Colleges in Mauritius

Having an idea of the cost of attendance becomes crucial for students planning to study abroad. Although the expenses are Mauritius as at par with the expenses in India, it is still necessary to have an idea for the applicants to know the approximately funds required for essentials. The table below includes a rough idea of expenses that might be taken note of when planning to study MBBS in Mauritius.

Indian students can consider pursuing an MBBS in Mauritius as it is affordable, no language barrier, globally recognised universities and hospitals and the scope of practicing in India or Mauritius after the completion of the degree. The table below includes the top universities popular among Indian students for MBBS:

(USD 1 = INR 85.66)

MBBS in Mauritius is considered affordable as compared to the tuition fees costed by the private medical colleges in India. Most of the privately owned Indian institutions can charge up to more than 10 Lakh annually which is considered very expensive. The following are some of the popular colleges for MBBS in Mauritius Indian students choose to study and their tuition fees annually:

(USD 1 = INR 85.66)

The duration of MBBS course is Mauritius as similar to that in India, as the programs generally consist of a fulltime classroom coursework with practical experiences for almost 4.5 years, followed by a mandatory internship to gain the hands-on hospital training from globally recognised institutions and hospitals. The total duration, hence, generally, is around 5 years for the students to successfully complete the degree.

Providing NEET scores while applying for admission in medical colleges in Mauritius could be considered beneficial. The scores are generally advisable to submit as they open opportunities of work both within and outside of India after the completion of the course. Some universities provide provisional admission without NEET, but NEET qualification is mandatory for practicing medicine in India. Thus, it is highly advisable to clear NEET.

Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College offers several scholarships to Indian students. These include merit-based scholarships like the DPU Merit Scholarship and need-cum-merit scholarships. Additionally, the college offers tuition fee waivers for SC, ST, VJ/DT, NT, and SBC category candidates, as well as EBC schemes for open category students. 

Students from India do not need visas for Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College since the institution is located within India. International students applying to Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College must present their valid passport and birth certificate as well as their 10th and 12th standard mark sheets and medical certificate and English proficiency proof through IELTS or TOEFL scores. Foreign students need to apply for their student visa at the Indian embassy or consulate in their home nation while spending between INR 10,000 to INR 20,000.

Students who wish to work part-time at Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College face difficulties because of their demanding academic duties. Some students succeed in finding part-time healthcare positions that offer salaries between INR 8,000 to INR 15,000 per month as their income. Most students from Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College choose part-time work during internship and their final year but they make up just 10-15% of the student body. As research assistants and tutors students at this college obtain monthly salaries between INR 5,000 to INR 10, 000.