Swansea University Mauritius

📍 Uniciti Education Hub, Pierrefonds, Mauritius

#292

QS World Rank
of Swansea University

~30

First Cohort

Sept

2024 Launch

2024

Established

#292

Swansea University, Wales, UK

Founded 1920 · Swansea, South Wales · Research-led UK university

🏛 About the Home University

Swansea University Bay Campus, South Wales

Swansea University was founded in 1920 and is located on the coast of South Wales, UK. It is a research-led institution ranked in the top 300 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025) and is internationally recognised for the quality of its education and research. Swansea is consistently rated among the leading UK providers of healthcare and life sciences education, ranking 2nd in the UK for Health Professions (Guardian University Guide 2024), Top 10 in the UK for Nursing (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024), and 5th in the UK for Medicine (Sunday Times). Its Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science delivers research-led teaching with strong health, social care, industry, civic, and international links.

📍 About this Campus

Swansea University Mauritius campus, Uniciti Education Hub, Pierrefonds

Swansea University launched its Mauritius operation in September 2024 through a strategic partnership with Uniciti International Education Hub (UIEH), part of the Medine Group. Located at the Uniciti Education Hub in Pierrefonds on the west coast of Mauritius, the partnership establishes a Regional Centre of Excellence in Healthcare and Medical Training, addressing both Mauritian and wider African continental healthcare workforce needs. The first BSc (Hons) Nursing Top-Up cohort began in September 2024, with the next intake scheduled for February 2026. The programme is accredited by the Mauritius Nursing Council (MNC) and graduates receive a degree directly awarded by Swansea University in the UK. The launch was officially marked by Swansea's Vice Chancellor, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for International Engagement, and the British High Commissioner to Mauritius.

🏗 Programme Features

🎓Full Swansea UK-awarded degree

📅1 year full-time (4 modules at Level 6)

💻Hybrid: in-person + online delivery

🩺Faculty of Medicine, Health & Life Science

🏆Top 10 UK for Nursing (Times 2024)

🌍Open to nurses across the region

✅Mauritius Nursing Council accredited

⚠️Does not confer UK NMC registration

📚 Programmes & Fees

Programme	Level	Duration	Annual Fee	Entry (A-Level)
BSc (Hons) Nursing Top-Up	UG	1 yr	~£4,250/yr	See website

Designed for diploma-qualified registered nurses. Modules: Health Promotion & Public Health; Contemporary Issues in Mental Health Practice; Evidence-Based Practice & Nursing Research; Introduction to Clinical Leadership. Entry requires current registration with a relevant nursing council. Fees shown are approximate GBP (converted from USD at ~0.79). Always verify directly with the institution for the most current information.

💰 Scholarships & Funding

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Swansea–Uniciti Healthcare Scholarship

Selected applicants from across Africa may be eligible for partial scholarships under the Regional Centre of Excellence initiative

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Employer Sponsorship

Many candidates are sponsored by hospitals or healthcare employers wishing to upskill their nursing workforce

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Mauritius Government Support

Mauritian nurses may be eligible for state subsidies through the Higher Education Commission. Verify directly with UIEH.

🌟 Student Life

The Uniciti International Education Hub at Pierrefonds is a purpose-built academic campus on Mauritius's west coast, part of the Medine Group's wider development that includes student residences, sports facilities, and the SPARC multi-sport centre. The hub also hosts Middlesex University Mauritius, Curtin Mauritius, Vatel Mauritius, Amity Mauritius, and Université Paris-Panthéon-Assas, making it a multi-national academic community. Pierrefonds is close to Flic-en-Flac beach and provides easy access to the island's west-coast amenities. The Nursing Top-Up cohort is small and tightly cohort-based, with intensive two-week teaching blocks per module followed by supported online learning, designed so working nurses can continue in their roles while studying.

📋 Key Facts

LocationUniciti Education Hub, Pierrefonds, Mauritius

QS Rank#292
(home university)

Established2024

DeliveryHybrid (in-person + online)

A-LevelSee website

IBSee website

IELTS5.5

TuitionUG: ~£4,250/yr

Flic-en-Flac coastline, west coast Mauritius near Pierrefonds

💳 Cost of Living

AccommodationMUR 8,000–18,000/mo (~£140–320)

FoodMUR 6,000–10,000/mo (~£100–175)

TransportMUR 1,500–3,000/mo (~£25–55)

Total (est.)~£270–550/mo

Many students continue working while studying due to the hybrid format. Estimates only; costs vary by lifestyle.

📝 How to Apply

Verify you hold a Diploma in Nursing and active registration with a relevant nursing council
Prepare academic transcripts and English-test results (IELTS 5.5)
Apply directly via Uniciti International Education Hub (UIEH)
Receive offer and pay deposit
If based outside Mauritius, apply for student visa
Begin programme (next intake: February 2026)

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