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Africa
If you want to see animals in their natural habitat and enjoy the breathtaking beauty of our Mother Earth, you should definitely go to Africa.
Admire the great diversity of biological resources that includes the intensely lush equatorial rainforests of Central Africa and the world-famous populations of wildlife of the eastern and southern portions of the continent.
One of Africa's unique features is its natural beauty. Some of the continent's natural wonders include Mount Kilimanjaro, the Nile River, Victoria Falls, and the Serengeti Migration, just to highlight a few. Our new Partner University gives you a chance to be charmed by all the niches that you will be able to discover.
Countries:
Mauritius
"Mauritius was made first and then heaven, heaven being copied after Mauritius."
by Mark Twain
This is a well-known quote from the famous American writer, you'll be convinced of how true it is, the moment you land in Mauritius. Beautiful sunsets and picturesque foreshores, smiling friendly people, water sports, mountain trekking, hunting, birdwatching and kitesurfing - All this and more for you to discover. The pear-shaped islands' colonial capital Port Louis is a city with character, with its fine culture-rich cuisine, the pulsating nightlife, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and the world's oldest horseracing track, add to the other enchantments. For more details, please see here.
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Costs of Living
Rent, Groceries and Leisure activities are generally lower than in Germany. For details, click here.
Safety and Crime
Mauritius is one of the safest countries in the region for resident and visiting foreigners. The national crime rate continues to be low, but the increase of drug use remains a growing problem. For more information, please click here.
Country specific advices
Mauritius uses a different power outlet system to most of Europe, so just to be on the safe side, we recommend packing a travel adapter. The official currency in Mauritius is the Mauritian Rupee (MUR).
Entry requirements and Visa
Mauritius requires that the institution (African Leadership College) in which a student is enrolled, applies to the Passport and Immigration Office (PIO) in Mauritius for the visa on the student's behalf. The application process takes 2-3 weeks once the documents have arrived at the PIO. Once the application has been approved, the PIO issues a permit for provisional entry, valid for three months which permits students to travel to Mauritius.
To apply for a Visa, you need to provide a sponsorship (e.g. family or friends) including signed and stamped bank statements in English of the last 6 months, prior to the application - an official translation might be needed. This is necessary to proof, that your aproximate expenses in Mauritius can be covered. In addition, students need to get medical certificates in English to proof they don´t suffer from Hepatitis B, HIV or tuberculosis (including X-Ray results), as well as an official police record with an apostille showing no criminal background. All documents must be handed it as originals - no copies will be accepted be the PIO - and be sent via Express Courier as per instructions. Students are advised to start the visa process as early as possible, as late applications can not be considered.
Once in Mauritius, students will have to undergo compulsory medical checks, (e.g. stool and urine samples, chest x-ray and blood samples), to ensure that the student is not suffering from any contagious diseases, also students are required to bring along the vaccination certificate.