Why Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka offers affordable, English-medium higher education on a warm, welcoming tropical island. Strong in IT, business, engineering and medicine, its private and non-state institutes often partner with UK and Australian universities for transnational degrees you can earn at a fraction of the overseas cost. With very low living costs, friendly people and English widely spoken, it is an increasingly popular base for regional and international students.
Ask the expertEnglish-medium study
Degrees taught in English across IT, business, engineering and medicine — no language barrier to begin.
UK & Australian partner degrees
Private institutes run transnational programmes awarding UK and Australian university degrees, earned affordably on the island.
Low cost of living
Among the most affordable destinations in the region — rent, food and transport are all inexpensive.
IT & business strengths
A growing tech and outsourcing sector and respected business schools make for strong, practical graduate outcomes.
Safe & welcoming
A friendly, hospitable culture, a beautiful tropical setting, and established communities of international students.
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QS #1001University of Colombo
Sri Lanka's oldest university; medicine, science and business in the capital.
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QS #1201University of Peradeniya
Scenic hill-country campus; respected medicine, engineering and agriculture.
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QS #1400
QS #1400University of Ruhuna
South-coast university near Galle; medicine, science and engineering.
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begin.
The primary intake for most programmes and partner degrees.
Many private institutes run an additional intake early in the year.
What it really
costs.
Sri Lanka is among the most affordable English-medium destinations in the region. Tuition and living are both low — use this as a planning guide (figures in USD).
* Transnational degrees awarding a UK or Australian qualification sit at the higher end — still a fraction of studying overseas directly.
Cost of living
Colombo is the priciest city and still very affordable; Kandy and Galle are cheaper. Low rents, inexpensive local food and cheap transport make a small budget stretch a long way.
Funding that
follows merit.
Where you'll
live & study.
Colombo
The commercial capital and seafront hub — most private institutes and partner-degree campuses, plus the most jobs.
Kandy
A cooler hill city around a lake and the historic University of Peradeniya — green, calm and culturally rich.
Galle
A historic colonial fort city on the south coast — relaxed seaside living near the University of Ruhuna.
The visa,
step by step.
EHEC manages your visa end-to-end. We assemble your document checklist, open and verify your blocked account, arrange tax-compliant financial proofs, book your embassy appointment, and run mock interviews until you walk in confident.
Ask the expertAdmission letter
Secure your place at a recognised institute — the basis of the student visa application.
Entry visa
Enter on an electronic travel authorisation, then convert to a student visa with your institute's sponsorship.
Visa extension / residence
Extend the student visa through immigration for the duration of your course, supported by your institute.
Stay & onward study
A UK/Australian-partner degree travels well for work or further study abroad after graduation.
Tuition is roughly $2,000–6,000/year depending on the programme and partner university; living is about $300–600/month — very low. Foreign-partnered degrees cost a fraction of studying in the UK or Australia.
Many private institutes award UK or Australian university degrees through validated, transnational programmes; state universities are nationally recognised. We confirm accreditation for each course.
No — international and private programmes are taught in English, which is widely spoken. Local languages help with daily life but aren't required to study.
Sri Lanka's student cities are calm and welcoming, with a warm culture, low crime and a growing international community.
The IT, outsourcing and tourism sectors offer opportunities; a UK/Australian-partner degree also travels well for further study or work abroad.