Based on the Live-Work-Enjoy-Learn philosophy, Uniciti is poised to be an integrated and connected city that will promote sustainable development through a knowledge economy. The Medine Group is indeed committed towards providing a Smart City whose main driver would be Education and more particularly Higher Education, with the setting up of the “Uniciti Education Hub” as an international and integrated campus geared towards Africa and the sub-region. Today, our Higher Education offer spearheads and represents the flagship programme of the Uniciti Education Hub.
With over 1,800 students enrolled in prominent international higher education institutions in 2020, the Uniciti Education hub is a unique concept encompassing education, research and innovation through tangible partnerships with top-notch international institutions.
The Uniciti Education Hub is an integrated campus which consists of state-of-the-art facilities, student housing and other facilities such as a sports complex, shopping and recreational activities. The campus hosts several international institutions, making it an exciting and enriching pluridisciplinary learning environment. For international students, we even take care of administrative procedures for visa application during your stay in Mauritius!
Two programmes: LL.B and LL.M.
The Bachelor of Laws, LL.B. (Hons) and LL.M. International Business Law have been tailored to address the local and African needs. Students will be able to leverage on the expertise of the most prestigious French Law University to secure their career in Law and Business Law.
As a student of Paris-Panthéon-Assas University, you will gain an in-depth understanding of some of the most important and rapidly changing fields of law and a nuanced understanding of European legal system and culture.
A unique student experience in Mauritius
The Paris-Pantheon-Assas University is hosted by Uniciti Education Hub, located at Pierrefonds.
- Lecture room: the lecture classroom used by students allow real-time communication over internet and on-demand broadcasting of class session.
- Resource Centre: a physical reserve library where reference materials is kept for onsite consultation with computers, printers and study space.
- Square Root & Vatel restaurant: students restaurants available on campus.
- Sport Facilities: SPARC is the newest and largest multi-sport facility located on the west coast of Mauritius. SPARC offers a premier experience in health, fitness, sport and leisure options to greatly enhance our students’ lives. More information here.
- Internet and phone connections: free access wifi around campus.
Life in Mauritius
Banking: Mauritius hosts a number of financial institutions with a comprehensive product offering and banking facilities. The major banks of Mauritius are MCB, SBM, Bank One, Afrasia, and MPCB among others. There are many insurance companies to cater for your personal needs for you to choose from as you will need to apply for a medical insurance to pursue your studies on the Uniciti Education Hub. You may choose to apply for one in your home country or in Mauritius.
Catering: Mauritius can boast itself of its mix of cultures translated into its cuisine. While you go around the island you will be indulged in a burst of different flavours and cultural dishes, from Chinese, Indian, European and other local cuisine with a distinctive preparation. Feel the same Mauritian welcome in restaurants as in snacks.
Transport and Driving: Mauritius is a left-side drive country with a dense traffic along the main roads connecting cities. Purchasing a car can be quite costly but travelling by bus is a free alternative.
Travel, Visa and vaccine: You need an updated passport prior to departure and with a validity of at least six months after leaving Mauritius. Your student visa will be provided to you by the Uniciti Education Hub or through the institution at which you enrolled. The Passport and Immigration Office is the regulatory body to deliver your visa once you are admitted. It is good to know that the local authorities have the right to reject visa applications without notice. There is no mandatory vaccination for traveling to Mauritius.
