Amity Institute Of Higher Education Mauritius Online Application Form
Amity Institute Of Higher Education Application Forms
ARRANGEMENTS
Student should start making flight arrangements to Mauritius upon receiving the Letter of Offer and
ensure status of Student entry permit before confirming departure. The student should travel with the entry permit that would be sent to the student after fee payment and prior to the departure.
For international students, AIHE may request evidence of English proficiency as follows: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems). The minimum score required for admission is 55 for TOEFL test and a score of 6 for IELTS test, with no components less than 5.
MINIMUM REQUIRED FUNDS ON ARRIVAL
Foreign Students should travel to Mauritius with about US$1,000. This will help in the payment of down payment for accommodation and living expenses for about 2 weeks. Money-changing services are available at the Airport and at other approved moneychangers in the city.
Foreign Student should also have the means to pay for the first payment of the Course Fees according to the Payment advice.
Relevant original documents for Immigration at Sir Seewoosagar Ramgoolam International Airport, Mauritius
Documents to be produced include
Valid passport for minimum of 6 months
Letter of Offer from Amity Institute of Higher Education
Return Air Ticket valid for 90 days from arrival
Copy of entry permit Letter from Passport and Immigration Office (PIO)
ACCOMMODATION IN MAURITIUS
To that effect, Assistance will be provided to Foreign Students with contacts to housing agents and hostels. Foreign Students will take up direct dealings with the housing agents and hostels to find suitable accommodation
ARRIVAL PROCESSING BY AMITY INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Students will be received at the airport by a representative of Amity to take him/her to the place of residence.
STUDENT VISA PROCESSING AT PIO
All necessary assistance will be given to Foreign Students to apply for the Student Visa with PIO.
Documents to be produced include
Valid passport for minimum of 6 months
Letter of Offer from Amity Institute of Higher Education
Copy of entry permit letter from PIO
Proof of Parents’ Occupations
Accommodation letter
Reports of prescribed Medical Examination and tests done in Mauritius
If all above conditions are met, a temporary visa will be issued and will be extended to the course duration period once the student satisfies a medical test to be done in Mauritius.
MEDICAL SCREENING
Foreign Students receive the Approved-in-Principle Letter from PIO and will have to proceed for Medical Screening at a clinic or public hospital once in Mauritius. The estimated cost is $50 to be paid by the Students.
The Medical Report is submitted to PIO by AIHE as a requirement for extension of the Student Visa. This requires about 5-7 working days for the whole process.
Foreign students are advised that their visa will not be renewed, should the medical results prove +ve for HIV, Hepatitis B and tuberculosis or infectious diseases. It is highly recommended that all foreign students undergo a medical test in authorized clinics in their own country to make up their final decision before coming to Mauritius.
SETTING UP OF BANK ACCOUNT
There are different requirements by the banks. Students need to ensure that they provide passport and entry permit for identification, for cashing travelers’ cheque or cash in terms of bank drafts. These can be deposited in the Student’s Account and drawn in 1 to 2 working days.
ORIENTATION FOR ALL STUDENTS
A comprehensive Orientation Programme will be conducted to introduce all Students of Amity Institute of Higher Education to the Course and the administration facilities.
The Orientation Programme will cover:
Students’ Code of Conduct – including dress code, class attendance, behavior, leave of absence, restrictions of working as per the guidelines of the Passport and Immigration Office.
Grievance Procedure
The requirements of the Course – course work, assignments, projects etc.
Examinations regulations
Library and study facilities
Student Services – including welfare and counselling services
Accommodation and Transportation
Insurance cover when studying at AIHE
Contact Numbers of Key Staff, useful contact details, feedback channel and reference to official website of the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC).
Examination policy