University of Mauritius
Mauritius
University of Mauritius
Contact Person: Prof. George Eshiwani Vice Chancellor Kenyatta University P.O.Box 43844 Nairobi, Kenya Fax: (254-2) 212604
The University of Mauritius Act, 1971, providing for the present Constitution and Statutes, received the assent of H.E the Governor General on the 31st of May, 1971 and came into effect on 1st July 1971. The act establishes the fundamental powers and structure of the University and defines its purpose and entity as a legally independent body. There are five faculties in the University. There is a Center for Distance learning which was established in 1993.
Department in Focus:
The university if Mauritius does not offer degree programs in the area(s) mentioned in your letter. However, modules in the land surveying, remote sensing and GIS form part of the curriculum of the B.Eng (Hons) Civil Engineering Course offered by the University. A module in GIS is being offered to students following and modules in space science Technology are offered at B.Sc level in the Faculty of Science.