Study in MauritiusStudy in Mauritius — English-taught degrees, lowest cost of living.
An Indian Ocean island with English-medium higher education, an established Indian-diaspora community and one of the lowest costs of living of any destination we cover.
Why students choose Mauritius
Mauritius is our most affordable corridor — English-medium, culturally comfortable for Indian students, and a lower-pressure route to a recognised degree.
English-medium degrees
Study fully in English at a fraction of the cost of Canada, Australia or the UK.
Lowest cost of living
One of the most affordable destinations we cover, for both tuition and everyday life.
Large Indian community
An established Indian-diaspora community makes settling in comparatively easy — food, language and culture.
Recognised qualifications
Degrees from accredited Mauritian institutions, several with UK or Indian university links.
Safe & stable
A peaceful island nation with a welcoming, multicultural society.
Two intakes a year
January and September starts give you flexibility on when to begin.
When you can start
Autumn intake
A primary intake across most institutions.
Winter intake
A second major intake — useful if you miss the September start.
What studying in Mauritius costs
Use these as planning ranges — your exact figures depend on the institution, city and program.
Indicative ranges — Mauritius has one of the lowest costs of living of any destination we cover. Our counselors confirm exact figures per program.
Mauritius programs
Our Mauritius university and program catalog is still being built out — we're not ready to show specific programs here yet. But our counselors already work with students targeting Mauritius; talk to us and we'll get you a real shortlist now.
Talk to our Mauritius counselorPopular student cities
Port Louis
The capital and commercial centre, with the widest range of amenities.
Réduit / Moka
The country's main education belt, home to several institutions.
Quatre Bornes
A lively, central town popular with students and young professionals.
Curepipe
A cooler upland town with a relaxed, residential feel.
The student visa & residence-permit route
Mauritius issues a student visa and residence permit tied to your enrolment. Work rights are limited, and post-study employment runs through local employer sponsorship.
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Accept your offer
Confirm your place and complete the institution's enrolment steps.
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Institution supports your application
Your institution helps prepare your student-visa and residence-permit application.
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Gather supporting documents
Provide proof of funds, health cover and a valid passport.
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Receive approval
The Passport & Immigration Office processes and approves your application.
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Enter Mauritius
Travel to Mauritius once your approval is confirmed.
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Collect your residence permit
Complete local registration and collect your student residence permit.
Studying in Mauritius: your questions
Can I already choose Mauritius in the UniStep app?
Yes — Mauritius is one of our six supported destinations during onboarding. The self-serve program catalog for Mauritius isn't populated yet, so for now our counselors handle Mauritius matches directly.
Is Mauritius really cheaper than Canada, Australia or the UK?
Generally yes — on both tuition and day-to-day living costs, it's one of the more affordable options among the destinations we cover, though exact figures depend on the institution and program.
Can I study in Mauritius without IELTS?
Requirements vary by institution; some accept alternative English evidence given the island's own English-medium education system. We confirm the specific requirement for your target program.
What does studying in Mauritius look like day to day?
English-medium classes, a warm climate, and an established Indian community — which many students find makes the adjustment easier than a further-flung destination.
Do you charge a fee for this?
No agent fee to use UniStep. You pay the institution and the government the same costs you would with or without an agent.
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