University of Mauritius

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The University became operational in June 1968. The University started with the College of Agriculture and has gradually expanded into five Faculties- Agriculture, Engineering, Law & Management, Social Studies & Humanities and Science- to reflect the needs of the country. The Faculties are involved in teaching, research and consultancy. To enhance our traditional face to face mode of teaching the university is making use of Innovative Learning Technologies like distance education and online learning. The intake of students in IT and IT-related fields has been significantly increased.

The programmes of the University are internationally recognised and include quality assurance mechanisms such as the external examiner system and links with renowned Universities worldwide. There is a Quality Assurance Office which helps the University in maintaining and improving the quality of all its activities.The University has about 1000 staff members, academic and non-academic. The student population is around 7,000, with some 70 international students mostly coming from the region (African countries, India, Seychelles) and a few from Europe. Many international students choose the University of Mauritius to spend a semester abroad. There are various exchange agreements that have been established between the University of Mauritius and overseas universities.The University of Mauritius is located in Réduit, a small locality in the heart of Mauritius, the new educational hub of the island, and renowned for its historical buildings and its green environment. It is a pleasant place where one can easily mix leisure with studies.

The Students’ Union, established in 1971, is run by and for the students. It offers a wide range of activities. All students are members, the membership fee being included in the registration. Students are very dynamic in organising extra curricular activities supported by the Public Relations Office.