# Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Medical College > SSR Medical College has run an English-medium MBBS programme since 2002, with the degree awarded by the University of Mauritius. The programme is listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools with ECFMG-certification eligibility for every graduating class since 2002, and degrees are noted as acceptable to Canadian provincial and territorial medical regulatory authorities. - Canonical page: https://www.studentstraffic.com/university/ssr-medical-college - Last reviewed: 2026-07-12 - Publisher: Students Traffic (https://www.studentstraffic.com/) ## Key facts - Location: Belle Rive, [Mauritius](https://www.studentstraffic.com/countries/mauritius) - Type: Private - Established: 2002 - Official website: http://www.ssrmedicalcollege.com - Published programmes on Students Traffic: 1 ## Recognition and approvals - World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS/FAIMER) — listed (School ID F0000326), currently operational - ECFMG Certification — graduates eligible to apply, graduation years 2002-present - Medical Council of Canada (MCC) — degree acceptable to Canadian provincial/territorial medical regulatory authorities, per WDOMS Sponsor Notes - Degree awarded by the University of Mauritius, a public university - Verify: [World Directory of Medical Schools — SSR Medical College listing](https://search.wdoms.org/home/SchoolDetail/F0000326) - Verify: [SSR Medical College — official Course page (recognition and affiliation details)](http://www.ssrmedicalcollege.com/main.php?do=clientsitecontent&action=home&pageid=course) ## Programmes | Programme | Course | Duration | Medium | Tuition per year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/ssr-medical-college-mbbs) | MBBS | 6 years | English | $8,000 (2026-2027) | ## Why students choose it - Listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools (FAIMER School ID F0000326), currently operational, with open-ended ECFMG-certification eligibility for every graduating class from 2002 onward, and degrees noted as acceptable to Canadian provincial and territorial medical regulatory authorities. - A degree awarded by the University of Mauritius, a public university, rather than by the college itself. - A transparent, itemized 2026/27 fee schedule with no differential pricing by nationality, plus an optional 20% tuition discount for a one-time upfront payment. ## Things to consider - No transfers or lateral entry from other medical colleges are accepted under any circumstances. - Fees are explicitly non-refundable under multiple conditions (ineligibility, dropping out, disciplinary expulsion or any other reason), and campus logistics room charges are payable for the full year even if a student moves out mid-year. - SSR's own pages contain some internal inconsistencies (for example, differing meal arrangements-charge figures and a stale currency-conversion reference), so applicants should confirm exact current figures directly with the college before paying. ## Best fit for - Indian and Southern African applicants who can attend an in-person interview in New Delhi, Durban, or on the Mauritius campus. - Students able to fund the full USD 45,000 programme cost (or USD 37,000 under the one-time-payment discount) without relying on an SSR-administered scholarship. - Applicants comfortable with a straightforward, exam-score-and-interview admissions process rather than a competitive standardized-test-ranked system. ## Campus and city SSR Medical College admits two cohorts a year (February/March and August/September), each around 75 students, on an 18-acre campus near Curepipe with more than 300 hostel rooms across 10 blocks. College transport runs between the campus and its teaching hospitals. The college sits near Curepipe in central Mauritius, roughly 15 km from the capital Port Louis and from the international airport. Admission interviews are held not only on campus but also in New Delhi and Durban, reflecting the college's largest applicant pools from India and Southern Africa. The 5-year, 10-semester MBBS runs in three phases (Semesters I-III, IV-VI, VII-X), each gated by passing the prior phase's subjects, followed by a compulsory 1-year rotating internship. Clinical training runs at Victoria Hospital (800 beds) and Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital (600 beds), both Mauritius government hospitals, with additional exposure at other government-approved sites. University of Mauritius examinations combine theory, practical and viva voce/OSCE-style components, requiring 80% physical attendance. Internship arrangements differ by cohort: since a 2022 Mauritius-government agreement (reflected in a November 2023 Medical Council of Mauritius Act amendment), students admitted from 2022 onward are intended to intern in Mauritius government