Study in Mauritius

Who this applies to

Students at Mauritian universities. English-medium; small high-quality public system + private/branch campuses.

Governing authority

Higher Education Commission (HEC).

Degree system

Bachelor 3 yrs · Master · PhD. English-medium (British-influenced); French common.

Admission

How

HSC (Higher School Certificate, Cambridge) results; international students apply directly.

Language

English.

Tuition

Public Nationals

FREE for Mauritian nationals (HEC Scheme for Free Tertiary Education, first award; since ~2019). UTM historically fee-paying.

International

International students pay fees.

Source

Higher Education Commission Mauritius

Student visa & residence permit

Student visa for non-nationals.

Scholarships

Free-education scheme (nationals); government & bilateral.

Sources & references

• free education — https://www.hec.mu/funding_he_sector (2026-06-12)
• UoM fees — https://www.uom.ac.mu/index.php/study-at-uom/current-students/information-on-fees (2026-06-12)