Top Universities in Mauritius 2026/27

Q: Is the University of Mauritius internationally ranked?

Yes. The University of Mauritius is placed in the 1201–1500 global band in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026. THE also publishes subject-ranking information for several UoM academic areas.

Q: How much does University of Technology, Mauritius cost for international students?

UTM currently lists international undergraduate tuition at US$1,430 per semester and postgraduate tuition at US$1,680 per semester. Additional university charges may apply.

Mauritius has a relatively small higher-education system, so choosing a university is less about finding a long “top 20” list and more about understanding how a few distinct institutions compare.

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The University of Mauritius (UoM) has the clearest current international ranking position. It is placed in the 1201–1500 band in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026. The University of Technology, Mauritius (UTM) is listed by THE as a Reporter rather than receiving an overall rank band.

Ranking is only one part of the decision. UTM publishes straightforward international tuition, the Open University of Mauritius specialises in Open and Distance Learning, Université des Mascareignes publishes transparent public-university fees, and international campuses such as Middlesex University Mauritius offer a different degree and fee structure.

For international students, recognition, programme accreditation, tuition, study format, scholarship eligibility and work rules should all be checked before applying.

Quick Answer: Universities to Consider in Mauritius

University	Why Consider It	Current Evidence to Know
University of Mauritius	Strongest current overall international ranking evidence among Mauritius universities	THE World University Rankings 2026: 1201–1500
University of Technology, Mauritius	Applied programmes and clearly published international tuition	International undergraduate tuition listed at US$1,430 per semester
Open University of Mauritius	Flexible Open and Distance Learning	Separate international programme fee schedules are published
Université des Mascareignes	Public-university option with published SADC and non-SADC fees	Rs49,000 per year for SADC and Rs80,000 per year for non-SADC undergraduate students on the general fee page
Middlesex University Mauritius	UK-award route while studying in Mauritius	HEC-registered private institution with published international fees
Curtin Mauritius	International branch-campus alternative	Registered with Mauritius Higher Education Commission

How We Chose These Universities

This guide does not treat global ranking as the only measure of university quality or student fit.

The institutions were selected using evidence that materially affects an international student’s decision, including current ranking visibility, official recognition, programme structure, published international tuition, scholarship relevance, delivery format and programme-level accreditation where reliable information was available.

Mauritius’s Higher Education Commission oversees the country’s higher-education system and regulates private providers through institutional registration and programme accreditation.

Students considering a private or international campus should check both the institution’s registration and the accreditation status of the specific programme rather than relying only on the university brand.

University of Mauritius

Why Consider the University of Mauritius?

The University of Mauritius has the strongest current international ranking evidence among the institutions reviewed for this guide.

Times Higher Education places UoM in the 1201–1500 band globally in the 2026 World University Rankings. THE also publishes subject-ranking information for several UoM academic areas.

These rankings should be treated as comparative indicators rather than proof that UoM is automatically the strongest choice for every course.

The university’s 2026/27 international undergraduate catalogue includes programmes across agriculture, engineering, law and management, medicine and health sciences, science, social sciences and other academic areas.

Accreditation Can Matter More Than the Overall Rank

Programme-specific accreditation can be especially important for students planning to enter regulated or professionally recognised careers.

For example, the University of Mauritius lists its BSc (Hons) Chemistry as accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry in the UK.

This is an important distinction. Students should investigate the recognition and accreditation of their exact degree rather than assuming that a university’s overall ranking guarantees professional recognition.

A Significant 2026/27 Academic Change

UoM approved implementation of its National Credit Value and Transfer System (NCVTS) from the 2026/27 academic year.

The university states that:

1 NCVTS = 1 LCCS = 1 ECTS

Programme information and academic regulations are being aligned with the updated system. International applicants should therefore use the current 2026/27 programme catalogue rather than relying on older programme structures.

Important Consideration

International tuition should be checked directly against the student’s intended programme and academic year before budgeting.

UoM makes particular sense for students who want a conventional public university and place meaningful weight on current independent ranking evidence, although subject fit and professional accreditation should still be checked separately.

University of Technology, Mauritius

Why Consider UTM?

The University of Technology, Mauritius provides one of the clearest international fee structures among the institutions reviewed.

Its published international fee information lists the following:

Study Level	International Tuition
Certificate	US$1,430 per semester
Diploma	US$1,430 per semester
Undergraduate	US$1,430 per semester
Postgraduate	US$1,680 per semester
MBA, part-time	US$2,500 per semester
MPhil, PhD or DBA	US$3,500 per 12-month period

Additional application, general and student-union charges may apply.

What About Rankings?

Times Higher Education currently lists UTM as a Reporter in its overall World University Rankings rather than assigning it an overall 2026 rank band.

UTM has also appeared in THE’s Impact Rankings. However, Impact Rankings measure universities against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and should not be treated as equivalent to the main World University Rankings.

