Proximity to the Institute

Some students prefer to stay near to Atlantis House. 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.
Types of Accommodation
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 costs of living in Mauritius

• Estimated cost of living (including accommodation, food and pocket money) – US $300 per month.
Food
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.
Time zone
+ 4 hours Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) & +3 hours Mid-European Time