Why choose Mauritius for your studies?

Affordable Commonwealth degrees, English medium, and a smooth pathway to Australia/UK articulations. Wisdom Overseas Education has guided hundreds of students from Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and the Jammu region to Mauritius across our 13-year journey. We help you shortlist the right university, prepare a strong SOP, arrange finances, and file a visa file with the highest chance of approval.

Top Universities & Study Cities

Popular destinations include Port Louis, Réduit. We work with universities across public, private and applied-sciences institutions, aligned to your budget and career goals.

Intakes

Mauritius typically has Feb & Aug intakes. Applications should ideally start 6–8 months before the intake, especially for competitive courses & scholarship rounds.

Requirements & Documents

Academic transcripts & consolidated marksheets
English proficiency: IELTS 5.5–6.0, funds MUR 250,000+
Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity beyond intended stay)
Statement of Purpose (SOP) tailored to program & country
Letters of Recommendation (2 academic / professional)
Financial proofs — bank statements, sponsor letters, education loan (if applicable)
Health insurance & medical (post admission)

Post-Study Work

Post-study 3-year work permit. We advise on career pathways during counselling and connect eligible students to alumni networks.

How Wisdom Overseas helps you — end-to-end

Free honest profile evaluation (in-person or WhatsApp)
University shortlisting based on budget, marks & career goals
Application filing, SOP/LOR drafting & documentation
IELTS/PTE coaching in-house (see coaching section)
Financial planning: education loan / GIC / blocked account
Visa file preparation, mock interview & submission
Pre-departure orientation, forex & accommodation guidance

Visa Fees & Cost of Living — Mauritius (2025–26)

Indicative amounts sourced from official embassy / immigration portals. Exchange rates & policies change — please confirm with our counsellors before you file.

👨‍🎓 Student (Primary Applicant)

Visa / Embassy fee: USD 200 (Student Visa + Residence Permit)
Cost of living: USD 5,000–7,000 / year
Notes: Students allowed 20 hrs/week part-time work

💍 Spouse / Partner

Visa / Embassy fee: USD 200 (Dependent Occupation Permit)
Additional cost of living: + USD 2,500 / year

👶 Dependent Child(ren)

Visa / Embassy fee: USD 200 per child
Additional cost of living: + USD 1,500 / year per child

Currency: USD. Figures are per person unless stated. Health insurance, tuition, airfare & forex are additional. Last updated for the 2025–26 intake cycle.

🇮🇳→🇦🇺 Mauritius Student Visa — 2026 Update

Latest embassy fee, step-by-step process aur real cost of living — figures verified against official immigration sources for the 2026 intake cycle.

📋 Visa Process (2026)

Admission from HEC-approved Mauritian institution
Institution files student residence permit application
Enter Mauritius on tourist entry → PIO issues student card
Renew annually with the institution

💰 Embassy / Government Fee

Visa fee: Student visa free at entry — residence permit MUR 1,000
Biometrics: Done at PIO Mauritius on arrival
Processing time: On-arrival for Indians (60-day tourist stamp) → student residence permit within 60 days

🏦 Funds / Financial Requirement

Amount: MUR 200,000 / year (approx. INR 3.8 lakh) — sponsor affidavit acceptable
Seasoning: 3-month bank statement + sponsor ITR (2 years)

🏙️ Cost of Living (2026 estimates)

Head	MUR
Rent (share)	MUR 8,000–15,000 /mo
Groceries	MUR 6,000–10,000 /mo
Transport	MUR 2,000–4,000 /mo
Utilities & Internet	MUR 2,500–4,000 /mo
Total per year	MUR 200,000–280,000 (INR 3.8–5.3 L)

Figures are indicative for 2026 based on latest official portals (immigration/embassy) and student surveys. Always reconfirm with our counsellor before filing — currency & policy shift often.

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