Dear Students, 

I am delighted to extend my heartfelt congratulations to you for securing a seat at the Faculty of Information, Communication and Digital Technologies (FoICDT), University of Mauritius. This remarkable achievement is a testament to your hard work, dedication, and perseverance. Being accepted into such a prestigious institution is no small feat, and it speaks volumes about your academic abilities and potential.

As you embark on this exciting new chapter, I encourage you to embrace the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. FoICDT offers a rich environment for learning, growth, and discovery, and I do not doubt that you will make the most of your time there.

FoICDT has been set up to essentially respond to the significant human resource needs, in terms of quantity and quality, of the country to make the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector the main pillar of the economy. As you prepare to join the FoICDT, you will be pleased to know that our faculty is dedicated to providing high-quality education in cutting-edge technology. Our programs are designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in today’s fast-paced technological landscape. You will have the opportunity to learn from experienced professors who are leaders in their fields, engage in innovative research, and utilise state-of-the-art facilities. We are committed to fostering an environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and practical application of knowledge.

The different programmes of studies offered at  FoICDT will also allow you to grow as a mature professional and be able to take leadership roles with good knowledge of computing solutions in interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary areas. Moreover, students will develop the essential technical and soft skills to seamlessly make the transition from University to the IT industry and adapt to a professional environment.  

The Faculty has specialised labs namely: Robotics Lab, A.I & Data Analytics Lab and Animation & VFX Lab. These labs will allow us to develop competencies in highly specialised areas such as Data Analytics, IoT, Animation, and AI.  Moreover, these labs are expected to spur research and innovation in emerging areas of national interest including Machine Learning, deep learning and Robotics.

During your stay at the Faculty, you will be required to strictly abide by all the UoM rules and regulations.  You are required to regularly consult the UoM website for information regarding your respective programme structure. Note also the primary channel of communication will be e-mail and thus you are required to verify your emails regularly. Moreover, as a student of this University, you are expected to show ethical behaviour and mutual respect. You are also encouraged to make proper use of social media and to always uphold the good reputation of the University of Mauritius.  Make sure you respect all deadlines for module registration and submission of coursework.  You should always abide by the sanitary protocols put in place at the University. The mode of delivery for the lectures will be in blended mode, that is, both online and face-to-face. Note that University of Mauritius is a smoke free, alcohol free and drug free campus.

You  are  encouraged  to  actively  engage  with  the  local  communities  in  order  to  formulate computing solutions that is responsive to their needs and to become engaged citizens. You are also encouraged to participate in the different events and activities organized by the University and the student community. Indeed you should actively participate in the University life; engage in peer-discussions and reflections; interact with alumni and industry partners and participate in extra-curricular activities that foster your cultural, political, sporting and artistic interests.

With these few words, I sincerely wish you all the best for an enriching experience at the University of Mauritius.

Kind Regards,

Associate Professor Dr (Mrs) Maleika Heenaye-Mamode Khan, SMIEEE, MACM
Dean, Faculty of Information, Communication and Digital Technologies (FoICDT)