data. Rent can take up 40 to 50 percent of a student's monthly budget, so your location choice matters a lot.