Anna Medical College (AMC), located in the serene village of Montagne Blanche, is a private medical institution established in 2012. It is popular among international students, particularly from India and South Africa, due to its English-medium instruction and curriculum alignment with international standards.
Established: 2012.
Location: Sans Souci Road, Montagne Blanche, Moka District, Mauritius.
Degree Awarded: MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery).
Duration: 5 Years (10 Semesters).
Language of Instruction: English.
Affiliation: Degrees are awarded by the University of Technology Mauritius (UTM).
Accreditation: Recognized by the Medical Council of Mauritius (MCM), WHO, and listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS). It is also accredited by the NMC (India) and ECFMG (USA).
Environment: The campus is situated in a quiet, mountainous region, providing a distraction-free setting for medical studies.
Facilities: Includes multimedia classrooms, a central library with over 7,500 books, and modern laboratories for Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry.
Faculty: The teaching staff is a mix of experienced Indian and Mauritian professors, ensuring a familiar pedagogical style for South Asian students.
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
Flacq Hospital: AMC is officially attached to the Flacq Hospital, a large public facility that serves a population of approximately 170,000 people.
Clinical Exposure: Students rotate through departments such as Surgery, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Obstetrics.
Challenge: Some students note that while the hospital provides significant cases, it is located in a different district, requiring a commute for clinical years.
State University Affordability
Tuition at AMC is generally more affordable than in Western countries.
Annual Tuition Fee: Approx. $7,000 – $8,000 USD (₹6.5 – ₹7.5 Lakhs).
Registration/Processing Fee: Approx. $2,500 – $3,000 USD (one-time).
Semester Payment: Fees are often payable in two installments per year.
Total Course Cost: Excluding living expenses, the total tuition is roughly $40,000 – $45,000 USD for the 5-year program.
Setting: A rural village in the Moka district. It is peaceful and less expensive than the urban Cybercity or Port Louis.
Connectivity: The college provides organized transport for students residing in hostels to both the campus and the training hospitals.
Living Costs: A budget of $300 – $400 USD per month is usually sufficient for personal expenses beyond tuition and basic housing.
Safety: Montagne Blanche is a close-knit community with a very low crime rate, making it very safe for students.
Mandatory Residency: All international students are typically required to stay in AMC-managed hostels for their first two semesters.
Hostel Facilities: Fully furnished shared rooms (usually 2 or 3 students per room) with 24/7 security and Wi-Fi.
Cost: Approx. $1,000 – $1,200 USD per year.
Mess (Canteen): Serves both Continental and Indian cuisine to accommodate international dietary preferences.
Monthly Food Cost: Approx. $150 – $200 USD.
Academic: Minimum 50–60% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) in High School (12th Grade).
NEET (For Indians): Mandatory qualification is required to practice in India upon return.
English Requirement: If previous education was not in English, an IELTS (Score of 7.0) or TOEFL (550 Paper-based) may be required.
Visa: The college assists with the Mauritian Student Visa. Applicants must pass a mandatory medical check-up (including HIV and Hepatitis tests) upon arrival.
Intake: The primary intake begins in September, with applications usually closing by the end of August.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
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