Study in Sri Lanka
Study options in SriLanka, including universities, course pathways, intake guidance, and application support for international students.
Typical tuition (42 programs)
$5,500–$12,800 / year
Common intakes
Major and minor intakes vary by university
Universities with programs
3
In short
iAdmission lists 3 universities in Sri Lanka with 44 programs (29 bachelor's, 10 diploma, 5 master's). Typical listed tuition is $5,500–$12,800 a year. Common intakes: Major and minor intakes vary by university.
Figures come from the programs listed on iAdmission and can change; confirm fees, intakes and visa rules with the university and official sources.
Universities in Sri Lanka
See all 3 universitiesPrograms to consider in Sri Lanka
Browse all programs- Bachelor's
Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence (Deakin University: First year - SLIIT Sri Lanka & Last 2 years - Deakin University, Australia)
Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
$12,800/year · 3 years
- Bachelor's
Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Edith Cowan University
$9,100/year · 3 years
- Bachelor's
Bachelor of Business Administration
Curtin University
$8,850/year · 3 years
- Bachelor's
Bachelor of Commerce - International Business
Edith Cowan University
$8,400/year · 3 years
- Bachelor's
Bachelor of Commerce - Management
Edith Cowan University
$8,400/year · 3 years
- Bachelor's
Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing
Edith Cowan University
$8,400/year · 3 years
- Bachelor's
Bachelor of Computer Science - Cyber Security
Edith Cowan University
$9,100/year · 3 years
- Bachelor's
Bachelor of Computer Science - Software Engineering
Edith Cowan University
$9,100/year · 3 years
Why study in Sri Lanka?
- Sri Lanka gives international students access to 3 university options across 3 student locations.
- Students can compare programs by tuition, duration, intake timing, scholarship availability, and English language expectations.
- The iAdmission catalog helps families review universities, fees, documents, and application steps before submitting a profile.
- Program availability can be checked with a counsellor so students avoid applying to unsuitable or closed intakes.
Tuition fees in Sri Lanka
- Typical listed tuition: $5,500–$12,800 a year (42 programs on iAdmission).
- Final tuition is confirmed by the university offer letter, invoice, scholarship decision, and intake.
- Clinical, laboratory, aviation, design, and specialist programs can cost more than general business or humanities routes.
Cost of living in Sri Lanka
- Living cost depends on the city, housing type, transport, insurance, food, and personal spending.
- Common student locations include Colombo, Malabe, Colombo, Matara, Kandy, Kurunegala, Rajagiriya.
- Students should also budget for deposits, visa or residence fees, document translation, insurance, and travel.
Funding to ask about in Sri Lanka
- Merit-based awards
- Early application discounts
- University-specific scholarships
- Subject, faculty, or partner-funded reductions where available
Intakes and deadlines in Sri Lanka
- Main and secondary intakes vary by university.
- Competitive programs should be started several months before the intended intake.
- Visa, residence, scholarship, and document legalization timelines should be included in the plan.
Application documents
- Academic transcripts and completion certificates
- Valid passport
- Program-specific subject prerequisites
- Statement of purpose or motivation letter where required
- CV, portfolio, references, or interview for selected programs
English requirements
- English requirements vary by institution and program.
- IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo, prior English-medium education, or internal university assessment may be accepted depending on the university.
- Healthcare, education, and regulated programs may require higher language scores or additional checks.
Sri Lanka student visa: the steps
- Receive a conditional or unconditional offer from the university
- Accept the offer and pay any required deposit
- Prepare financial proof, academic documents, passport, insurance, and supporting forms
- Submit visa, residence, or entry documentation through the required official process
- Track the decision and prepare arrival, accommodation, and enrolment steps
Working while you study in Sri Lanka
- Part-time work options depend on visa conditions and local labour rules.
- Internships, placements, or work-integrated learning may be available in selected programs.
- Students should not rely on part-time income as the only way to pay tuition or living costs.
Documents for the visa stage
- Passport
- Academic transcripts
- Diploma, degree certificate, or school completion certificate
- English language proof where required
- CV or resume
- Statement of purpose or motivation letter
- Recommendation letters, portfolio, or interview documents where required
- Financial documents for visa or residence processing
Student cities in Sri Lanka
Colombo
1 university or campus
Malabe, Colombo, Matara, Kandy, Kurunegala
1 university or campus
Rajagiriya
1 university or campus
Questions about studying in Sri Lanka
How many universities are available in Sri Lanka?
The iAdmission catalog currently lists 3 university options for Sri Lanka. Availability can change by intake and program.
Can I apply to programs in Sri Lanka through iAdmission?
You can shortlist programs, review published requirements, prepare documents, and submit an application request through iAdmission. The institution and official authorities make the final decisions.
Are scholarships available in Sri Lanka?
Scholarship availability depends on the university, intake, program, academic profile, and deadlines. iAdmission can help identify suitable options before submission.