UTM vs University of Mauritius

Students should not interpret UoM’s stronger overall THE ranking position as proof that it will be the stronger option for every applied programme.

UoM has better current overall global ranking visibility, while UTM provides international students with unusually clear tuition information and offers programmes across applied academic and professional areas.

Reliable comparable graduate-employment statistics were not available in the evidence reviewed for this guide, so students should avoid assuming that either institution guarantees stronger employment outcomes.

Open University of Mauritius

Why Consider the Open University?

The Open University of Mauritius is structurally different from a conventional campus university.

Its defining feature is Open and Distance Learning. Students can study through online learning systems, virtual classes and digital academic resources.

This may make the Open University particularly relevant for students who need greater flexibility in where and how they study.

International Fees

Open University publishes separate fee schedules for Mauritian, SADC and other international students.

For example, its January/February 2026 international fee information for students from certain non-SADC and non-IORA countries listed examples including:

BSc (Hons) Computer Science: US$6,700 total programme fee
Diploma in Legal Studies: US$5,100 total programme fee

Fees vary considerably between programmes. These examples should therefore not be presented as universal Open University tuition rates.

International Admissions

International applicants can apply through the Open University’s admission system and must provide relevant academic documentation.

Applicants with qualifications obtained outside Mauritius may also need to provide evidence of qualification equivalence where required.

Open University is therefore best compared with conventional universities on the basis of delivery format, programme suitability and total programme cost rather than global ranking alone.

Université des Mascareignes

Why Consider Université des Mascareignes?

Université des Mascareignes deserves consideration because it forms part of Mauritius’s public higher-education system and publishes relatively clear international undergraduate fees.

Its general international undergraduate information lists:

SADC students: Rs49,000 per year
Non-SADC students: Rs80,000 per year
Application fee: Rs700 or approximately US$25

For full undergraduate degrees, the university generally lists HSC, BAC, BT or an equivalent qualification as the academic entry basis.

Some individual programme pages display a slightly different non-SADC tuition figure. Students should therefore confirm the current fee for their exact programme before making payment.

Where UdM Can Change the Decision

UdM demonstrates why university ranking should not be the only factor in a shortlist.

A student who prioritises a public-university route and clearly stated tuition may find UdM worth comparing even though it does not have the same international ranking visibility as UoM.

Programme information also shows courses in areas including software engineering, civil engineering, digital humanities, energy systems and business-related study.

Students entering professionally regulated fields should still check the accreditation status of their intended programme.

Middlesex University Mauritius

Why Consider Middlesex Mauritius?

Middlesex University Mauritius provides a different proposition from Mauritius’s public universities. Students can pursue Middlesex programmes while studying at its Mauritius campus.

The Mauritius Higher Education Commission lists Middlesex University Mauritius as a registered private higher-education institution.

2026/27 International Tuition

For new international students entering in September 2026, published fee information includes examples such as:

Programme Group	Annual International Fee
Accounting, Business, Banking and selected Psychology programmes	£5,800
Computing, Law, Advertising and related programmes	£6,400
BEng Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering	£6,900
Most listed postgraduate programmes	£7,420
International Foundation Programme	£4,000

Students should confirm the exact fee for their intended programme because fees differ across courses and intakes.

Middlesex Mauritius may appeal particularly to students seeking an international-campus model, but its costs should be compared separately from Mauritius’s public universities.

What About Curtin Mauritius?

Curtin Mauritius is another international higher-education option operating in Mauritius.

The Mauritius Higher Education Commission lists Charles Telfair Company Ltd trading as Curtin Mauritius as a registered institution.

However, institutional registration alone is not enough to select a degree. Students should check the current programme accreditation status, awarding institution, tuition and accreditation expiry date for their intended course before applying.

Curtin is therefore included here as an option to investigate rather than being treated as automatically equivalent to UoM, UTM or another university.

Rankings Do Not Tell the Whole Story

Mauritius is a useful example of why a university shortlist should not be built from one ranking table.

UoM has the strongest current overall THE ranking evidence among the institutions discussed here, but several other factors can materially change the decision.

A student prioritising transparent public-university tuition may compare UTM or UdM closely.
Someone who needs flexible distance learning may find Open University more practical.
A student specifically seeking a UK university campus model in Mauritius may consider Middlesex.
For regulated professions, programme accreditation may be more important than an institution’s overall ranking.

The useful question is therefore not simply “Which university ranks highest?” but “Which recognised programme fits my subject, budget, study format and professional plans?”

