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Study in Sri Lanka

If you are looking for somewhere to complete your higher education, begin a rewarding career path and experience the diverse culture of Asia, then Sri Lanka should be on the top of your list. With centres offering world class education at affordable prices, a comparatively low cost of living and a multicultural, multi-lingual society, an education in Sri Lanka will perfectly suit your needs.

Sri Lanka is an island country in the northern Indian Ocean off the coast of South India in South Asia. Approximately 100 American students study abroad in Sri Lanka each year. Sri Lanka is a diverse country, home to many religions, ethnicities and languages where Sinhala and Tamil are the official languages, but English is widely spoken. Sri Lanka has a rich Buddhist heritage, and the first known Buddhist writings of Sri Lanka date back to 29 BC. Sri Lanka contains tropical forests and diverse landscapes with a high amount of biodiversity, more reasons students consider study abroad in Sri Lanka.

Below you will find our list of Study Abroad programs in Sri Lanka. It is an index to international education in Sri Lanka listing university level study abroad, internships, volunteer and intensive language school programs oriented to American college and university students. Some pre-college and post-graduate options are also included. We invite you to read the student reviews, see the ratings scores and use this site to compare programs and understand what other students have encountered during their education abroad.

Higher Education in Sri Lanka

Higher education in Sri Lanka is strictly controlled by the government. At one time, the government actually owned all of the institutions of higher learning. Now there are four types of higher education institutes of learning.

Public institutes controlled by the University Grants Commission
Public institutes not controlled by the University Grants Commission
Private non-profit institutes
Private institutes

While there are private institutions of higher learning, these are very difficult to find, and they seem to be autonomous only in theory. In one way or the other, they are all ruled by the Sri Lankan government and are monitored closely.

Living

Living in Sri Lanka

Tuition Fees

One of the best parts about higher education in Sr. Lanka is the low cost. Compared to other countries, Sri Lanka's education fees for higher learning are very inexpensive. This offers a cheaper alternative to going to school in a more expensive European school. They are most known for a program they call "twinning," whereby students are allowed to couple their educational plan with other universities in Australia, the UK, or the US, by completing one year in Sri Lanka, and the other two or three in these countries. This saves them up to $50,000 in tuition overall by following this plan and they acquire a diverse education.

About

About Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island country in the northern Indian Ocean off the southern coast of the Indian subcontinent in South Asia. Known until 1972 as Ceylon, Sri Lanka has maritime borders with India to the northwest and the Maldives to the southwest. It is the only country in South Asia that is currently rated 'high' on the Human Development Index. Main economic sectors of the country are tourism, tea export, clothing, rice production, and other agricultural products. In addition to these economic sectors, overseas employment contributes highly in foreign exchange, most of them from the Middle East.

Sri Lanka is an island in the Indian Ocean off the Southeastern tip of India. For this reason, it is called the "pearl of the Indian Ocean." The land is flat and rolling, featuring lovely mountains in the south-central region which rise to over 8000 feet. Tourists are attracted to Sri Lanka for the sunny beaches, rainforests, and lovely vistas.

Essential Facts about Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is a middle income developing nation.
They have a per capita income of $1355.
About one-fourth of the nation's population is considered impoverished.
The current population is 19.8 million.
They have a working government but have been in the midst of civil unrest for over 30 years.
Despite the dark history of unrest which continues today, they are a country which is politically sound.
Their economy is in trouble but they keep the cost of living low, so people who are more middle class can do well financially in Sri Lanka.

Climate

The climate of Sri Lanka varies dependent more upon the altitude rather than the latitude. Much of the country is tropical but hot and the climate fluctuates between dry and rainy seasons. There are some monsoons and many of the rains come from either monsoon, convectional showers, or tropical storms. In December of 2004, a tsunami hit the coast of Sri Lanka killing some 32,000 people and doing over $1 billion in damage.

Religion

A variety of diverse religions are practiced in Sri Lanka. In a recent census, there were reportedly 70.2% Theravada Buddhists, 12.6% Hindus, 9.7% Muslims, 7.4% Christians, and a small percentage of other religions being practiced. In a 2008 Gallup poll, Sri Lanka was ranked the 3rd most religious country in the world. In a recent survey of the Sri Lankan people, 99% of Sri Lankans reported that religion was an important part of their daily lives.

Institutes

Student VISA

Student visa for Sri Lanka

Eligibility for Student Visas

Students who plan a program of study from a government accepted school of higher education are allowed to apply for a student visa which will be approved by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. It is important that students know the assessment level required by the school they plan to attend to avoid refusal of a visa application. Also, the conditions of the visa must be approved by legislative requirements. Visas are offered to full-time students. No part-time student visas are available at this time.

Application Procedures

There is three - step application procedure

Obtaining Entry visa approval from the Department of Immigration in Colombo
Collecting Entry Visa endorsement from the nearest Sri Lanka Diplomatic mission and travel to Sri Lanka
After arrival in Sri Lanka, collect student visa endorsement on passport at the Department of Immigration in Colombo Immigration Visitor Service Center in Colombo.

You can now apply Student Entry Visa at our Immigration Visitor Service Center in Colombo. Visitor Services Center has been fully approved and authorized by the Department of Immigration.

Applying at our Immigration Visitor Service Center is highly recommended if you are planning to invite foreign nationals to Sri Lanka. We also offer additional services such as document collection from door steps and delivering back Visa. We also offer special discounted rates for our clients seeking Visa extensions.

Document Requirement

Foreigner intending to study in Sri Lanka should first contact the education provider and seek admission to a study programme
Education provider should apply to the Department of Immigration for entry visa approval
The Department of Immigration notify the nearest Sri Lanka Diplomatic Mission of the entry visa approval
Foreigner reports to the nearest Sri Lanka Diplomatic Mission to obtains the Entry Visa endorsed on the passport
Foreigner arrives in Sri Lanka. At the port of entry, immigration may grant entry for specified period.
Upon entering Sri Lanka, before the expiry of the visa given at the port of entry, the passport of the foreigner should be referred to the Department of Immigration for stamping student visa on it.

Fee

Applicable government visa fee and tax for this visa type is Rs: 20,000.00 per year. For students enrolled in government Universities visa fee and tax is Rs: 10,000.00 per year

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