Study at Universite des Mascareignes
We aim to produce research leaders, working with integrity and motivated to make a positive impact on society. We prepare our research candidates to be able to work across disciplines which is a necessary skill to confront society’s grand challenges in both academic and non-academic roles. The Doctoral School organises specialist courses and transferable skills seminars for PhD students. Research conducted by research candidates span across engineering, renewable energy, sustainable development, Information and Communication Technology and Management.
Research areas:
• Engineering and Sustainable Development
• Information and Communication Technology
• Management and Social Sciences
• Sustainability and Climate Change
• Digital Humanities
• E-Health
Sustainability and Climate Change Programme (SCCP)
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Opportunities for PhD Project
The Sustainability and Climate Change Programme (SCCP) is a post-graduate applied research initiative recently launched at Université des Mascareignes. Although it applies a transdisciplinary research perspective, it is housed in the Faculty of Sustainable Development and Engineering for administrative purposes. The SCCP applies a systemic approach to investigating sustainability and climate change issues that are of foremost importance to Mauritius and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in general. The SCCP is proposing a wide range of thematic areas for doctoral projects.
While a list of research topics is proposed for the different thematic areas*, prospective researchers are encouraged to propose novel research ideas. All research will use novel approaches and advanced modeling tools and techniques while adopting systemic and transdisciplinary approaches. Both qualitative and quantitative approaches will be promoted.
Thematic areas are as follows: Climate Change / Sustainability Issues. Sub-thematic areas are done on the presentation's document of the SSCP.
Interested candidates are requested to contact the following persons:
Dr T. Cunden, Senior Lecturer of Sustainable Development and Engineering (tcunden@udm.ac.mu)
Dr R. Khoodeeram, Senior Lecturer and Head of Bel Air Campus (rkhoodeeram@udm.ac.mu)
Dr P Deenapanray, Adjunct Professor, Sustainability and Climate Change Programme (pdeenapanray@udm.ac.mu / sanju@ecolivinginaction.com)
General admission criteria and fees View Guidelines
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1. MPhil
Entry requirements
We require applicants to hold at least a Second class Honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in a related subject area for entry. (FT- 2 Years, PT- 3 Years)
2. MPhil/PhD
Entry requirements
We require applicants to hold at least a Second class Honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in a related subject area for entry. (FT- 3 Years, PT- 5 Years)
3. PhD
Entry requirements
We require applicants to hold an MPhil or a Master’s degree (or overseas equivalent) in a related subject area for entry.(FT- 3 Years, PR- 5 Years)
4. Mode of application:
Candidates should submit
Candidates should submit
1. Filled application form
2. Letter of motivation
3. Research proposal
4. Details of Director of Studies (main supervisor) (eligibility criteria is on application form)
5. Copy of educational certificates. Candidates holding foreign qualifications are advised to pursue recognition and equivalence of their credentials from the Higher Education Commission. Visit (https://www.hec.mu/recognition_equivalence ) for more information.
6. Copy of National Identity Card/Passport
7. Proof of payment for application fee (MRU 700 for Maurtian applicants and 25 USD for international applicants – excluding bank charges)
5. Fees
Mauritian students: Rs 60 000 yearly + Rs 5500 admin fees
• International students:
• (Non-SADC countries): Rs 107 000 + Rs 5500 admin fees
• (SADC countries): Rs 60 000 + Rs 5500 admin fees