Study opportunities in Canada for Mauritians

Studying in Canada can open the door to a world-class education and a promising future. Discover everything you need to know about studying there as a Mauritian student.
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Mauritius to Canada - A quick guide!

Academic excellence, affordability and adventure – Canada stands out as an ideal place to study for Mauritians. Until August 2019, the country experienced almost 70,000 international students studying at all levels in the country; which explains why students across the globe aspire to study in Canada.

Studying in Canada definitely offers promising career opportunities in emerging industries that are less widely available in Mauritius. This is evident from the last decade stats where Canada created 1.6 million new jobs for graduates. Plus, apart from ranking #1 on the world’s quality of life index, it also boasts of having 5 of the top 100 best student cities in the world.

Top Courses to Study in Canada for Mauritians

Hospitality and Tourism

Health and Science

Engineering

Business

Agriculture Science

Computing and IT

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Scholarships for Mauritians to Study in Canada

If you are keen to study in Canada and wish to explore some funding options, there are many scholarships offered by the Canadian government, individual Canadian universities, and other organisations for international students.

S. No.

Canadian Government Scholarships available to Mauritians

Non-Governmental Scholarships available to Mauritians

1

Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships

Anne Vallee Ecological Fund

2

Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s Program

Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s Program

3

IDRC Research Awards

Surfshark Privacy and Security Scholarship

4

NSERC Postgraduate scholarships

Trudeau Scholarships and Fellowships

5

Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarship Program

6

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships Program

* please note all figures are indicative

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Cost of Studying in Canada

As compared to other English speaking destination locations, Canada is one of the most affordable places to study. Considering the budget, you’ll find something just right for you in a diverse range of education options.

Study program

Average annual fee in Canadian Dollar*

Average annual fee in Mauritian Rupee*

Undergraduate program

CAD $13,000 to $20,000 per year

MUR Rs 429,000 to Rs 660,000 per year

Postgraduate master's degree

CAD $17,000 to $25,000 per year

MUR Rs 561,000 to Rs 825,000 per year

Doctoral degree

CAD $7,000 to $15,000 per year

MUR Rs 231,000 to Rs 495,000 per year

MBA

CAD $30,000 to $40,000 per year

MUR Rs 990,000 to Rs 1,320,000 per year

*Please note all fee figures are indicative

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Top Universities to Study in Canada

The quality of education and living standards in Canada are among the highest in the world. With so many options of courses to study in Canada for students in Mauritius, it may be a little challenging to pick the right one. We have a huge database from where you can look up the university of your choice and know all about it in detail. Go ahead and check now!

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