• contribute to the establishment of the knowledge hub
• enhance the concept of World Class Education
• level the playing field in the Education Sector

The main benefits to Mauritius are to:

• meet M.I.E’s mission goal in terms of research production
• place M.I.E in a strategic position on the Education map in the region
• take a leading role in research and curriculum development in the region
• ensure capacity-building so as to compete with other institutions on an international level