Mauritius
Mauritius is an island country located in the Indian Ocean less than 2000 km from the African continent with a population of 1.3 million inhabitants on a topography composed of mountains and hills around a central plateau of volcanic formation. The country has several small islands in the vicinity and the capital is Port Louis. International students have a unique chance to discover different cultures and traditions in Mauritius in a multiracial country where ethnicities from Africa, Asia and Europe mix effortlessly. Mauritians are trilingual in English, French, and Mauritian Creole. The country has many other languages such as Hindi, Tamil, Mandarin and Cantonese, among others.
The economic and political stability of Mauritius has generated the most competitive economy in Africa. Mauritius has some of the most developed infrastructure in the Africa/Indian Ocean region with state-of-the-art facilities in the field of telecommunications and the medical sector.
Accommodation & expenses
Different types of accommodation are available for international and local students. The Student Life Residences (SLR) is located on the Uniciti Education Hub campus a few minutes from ENSA Nantes (Mauritius). More details on accommodation types and fees are available on the Student Life Residences website.
The cost of living in Mauritius and tuition fees are relatively affordable compared to European and other countries. The currency of the country is the Mauritian Rupee (MUR) and the conversion of this currency is advantageous. Living expenses include accommodation, food and travel. Local transport used on a daily basis is free for students in Mauritius. A medical insurance policy is mandatory for all students enrolled at ENSA Nantes (Mauritius). Your living costs will depend on where you choose to live in Mauritius. On average, you should plan between 157,000 MUR and 287,000 MUR (about 3,600 € and 6 600 €) per year.
Visa étudiant
Immigration procedures for international students in Mauritius are relatively straightforward and fast. The procedures are made through ENSA Nantes (Mauritius). Simply send the required documents and the institution will apply for the entry permit to Mauritius on your behalf from the government office in charge of visa applications (the ‘Passport and Immigration Office’).
Once in Mauritius, the ENSA Nantes (Mauritius) team will guide you and help you in obtaining your VISA/residence permit as a foreign student in Mauritius. The duration of the visa will depend on the duration of the course you have enrolled in.