Foreign students can now enter Sri Lankan National universities, under the initiative launched by Higher Education Ministry and University Grants Commission. In 2011, Sri Lanka opened up its universities for foreign students on a big scale.
Sri Lankan Universities:
You can enter into undergraduate and postgraduate courses in following Sri Lankan National Universities:
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CBO – University of Colombo
PDN – University of Peradeniya
SJP – University of Sri Jayewardenepura
KLN – University of Kelaniya
MRT – University of Moratuwa
UJA – University of Jaffna
RUH – University of Ruhuna
EUSL – Eastern University, Sri Lanka
SEUSL – South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
RUSL – Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
SUSL – Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
WUSL – Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
UWU – Uwa Wellassa University of Sri Lanka
UVPA – The University of the Visual & Performing Arts
OUSL – The Open University of Sri Lanka
IIM – Institute of Indigenous Medicine
GWAI – Gampaha Wickramaarachchi Ayurveda Institute
UCSC – University of Colombo School of Computing
SVIAS – Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies
RAFA – Ramanathan Academy of Fine Arts
Courses of Study
The following Courses of Study are offered at first degree level in the Universities in Sri Lanka.
The duration of each of these courses of study is indicated against them.
1. Medicine – 5 years
2. Dental Surgery – 4 years
3. Veterinary Science – 4 years
4. Agriculture – 4 years
5. Food Science & Nutrition – 4 years
6. Biological Science – 3 years (Special 4 years)
7. Applied Sciences (Bio. Science) – 3 years
8. Engineering – 4 years
9. Engineering (EM) – 4 years
10. Engineering (TM) – 4 years
11. Quantity Surveying – 4 years
12. Computer Science – 3 years (Special 4 years)
13. Physical Science – 3 years (Special 4 years)
14. Surveying Science – 4 years
15. Applied Sciences (Phy. Science) – 3 years
16. Management – 4 years
17. Estate Management & Valuation – 4 years
18. Commerce – 4 years
19. Arts – 3 years (Special 4 years)
20. Arts (SP) – Mass Media – 4 years
21. Arts (SAB) – 3 years
22. Management Studies (TV) – 3 years
23. Architecture – 5 years
24. Design (Architecture) – 3 years
25. Law – 4 years
26. Information Technology – 4 years
27. Management & Information Technology – 4 years
28. Public Management (Special) – 4 years
29. Communication Sudies – 3 years
30. Town & Country Planning – 4 years
31. Peace & Conflict Resolution – 3 years
32. Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery – 6 years
33. Unani Medicine & Surgery – 6 years
34. Fashion Design & Product Development – 5 years
35. Food Science & Technology – 4 years
36. Siddha Medicine – 6 years
37. Nursing – 3 years
38. Information & Communication Technology – 3 years
39. Agricultural Technology & Management – 4 years
40. Arts (SP) Performing Arts – 4 years
41. Health Promotion – 3 years
42. Pharmacy – 3 years
43. Medical Laboratory Sciences – 3 years
44. Radiography – 3 years
45. Physiotherapy – 3 years
46. Environmental Conservation & Management – 3 years
47. Facilities Management – 4 years
48. Transport & Logistics Management – 4 years
49. Molecular Biology and Biochemistry – 3 years (Special 4 years)
50. Industrial Statistics & Mathematical Finance – 3 years (Special 4 years)
51. Statistics & Operations Research – 4 years
52. Computation & Management – 4 years
53. Fisheries & Marine Sciences – 4 years
54. Islamic Studies – 3 years
55. Science & Technology – 4 years
56. Computer Science & Technology – 4 years
57. Entrepreneurship & Management – 4 years
58. Animal Science – 4 years
59. Music – 4 years
60. Dance – 4 years
61. Art & Design – 4 years
62. Drama & Theatre – 4 years
63. Visual & Technological Arts – 4 years
64. Export Agriculture – 4 years
65. Tea Technology & Value Addition – 4 years
66. Industrial Information Technology – 4 years
67. Mineral Resources & Technology – 4 years
68. Business Information Systems (Special) – 4 years
69. Management & Information Technology (SEUSL) – 3 years
70. Computing & Information Systems – 4 years
71. Physical Education – 4 years
72. Sports Science & Management – 4 years
73. Speech & Hearing Sciences – 4 years
74. Arabic Language – 3 years
75. Visual Arts – 4 years
76. Animal Sciences & Fisheries – 4 years
77. Food Production & Technology Management – 4 years
78. Aquatic Resources Technology – 4 years
79. Palm & Latex Technology and Value Addition – 4 years
80. Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management – 4 years
81. Information Technology & Management – 4 years
82. Tourism & Hospitality Management – 4 years
83. Agricultural Resource Management & Technology – 4 years
84. Agric Business Management – 4 years
85. Green Technology – 4 years
86. Information Systems – 3 years
87. Landscape Architecture – 4 years
Annual Course fees: For Academic year 2011/ 2012
The annual course fee for Medical and Dental Sciences is US$12,000 whereas it is US$10,000 for Para Medical Courses such as Nursing and Radiography. The course fee for Law is US$5,000; for Management Studies and Commerce US$4,000 and for Agriculture, Science and Technology US $ 6,000. The fee for Engineering Design and Architecture is US$8,000.
For detailed course fees for each course please visit Ministry of Higher Education website. http://www.mohe.gov.lk/
Details:
Foreign students seeking admission to universities in Sri Lanka can obtain more details from:
Additional Secretary (Academic Affairs & University Admissions),
University Grants Commission, No 20,
Ward Place, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka.
Telephone : 94-011-2695301 Fax : 09-011-2691678
E-mail : admission@ugc.ac.lk Web site : www.ugc.ac.lk
Download Instructions and Application book from UGC web site.
Scholarships
Scholarships are also offered to foreign students by Ministry of higher Education, No.18, Ward Place, Colombo, Sri Lanka. These Scholarships are offered to prospective foreign students from 48 countries for undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs at several universities in Sri Lanka.
The fields of studies for the scholarship offers include: Law, Agriculture Technology , IT, Engineering, Architecture, Applied Sciences, Management, Buddhism, Economics, Geography, Biodiversity and Conservation, Archaeology, Business Management and several others.
Scholarship offer includes: exemption from tuition fees; monthly stipend, one time settlement allowance; medical cover for treatment at Government Hospitals etc.
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