Open University of Mauritius Application for July/August Intake
Application Open for July/Aug 2022 intake.
Closing date to apply online: 15 June 2022
Application Procedures – click here
Application Link – click here
Entry Requirements for Undergraduate Programmes – click here
Entry requirements for undergraduate programmes
A. To secure a seat in an undergraduate programme, applicants should have a minimum of:
- THREE Credits and TWO Pass in subjects at the level of Cambridge School Certificate or
GCE O-Level;
AND - a minimum of TWO Advanced subjects at the level of HSC or GCE A-Level or Open
University Foundation Programme.
B. For fresh HSC School Leavers, the entry requirements are as follows: - FIVE credits in subjects at SC;
AND - Either Pass in THREE Advanced subjects and ONE Advanced Subsidiary subject at the
level of Cambridge Higher School Certificate or GCE A-Level;
OR
Pass in TWO Advanced subjects and TWO Advanced Subsidiary subjects at the level of
Cambridge Higher School Certificate or GCE A-Level;
OR
Pass in THREE Advanced subjects at the level of London General Certificate Examination.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDERGRADUTE DEGREE AS PER THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF
OU
4.3 General Entry Requirements under Direct Entry to Undergraduate Programmes
Applicants should fulfil the following conditions:
OPTION I Cambridge School Certificate with at least three credits or equivalent and either Two
passes at Principal Level (A-Level) (in appropriate subjects as indicated in the specific programme
requirements)
or An appropriate equivalent Diploma/Certificate/Foundation programme approved by the Open
University of Mauritius.
Learners who do not qualify under option I may register for Foundation Courses offered by OU.
Learners must successfully complete eight modules at the level of foundation in order to be eligible
to apply for undergraduate programmes.
OPTION 2 Submission of a comprehensive portfolio for possible recognition of prior
learning/experience (RPL/RPE) as an alternative to above along with evidence for the
language/numeracy/ICT skills required for the programme of study
Programmes on Offer – click here
Exemption Criteria (click here)
Regulations for the Degrees of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) click here
Regulations for the Degrees of Doctor in Business Administration (DBA) click here
Synopsis Template for PhD
Synopsis Template for those applying for PhD –click here
PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY FOR AN OVERVIEW OF THE COMPLETE
APPLICATION/REGISTRATION PROCESS BEFORE STARTING THE PROCEDURES
Step 1: Click on ‘Enrol Now’ followed by ‘Application Link’
Fill in the online form at https://oumauritius.com/application
Verify the accuracy of all information and click on ‘Submit’.
After submitting your application online, you will receive an acknowledgment email containing your
Application Code (RDAP NO.). Please keep this code handy as you will need it for further
admission processes.
Step 2: Payment of application fee of Rs 1,000 (non- refundable)
You will obtain the links for specific payment vouchers after submitting your online application.
Please, click on ‘Cash Deposit Voucher’ or ‘Bank Transfer Voucher’ to access the appropriate voucher
which should be printed and produced at any SBM counter, if you choose that option. Payment
options are as follows:
• Option 1: Visit any SBM branch and effect the payment at the counter after presenting either
the Cash Deposit Voucher or the Bank Transfer voucher;
• Option 2: Internet Banking – where the fees can be transferred to OU’s SBM Account
61025100002513;
• Option 3: Juice Mobile application (subject to user limit per day)
• Option 4: my.t billpay (subject to a limit of Rs 5,000 per day).
For all transactions, applicants should ensure that their application (RDAP) code and full
name appear as a reference for identification purposes. After payment of the application
fee, the Cash Deposit voucher, Bank Transfer Voucher, or any other proof of payment
should be emailed immediately to feesfinance@open.ac.mu to complete your application
process. In the mail, please mention your name, phone number, programme(s) applied
for, and your RDAP code. A hard copy of the proof of payment should be submitted to the
Admission Office during the verification of documents process.
Step 3: Submission of documents
After the submission of your online application form and payment of the application fee, please bring the
original and copy of all documents to the Open University of Mauritius, Réduit, from 27 June to 02 July
2022 at latest (refer to the exact schedule posted on our website). Non-submission of the requested
documents by the due date will automatically lead to the rejection of your application.
Depending on the evolution of the pandemic, any change regarding the submission of
documents will be displayed on the website of the Open University of Mauritius at
http://www.open.ac.mu.
Documents required (copy and original)
- Application Form (duly filled and signed)
- FTES Form (duly filled in and signed – applicable for those applying for Undergraduate
programmes only) - Academic Certificates
- Birth Certificate
- Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
- National ID Card
- Proof of address
- Proof of application fee paid
- Two recent passport size photos
- Original Vaccination Card to facilitate access at the University
IMPORTANT: the Cash Deposit voucher, Bank Transfer Voucher or any other proof of payment
should be emailed to: feesfinance@open.ac.mu
STEP 4 – REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT OF FIRST SEMESTER MODULES
Successful applicants shall then receive an offer of seat by email and shall be requested to
complete registration procedures. Follow the link that shall be provided to register.
Applicants may effect payment of registration fees by one of the four options:
• Option 1: Visit any SBM branch and effect the payment at the counter after
presenting either the Cash Deposit Voucher or the Bank Transfer voucher;
• Option 2: Internet Banking – where the fees can be transferred to OU’s SBM Account
61025100002513;
• Option 3: Juice Mobile application (subject to user limit per day)
• Option 4: my.t billpay (subject to limit of Rs 5,000 per day)
For all transactions, applicants should ensure that their RDAP Number and full name
appear as reference for identification purposes.
IMPORTANT: Applicants are requested to submit the proof of payment and the modules registration
form to the Admission Office or send a scanned copy or a properly photographed copy on
applicationdoc@open.ac.mu before 16 July 2022 at latest. Non-submission of payment evidence by
this date will mean that applicant is not interested. The proof of payments should also be copied to
Finance Division by email at feesfinance@open.ac.mu. During all financial transactions, applicants
should ensure that their RDAP number and full name appear as a reference for identification
purposes. In all emails, please mention your name, the programme you have applied for, your
application code, and your mobile number.