Living as Student

Experience Student Life

More Than Just a Degree — Discover the MCEM Student Experience

Building and Facilities

Our campus is located at 1st Floor, Orbis Court 132, St Jean Road, Quatre Bornes and is easily accessible from all corners of the island.
Our courses are delivered in a major purpose-built educational center. On campus you will find:

• Numerous spacious, modern classrooms
• In-house Library
• Campus-wide WiFi

Academic Support and Guidance

MCEM is committed to helping each student reach his or her full academic potential. Students are encouraged to give thoughtful consideration to their academic and personal goals and to take responsibility for their academic choices and decisions.
An Academic Advisor will be responsible to provide academic support and guidance to students. Academic Support is designed to assist students in refining and strengthening the academic skills necessary for success at MCEM.

MCEM provides a variety of academic services and resources to support student learning:
• Student strategies
• Content Tutoring
• Writing & Research
• Language (French & English)
• Mentoring
• Academic Achievement Programs
• Resources for students with disabilities
• Speaking and presentation
• Island Tour and Welcome Packs

English Support Class

If English is not your first language, MCEM offers the following English Support Programme which can be useful to students:
• Academic Writing Skills classes
• Speaking Skills classes
• Listening Skills classes
• Writing Advisory Service
• Tutorials

Free Transport

MCEM is located in the Quatre Bornes, and is easily accessible to main roads and motor ways. There are bus stops where you can take buses to go to different parts of the island.

As a student in Mauritius, you will be able to take advantage of free bus transport facilities that will allow you to travel to anywhere on the island.

Student Health

There are public hospitals, private clinics and hospitals. Students are able to receive free health services from hospitals. It is advisable to visit your national health services and learn more about the existing social security agreements or conventions between Mauritius and your home country. It is further highly recommended to get a private health insurance before your departure.

Student Activities & Community Development

For the personal development of its students, MCEM has developed a calendar of activities with the aim of engaging students to recreational activities and have a break from their daily routines.

Activities not only include touring of the island, sports, dance and other entertainment activities but also consist of Community Development Projects by providing help and assistance to NGOs in order to contribute to the Mauritian society at large.

Counselling Service

MCEM offers student counselling service, as the welfare of students is its major concern. The aim is to ensure that whatever personal, emotional or psychological problems students experience, the impact of it on academic studies are kept to a minimum and the student’s capacity for achievement is optimised.
Counselling service provides assistance to problems which include:
• homesickness
• loneliness
• cultural transition
• social skills
• self-esteem issues
• confidence building
• stress and anxiety
• depression and suicidal feelings
• loss and bereavement
• trauma and crisis intervention
• addictions
• academic problems including motivation and concentration
• relationship issues
• family problems
• any other personal, emotional, social or psychological problem.

Accommodation

Some students prefer to stay around Port-Louis, others may be happy enough striking a balance between travel time and the type of accommodation on offer. The best plan is to explore our lists of location and its neighbourhood, and see what you like.

The type of accommodation available varies, from en-suite shower/toilet facilities to rooms with shared bathroom facilities. You will want to weigh up the type of accommodation and its associated cost before making a decision.

Associated Costs

Based on the quality and size of the room as well as the facilities on offer, accommodation varies in price. If you accept a room or apartment, you will be expected to sign a lease agreement for residential accommodation. The accommodation department will give more information about payment methods and how best to make the necessary arrangements for accommodation. Different accommodations at different prices are classified as follows:

Indicative Cost of Living in Mauritius

Estimated cost of living (including accommodation, food and pocket money) – US $300 per month.

Food & Music

Mauritius has a magnificent diversity of cuisines to offer. The most common varieties are Creole, Indian, European and Chinese, with seafood almost always the speciality.

Music

There is an excellent variety of music programmes on many radio channels, 24 hours a day, to satisfy all tastes. Popular singers from abroad often come to Mauritius to give a live performance.

Religion

You are free to practice your faith without any restriction or discrimination.

Timezone

+ 4 hours Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) & +3 hours Mid-European Time

Student Part-Time Job Placement Support

At MCEM, we are committed to empowering our students both academically and professionally.

Through our Part-Time Job Placement Support, we assist students in finding flexible
employment opportunities in sectors such as hospitality, food & beverage, retail, and other service industries.

Our dedicated team provides:
1. Personalized guidance on job search strategies
2. Assistance with CV and interview preparation
3. Access to a network of trusted local employers
4. Opportunities that align with academic schedules
These roles not only offer extra income, but also help students build practical experience, enhance communication and teamwork skills, and grow their professional network while studying.