University of Mauritius

Key Highlights

• Publicly funded university recognized by the Mauritius Higher Education Commission
• Established in 1965
• Main institutional address at Réduit 80837, Mauritius
• Non-residential campus requiring independent housing arrangements

Student Life & Environment

Student life at UoM is primarily commuter-based because the university does not operate as a residential campus. International and other relocating students must arrange their own housing; the university provides access to a list of accommodation providers but leaves the final arrangement to the student. This makes travel time, lease conditions, utilities and proximity to Réduit important parts of pre-enrolment planning. All full-time and part-time students are members of the Students’ Union. The union represents students and supports social, cultural, educational and recreational activity. It can recognize and finance student societies, and its administrative activity is based in the Student Centre. Students interested in clubs should consult the current union pages because active organizations can change between academic years. The student portal links students to the e-library, sports services, counselling, first aid, academic records, university email, scholarships and online academic systems. Campus induction material also identifies lecture rooms, laboratories, the library, computing services, canteens, the Student Centre, gymnasium and sports facilities as key parts of the Réduit environment. Availability and opening times should be checked directly, particularly outside teaching periods.

Location & Surroundings

The university’s principal address is Réduit 80837 in the Plaines Wilhems area of Mauritius. The Réduit site is the main academic campus and contains teaching rooms, laboratories, library and student-service facilities. UoM also uses the Core building at Ebène, so applicants should verify the teaching location of their particular program rather than assuming every class takes place at Réduit. Because UoM is non-residential, daily travel is a central consideration. The student portal links to bus-service information for Réduit, while international-student guidance also references bus and metro transport facilities. Students arranging private accommodation should compare routes to their actual teaching site, not merely straight-line distance from the main university address. Mauritius offers a multilingual national setting, but the language used for teaching and assessment can depend on the program. Applicants should consult the program specification for any language expectations. International students should also account for immigration formalities, medical insurance, local transport and the cost of privately arranged accommodation when preparing to relocate.

Costs & Career Outcomes

UoM publishes separate 2026/2027 fee schedules for international undergraduates, international postgraduates, Mauritian undergraduates and Mauritian postgraduates. It also distinguishes Mauritian students eligible for the Free Tertiary Education Scheme from those who are not eligible, and lists fee-paying and dual-degree arrangements separately. Students should therefore calculate costs from the schedule attached to their status and exact program; a single institution-wide tuition figure would be misleading. The Mauritius Higher Education Commission states that the Free Tertiary Education Scheme covers tuition for eligible Mauritian nationals enrolled full-time in a recognized first certificate, first diploma or first-degree program at participating public institutions, including UoM. The scheme’s scope is tuition rather than every cost of attendance. Registration, administrative, laboratory, fieldwork, dual-degree or other program charges may still apply under the university’s published schedules. Postgraduate students and international students should not assume first-degree funding rules apply to them. Living costs require separate planning because UoM is non-residential. Students need to budget for privately arranged accommodation, utilities, food and transport, and the university does not publish one standard room-and-board charge. For career preparation, practical or professional placements form part of selected curricula. UoM also maintains an employment-opportunity page for students and graduates; 2026 listings included internships, traineeships and degree-relevant vacancies from external organizations. These postings provide leads rather than guaranteed placement or employment outcomes, and UoM does not publish a verified institution-wide salary or employment rate on the cited pages.