University admission in Mauritius

Official entry requirements

As classified by the country with UNESCO (ISCED 2011), reference year 2022. Universities may set higher requirements.

School-leaving qualification (upper secondary)

• Upper Secondary Education (Grades 12 & 13; )2 years, from age 16

  Minimum entry: School Certificate (SC) OR General Certificate of Education (GCE) - O level

  Awards: Cambridge Higher School Certificate (HSC) OR Certificate of Education (GCE) - A level

Bachelor's or equivalent (first degree)

• Bachelor's Degree3 years, from age 18

  Minimum entry: Higher School Certificate or GCE A Level - ISCED 3 or ISCED 5 (gives direct entry to final year)

  Awards: Bachelors Degree

Short-cycle tertiary (diplomas)

• National Diploma/ Diploma/ Higher National Diploma programme2 years, from age 18

  Minimum entry: Higher School Certificate OR General Certificate of Education - A Level OR National Certificate Level 4 OR National Trade Certificate Level 2 OR National Certificate Level 5 OR 'Brevet de Technicien' in relevant trades

  Awards: National Diploma/ Diploma/ Higher National Diploma

• Diploma (academic oriented)2 years, from age 18

  Minimum entry: School Certificate OR General Certificate of Education O-Level plus a minimum of two principal subjects at Higher School Certificate OR General Certificate of Education A-Level

  Awards: Diploma (academic oriented)