University of Mauritius
| University of Mauritius | |
|---|---|
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| Motto | Transforming lives, inspiring change |
| Established | 1965 |
| Type | Public |
| Chancellor | Sir Ramesh Jeewoolall |
| Admin. staff | 1,048 |
| Students | 13,925[1] |
| Undergraduates | 11,415[1] |
| Postgraduates | 2,510[1] |
| Location |
Réduit, Moka, Mauritius Coordinates: 20°14′1.9968″S 57°29′49.3″E / 20.233888000°S 57.497028°E |
| Colours | White and Blue |
| Website | www.uom.ac.mu |
The University of Mauritius (UOM) (French: Université de Maurice) is a national University in Mauritius. It is the oldest and largest university in the country in terms of student enrollment and curriculum offered. The public university's main campus is located at Réduit, Moka. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who was accompanied by His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, inaugurated the University on 24th March 1972.[2]
Faculties
Originally, the university had three schools, namely Agriculture, Administration and Industrial Technology. It has since expanded to comprise five faculties, namely Agriculture, Engineering, Law and Management, Science, and Social Studies & Humanities. The programmes of the University are internationally recognised and include quality assurance mechanisms such as the external examiner system and links with renowned Universities worldwide.[citation needed]
Students Union
The Students Union, established in 1971, is run by and for students. It works for the interest of students. Four student form part of the student union, the membership fee being included in the registration.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "institution0910.xls" (Microsoft Excel spreadsheet). Higher Education Statistics Agency. Retrieved 2011-08-17.
- ↑ "History". University of Mauritius. Retrieved 23 June 2012.
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