Mauritius Universities & admissions Questions

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.

Mauras College of Dentistry and Hospital in Mauritius lists five popular dental specialisations: oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, prosthodontics, periodontics, and pediatric dentistry. Availability can change, so confirm the current specialisations and entry requirements with the college before you apply.

Public institutions in Mauritius include the University of Mauritius, University of Technology, Open University of Mauritius, Universite des Mascareignes, Mahatma Gandhi Institute, Mauritius Institute of Education, and Mauritius Institute of Health. This list is not exhaustive, and courses, costs, and entry qualifications differ, so check each institution.

SSR Medical College and Anna Medical College are two of the medical colleges in Mauritius offering an MBBS, and both run a five year course. Other institutions offer dentistry, nursing, and postgraduate health programmes, so check each college's official page for current details before applying.

A PhD application in Mauritius ideally builds on a master's degree in a related field and a strong academic record. Universities may also assess your research proposal, proposed research area, supervisor fit, and academic references, and some hold an interview or research assessment. Details vary by university.

Postgraduate applicants in Mauritius usually need a recognised bachelor's degree, a relevant academic background, transcripts, and English proficiency where required. Many programmes also ask for a Statement of Purpose and recommendation letters, and some professional courses may want work experience. Exact rules vary by university and programme.

A bachelor's degree in Mauritius typically takes 3 to 4 years, and some professional courses can take longer. Popular fields include business, accounting, computer science, engineering, law, science, healthcare and hospitality. After the degree, you can start working or continue with higher education.