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  • Founded in 1965, the University of Mauritius (UoM) is the island’s oldest public university and is the premier higher education institution in Mauritius, dedicated to fostering academic excellence and contributing to the socio-economic development of the nation.  

To thrive as a leading University with global recognition through excellence in education, research and social engagement. 

To empower and transform communities by promoting academic excellence through innovative teaching methods, knowledge creation, engagement with the industry and acting as a think tank 

A. Research & Consultancy Projects 

  1. Sustainable Development and Environmental Science
  2. Agriculture, Food Security, and Biotechnology
  3. Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
  4. Health Sciences and Biomedical Research
  5. Oceanography and Marine Science
  6. Business, Economics, and Finance
  7. Social Sciences, Humanities, and Education
  8. Engineering and Technology
  9. Energy and Renewable Resources
  10. Legal Studies
  11. Biogas production & Waste Management

  • Over the past six years, UoM has put in place several research funding/incentive schemes to promote research and to respond to the research and innovation needs of the country.  These include pure and applied research, innovation and commercialization, research capacity building, research dissemination, research infrastructure developing, among others. 
  • UoM is also actively engaged in seeking research funding from external organisations such as IOC, AFD, EU, Institute of Research for Sustainable Development (IRD), IORA, ACU, United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), amongst others.   
  • Research undertaken by UoM academics has gained recognition thereby enhancing the visibility of the University. Some UoM Researchers have been recognized by Clarivate among the world most influential scholars in its “Highly Cited Researchers” list of 2022, for two consecutive years now (https://clarivate.com/highly-cited-researchers/).  
  • Working closely with the Public Sector, UoM Academics and Researches are often called upon to provide expert advice and conduct studies that inform public policy, one recent example being the formulation of the National Employment Policy 2024-2028 approved by Cabinet. 

Collaborations with national (public and private sectors) and international partners (Universities and Research Institutions) have facilitated knowledge production and exchange and expanded research horizons, positioning the University of Mauritius as a hub for research excellence.  

  • Conduct research and innovation in areas that will make a significant impact on the community; 
  • Increase enrolment of students at doctoral level; 
  • Promote regional and international research collaborations; 
  • Increase the percentage of internal funding for research and innovation; 
  • Promote applied research 
  • Implement a funding and administrative mechanism/framework to support patent application and filing; 
  • Enhancing global ranking; 
  • Recruit Academics with research degrees 

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