Mauritius

Curtin University, Moka

When you join Curtin, you join an international family. Students at Curtin Mauritius enjoy first-rate facilities, high caliber staff, innovative teaching methods and strong links with industry practitioners. By choosing Curtin Mauritius you can be confident you are obtaining a globally recognised education from a leading Australian institution. Why Australian? Because Curtin University Mauritius is a subsidiary of our Partner Insitution „Curtin University, Perth, Australia".

Approximate Semester Dates

July - November. More detailed info please see here.

Travel

Curtin Mauritius has a designated student hospitality manager who will collect you from the airport and ensure you arrive at your accommodation safely. He will also provide you with details on the local area and how to get to Curtin Mauritius for your orientation programme.

Accommodation

Curtin University Mauritius will offer accommmodation options for students, possibly including a shuttle to Campus. Accommodation fees per month is up to 2500 USD, additional or optional fees possible. There is a range of private accommodation, at very reasonable prices available for students in Mauritius . A dedicated agency deals with all student accommodation requests and supports in finding off-campus accommodation. Students can privately book accommodation as well, though it is not recommended and can impact the visa process as well.

Important: A student visa cannot be processed without proof of accommodation. Details of accommodation must be shown on arrival. If you can't show proof of a booking, immigration officials may deny entry.

Health Insurance

As a student you need an health insurance and proof thereof. There are two sections of the health facilities in Mauritius: public and private. So it is up to students which one to choose, but as usual, the private one is more expensive, but has its advantages. For Mauritius it is recommended to get vaccines for: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Typhoid, Yellow Fever, Rabies. Extra costs for health insurance of up to 325 EUR is possible, depending on respective applicable regulations.

Students are requested to produce a medical certificate, issued by any private Laboratory/ Clinic/ Hospital in Mauritius to the Passport and Immigration Office within one month of arrival, certifying that he/she is not suffering from HIV, Hepatitis B and chest infection.

Specifics

Don't use or carry illegal drugs. Penalties for drug offences include prison sentences of up to 60 years and heavy fines.
Mauritius has conservative dress and behaviour standards. Take care not to offend, especially when visiting rural areas or religious sites or attending religious events.
Avoid changing money on the street. Inform yourself about the current changing rate and use banks and official exchange bureaus.
Macromedia cannot guarantee that students will receive "Auslands-BAföG", but can provide students with supporting documents if necessary

Academic Matters

You will attend regular courses at Curtin University that have been recognised by Macromedia. You will attend these courses along with other students from the partner university.