• Le Réduit, Mauritius
• Academic year, fall or spring semester
• Juniors and above
• Resident Credit
• Host-university study
• Apartments, homestays
• No language prerequisite
• UMD

Participating Universities
U of Mauritius, Le Réduit

Description
Study at the University of Mauritius, an aesthetic blend of vintage and modern buildings in the scenic and historic setting of Le Réduit. Mauritius is an island nation in the Indian Ocean east of Madagascar and the African continent. It was formed by volcanoes and is surrounded by coral reefs. Mauritius has a multicultural society in which the cultures blend and mix harmoniously. The population is made up of people from Indian, African, Chinese, and French origin. Most members of the population speak English, French, and Creole. English is the official language of the government and education. Some knowledge of the French language is recommended.

Curriculum
Study a wide variety of courses taught in English in business, humanities, social science, and science at the University of Mauritius.

Eligibility & Application
Open to University of Minnesota juniors and above with 3.0 GPA. Applications reviewed until late March for fall semester and academic year; mid-October for spring semester.

University of Mauritius & Your Degree Plan
Academic Fit with a University of Minnesota Degree Plan
With good academic planning this program can fit well into the degree plans for many majors. Search for courses that fulfill Liberal Education Requirements or submit a course you want to take for review. Study Abroad in Your Major advising sheets explain why study abroad is important for a major, indicate what the department wants students to consider when selecting a program, and provide academic planning hints. This program may appear as a special recommendation on an advising sheet. If your major is not listed, talk to an adviser—this program may still fit your academic, career, and professional goals.

Estimated Cost
Students from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities participating on University of Minnesota Duluth programs are charged a program fee. The fee for this program can be used to assist in estimating cost and is available by contacting the University of Minnesota, Duluth International Education. In most cases, airfare, field trips, meals, and personal expenses are additional. See Financial Planning to find resources on comparing costs.

Program Contact
For further information or questions about studying abroad as a University of Minnesota student, please call 612.626.9000 or 888.700.8636, email UMabroad@umn.edu or visit our online staff directory. For specific program questions, contact the program directly.

More Information

You can apply or visit UMD's web site for more information.