International Tuition Comparison

Institution	Verified International Fee Evidence	Important Limitation
University of Mauritius	International programme fee information is published by the university	Students should verify their exact programme and intake fee
University of Technology, Mauritius	US$1,430 per semester for undergraduate study and US$1,680 per semester for postgraduate study	Additional charges apply
Open University of Mauritius	Programme-specific international fee schedules	Total costs vary by degree and student category
Université des Mascareignes	Rs49,000 per year for SADC and Rs80,000 per year for non-SADC undergraduate students on the general page	Some individual programme pages display different figures
Middlesex University Mauritius	Many 2026/27 undergraduate programmes fall around £5,800–£6,400 per year, with some programmes higher	Private international-campus fee structure

These figures should not be used to calculate an exact total cost of studying in Mauritius. Accommodation, transport, food and personal expenses require a separate current cost-of-living assessment.

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Mauritius-Africa Scholarship Scheme 2026

The Mauritius-Africa Scholarship Scheme 2026 can materially change the affordability calculation for eligible African applicants.

Current scholarship documentation states that eligible beneficiaries may receive tuition support of up to:

MUR100,000 for beneficiaries from SADC countries
MUR160,000 for beneficiaries from non-SADC countries
Living assistance of up to MUR16,500 per month
Eligible economy airfare to Mauritius and return airfare after successful completion

The scheme is aimed at eligible applicants from African Union or African Commonwealth countries and is linked to qualifying full-time, on-campus study at public higher-education institutions.

This condition matters because an institution or delivery format that appears suitable academically may not meet the scholarship rules.

Applicants should always check the current scholarship call, eligible programmes and deadlines before applying.

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Admission Requirements for International Students

There is no reliable universal acceptance rate or single admission threshold covering universities in Mauritius.

Applicants should instead check the requirements of the exact programme they want to enter.

At the University of Mauritius, the 2026/27 international programme catalogue provides individual programme information across different faculties and study areas.

At Université des Mascareignes, full undergraduate degree entry is generally listed as HSC, BAC, BT or an equivalent qualification, while top-up programmes can require relevant prior study.

At Open University, international applicants submit their qualifications through the admission system and may need formal qualification equivalence documentation where required.

Professional and specialist degrees may have additional subject, language or academic requirements. Students should therefore distinguish basic university eligibility from programme-specific admission requirements.

Recognition and Accreditation in Mauritius

The Higher Education Commission of Mauritius plays a central role in the recognition decision.

HEC oversees public higher-education institutions and regulates private providers through institutional registration and programme accreditation.

For students, this creates two different questions:

Is the institution recognised or registered?
Is the specific programme appropriately accredited for the student’s intended profession or future study?

The second question becomes particularly important in areas such as engineering, medicine, health professions, law and other fields connected to professional registration.

UoM’s Royal Society of Chemistry-accredited Chemistry degree demonstrates why programme-level accreditation can sometimes provide more decision value than a generic statement that a university is “internationally recognised.”

Can International Students Work While Studying in Mauritius?

Eligible international students may be authorised to undertake part-time employment in Mauritius for up to 20 hours per week.

Students should follow the applicable authorisation process with their university and relevant government authorities before beginning employment.

It is also important to distinguish permission to work from availability of work. Being legally eligible for limited part-time employment does not guarantee that a student will find a suitable job.

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Can International Graduates Work in Mauritius After Graduation?

Mauritius has a Young Professional Occupation Permit pathway for certain qualifying international graduates.

Foreign students who complete at least an undergraduate degree at a recognised tertiary institution in Mauritius may be eligible subject to the official rules.

The permit can be valid for up to three years, depending on the employment contract, and the employer is responsible for submitting the application.

Eligibility is subject to conditions, including the graduate’s field and current government requirements. Students should therefore not assume that graduation automatically provides unrestricted post-study work rights.

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Which Mauritius University Should You Consider?

Consider University of Mauritius if you want a conventional public-university environment and place significant value on the strongest current overall international ranking evidence available among Mauritius universities.

Consider University of Technology, Mauritius if clearly published international tuition and applied programme options are important parts of your shortlist.

Consider Open University of Mauritius if flexible Open and Distance Learning is a central requirement.

Consider Université des Mascareignes if you want another public-university option and its programmes and published tuition structure fit your goals.

Consider Middlesex University Mauritius if you specifically want a Middlesex degree route while studying in Mauritius and are comfortable with its private international-campus fee structure.

Investigate Curtin Mauritius if an international branch-campus model interests you, but verify current programme accreditation and tuition before making a decision.

The strongest shortlist will usually emerge from comparing the exact programme, accreditation, tuition, delivery model and admission requirements rather than simply selecting the institution with the highest overall ranking.

Sources and Methodology

This guide prioritises current official and independent sources rather than university marketing claims.

Rankings: Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026
Higher-education regulation: Mauritius Higher Education Commission
Tuition: Official UTM, Open University of Mauritius, Université des Mascareignes, University of Mauritius and Middlesex University Mauritius information
Scholarships: Mauritius-Africa Scholarship Scheme 2026 documentation
Admissions and accreditation: Official university programme pages and Higher Education Commission information
Student work and post-study routes: Relevant Mauritius university and government immigration or employment information

Last reviewed: September 2026.

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