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Established in 1965 in Réduit, in the district of Moka, the University of Mauritius (UoM) is the oldest and largest university in the country and the Indian Ocean. As UoM celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2025, it continues to build on its legacy of academic excellence and innovation. Over the years, UoM has grown into the leading university on the island, focusing on research, consultancy, and the development of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes to meet the requirements of the Mauritian economy. It currently comprises six faculties:
Faculty of Agriculture
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Information, Communication, and Digital Technologies
Faculty of Law and Management
Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Social Studies & Humanities
Additionally, it houses six centers:
The Center for Biomedical and Biomaterials Research (CBBR)
The Center for Innovative and Lifelong Learning (CILL)
The Center for Professional Legal Studies
The International Center for Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality
The Center for Research on Slavery and Indenture (CRSI)
The Center for Information Technology and Systems (CITS)
The current vision of the university is to position itself as a research-engaged and entrepreneurial institution. This vision empowers UoM to play an active role in building the human, intellectual, business, and social capital needed for Mauritius to develop an innovation-based economy. To achieve this, UoM has not only developed the tripartite relationship (UoM-Government-Industry) but is also engaging closely with the community in what is coined as a quadruple helix of innovation.
UoM extends its academic reach through its branch located in the Core Building at Ebène. This strategic location places students and professionals in the heart of Ebène Cybercity, Mauritius's premier business and technology hub. The Ebène branch offers a variety of programs focused on business, management, and professional development. The convenience of the Metro Express service enhances accessibility, with the Ebène Metro Station providing direct connections to the main campus in Réduit and key locations across the island.
Host institution
Center for Biomedical and Biomaterials Research (CBBR)
Biomaterials, Drug Delivery and Nanotechnology (BDDN) Unit
The Center for Biomedical and Biomaterials Research (CBBR) is led by Prof. Archana Bhaw-Luximon and supported by a team of postdoctoral researchers, PhD students, and research assistants. The BDDN Unit at CBBR focuses on polymeric/biomaterials engineering, nanomedicine, and nano-biotechnology. Researchers engineer biomaterials from land and marine resources for tissue regeneration and cancer regenerative medicine, specifically designing scaffolds to target and kill cancer cells while accelerating wound healing. In the realm of nano-biotechnology, CBBR leverages nanoscale materials and technologies to develop innovative solutions for medical and biological applications. This includes the creation of nanofiber scaffolds for tissue engineering and targeted drug delivery systems.
CBBR provides access to advanced equipment for nanofiber fabrication, microscopy imaging, chemical and elemental analysis, mechanical and thermal testing, vitamin and mineral profiling, and in vitro studies, as well as in vivo studies in collaboration with CYROI in Réunion Island, and WADDP, South Africa. The center supports both complex research and routine testing, assisting industries with R&D and product innovation. A key activity of CBBR is capacity building, with the training of approximately 60 undergraduate students, 10 master’s students, and 30 PhDs, along with providing advanced training for postdocs, co-ops, and research assistants. This effort aims to empower young scientists and support the biotech industry ecosystem in Mauritius.
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