hospitals, while earlier cohorts of Indian graduates historically completed internship at named hospitals in India (including Safdarjung, Sir Ganga Ram and KEM Mumbai). ## Hostel, food and safety The campus has more than 300 hostel rooms across 10 blocks, a short distance from the academic building, with separate accommodation for men and women. Rooms are furnished twin-sharing with an attached bathroom; a single-occupancy option is generally available from the second year, subject to availability. Hostel space covers roughly 80% of students, so it is not guaranteed for everyone. A one-time, non-refundable Hostel Registration Fee of USD 2,000 applies, plus USD 100/month for a twin-sharing room or USD 200/month for a single room, paid in advance for the full year. Hostel residence is not compulsory; students may live off-campus from the second year with permission. Two contractor-run messes operate on campus, catering Indian and other cuisines on a cash-and-carry basis, at an approximate cost of USD 100-170 per month; mess charges are paid directly to the operator, not to the college. No university-published campus-safety statistics were found. The hostel blocks are separated by gender, and the college provides its own transport between campus and teaching hospitals. Admissions and student queries are handled through the college's Mauritius registered office and a New Delhi liaison office; the college explicitly states it has no recruiting agents and warns applicants to pay fees only directly to its own bank account. ## Frequently asked questions ### Is the MBBS programme direct-entry after high school? Yes. Admission follows Class 12/HSC/A-Level results (plus a NEET pass for Indian applicants), with no separate bachelor's or foundation stage required first. ### Who awards the MBBS degree? The degree is awarded by the University of Mauritius, a public university; SSR Medical College is the affiliated teaching institution. ### How long is the programme? 5 years (10 semesters of 6 months each), followed by a compulsory 1-year rotating internship. ### What is the current tuition fee? USD 8,000 per year (USD 40,000 total tuition over 5 years) plus a one-time, non-refundable USD 5,000 registration fee, for a grand total of USD 45,000 on the standard yearly payment plan. A one-time-payment option offers a 20% tuition discount, bringing the total to USD 37,000. ### Are there additional fees besides tuition? Yes -- a USD 100 per-subject examination fee, and a USD 1,000 per-subject fee for repeating a failed subject at the university-exam level. ### What entrance exam does the university require? Indian applicants must have qualified NEET (any year's result is accepted); other applicants are assessed on their secondary-school science and English grades. There is no separate SSR-administered entrance exam. ### When does the academic year start? SSR runs two intakes a year (February/March and August/September). For the August/September 2026 batch, the stated deadline is 15 August 2026 for Indian applicants and 15 January 2027 for the international batch. ### Is a scholarship available for MBBS students? No SSR-funded scholarship exists for any nationality, per the college's own FAQ. The college separately references a Mauritius-government scholarship scheme for students from some African countries, but its current status could not be independently verified. ### Do Indian students need NEET to join this programme? Yes. NEET is compulsory for Indian applicants, and since June 2018 a NEET pass has served as the deemed Eligibility Certificate for joining an MBBS programme abroad, without a separate certificate. After graduating, Indian students must still clear India's FMGE screening exam (or its planned NExT successor) before practising in India. ## Sources - [World Directory of Medical Schools — SSR Medical College listing](https://search.wdoms.org/home/SchoolDetail/F0000326) (checked 2026-07-25) - [SSR Medical College — official Course and Admissions pages](http://www.ssrmedicalcollege.com/main.php?do=clientsitecontent&action=home&pageid=course) (checked 2026-07-25) - [SSR Medical College — official College Fees page](http://www.ssrmedicalcollege.com/main.php?do=clientsitecontent&action=home&pageid=collegefees) (checked 2026-07-25) - [SSR Medical College — official FAQ page](http://www.ssrmedicalcollege.com/main.php?do=clientsitecontent&action=home&pageid=faq) (checked 2026-07-25) - [National Medical Commission of India — for students to study abroad](https://www.nmc.org.in/information-desk/for-students-to-study-in-abroad/) (checked 2026-07-25) ## Free counselling Students Traffic offers free admission counselling for this university and its programmes. - Contact: https://www.studentstraffic.com/contact - WhatsApp: https://wa.me/919176162888 - Phone: +91 91761 62888 - Email: hello@studentstraffic.com