Charles Telfair Campus, a favourite destination for international students

In recent years, the number of international students has significantly increased at CTC. There were initially 20 of them and today, the enrolment figure has reached over 130.

The higher education institution has quickly set up the organisation required to respond to such success. Everything from the student residences to the reception service is designed to ease their integration on our island.

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Most of these international students come from East Africa (Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Kenya, Zambia), South Africa and Madagascar. They all have the ambition to carve a bright future for themselves. “Discussions are underway to take in students from India as well,” says CTC’s Head of Marketing, Kanya Santokhee.

“Welcoming international students helps create a diverse environment. The social and economic benefits of this model have been demonstrated in many countries,” adds the Executive Director, Dr Jérémy Charoux.

Counsellors are available to support these students and answer their questions. Nothing is left to chance, from the courses to the budget and administrative procedures. A well-oiled process is set in motion as soon as they register.

• Administrative assistance: students are guided by the International Department for their visa formalities, accommodation, opening of bank accounts, medical tests, insurance, transportation and first shopping.
• Meet & Greet: students are met at the airport and taken to their accommodation. They are handed a pack with basic necessities (tea, coffee, food for the first day) on the way. After a good night’s sleep, a tour of the campus will be arranged.
• Orientation: a week later, the International Department team and Heads of Faculties take over for practical and academic issues.

“I was anxious before my arrival, I was afraid I wouldn’t fit in easily. But the hospitality of the CTC staff and the friends I made in the student residence quickly made me feel comfortable,” says Wallance Elias Kalist, a first-year international student in business.

“It’s true, they are very helpful! They took care of all the documentation for the trip, I felt like I didn’t have to do anything!” enthusiastically adds Tariq Hillal Hamad, a first-year management and marketing student from Tanzania.

Some figures about Charles Telfair Campus

2,130 students enrolled
18,000 alumni
140 employees
3 affiliated international universities

On the cutting edge of innovation

CTC is constantly innovating to expand opportunities offered to international students. In 2021, they opened their first on-campus student residences. The occupancy rate was already 85% on opening with residents from 16 countries!

“Our accommodation offers modern amenities, including en-suite bathrooms, electronic keycards, open-plan kitchens, cleaning and security services. Residents also have access to on-campus work and recreation spaces. The formula is very popular and we are fully booked for the next semester,” says a very satisfied Dr Charoux.

CTC has also launched a nursing degree, accredited by Curtin University in Australia – the only one available in the private sector in Mauritius. “Foreign students should find this offer interesting due to its excellent value for money,” says Kanya Santokhee. There is a wide range of courses, from design to communication, education and psychology, among others.

CTC x Telfair = well-rounded students

Moka’s future city centre, Telfair has a modern, sustainable and connected urban setting that promises a vibrant lifestyle for these newcomers. They will find:

• Nearby conveniences (and plenty of them!): shops, businesses, a park, a clinic, a sports centre (Synergy) and a club, Moka Rangers, with a host of student deals!
• A hub for modern companies, representing as many internship opportunities;
• A meeting place: the Telfair Amphitheatre with its complimentary cultural and sports activities all week long is a definite attraction (see the calendar of activities at mokamwad.mu)!

Charles Telfair Campus’ offer has a distinct advantage for international students: a dynamic living environment in the heart of Moka Smart City. A strategic decision that shows a real desire to position itself as a hub for new talent in Africa.

To learn more about offers available at Charles Telfair Campus, visit: https://www.telfair.ac.mu/