Study abroad from Sri Lanka — without the guesswork, the scams, or the surprise costs.
Free for students — Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD. We shortlist universities that fit your academic profile and family budget, write your SOP, and walk your application through to the visa interview. Consultations are in person only — book a visit at any of our three offices.
විදේශගත අධ්යාපනය, විශ්වවිද්යාල තෝරා ගැනීම, පාඨමාලා තෝරා ගැනීම, ශිෂ්යත්ව සඳහා අයදුම් කිරීම සහ Student Visa සම්බන්ධ සියලුම උපදෙස් සහ මෙහෙයවීම.
verified100% free for students. Universities pay us, not you. How?
Consultations are in person only, at any of our three offices · What to expect
Rajagiriya · Jaffna · Matara — see our three offices.
task_alt No IELTS? 951 programmes accept your O/L English, A/L English, or English-medium schooling. arrow_forwardWhere Sri Lankan students are going this year
Tap a country for tuition in LKR, intake dates, visa requirements, and active scholarships.
Programs worth applying to this intake
Hand-picked by our counsellors for acceptance odds and fees that fit a typical Sri Lankan family budget.
UK · Bachelor's BA History
University of Cambridge
- Tuition
- LKR 14,400,000 /yr
- Intake
- October 2027
- Apply by
- October 15 (UCAS Cambridge deadline)
US · Bachelor's BA Political Science
Columbia University
- Tuition
- LKR 22,720,000 /yr
- Intake
- September 2027
- Apply by
- January 1 (Regular Decision); November 1 (Early Decision)
Austria · Bachelor's Bachelor in International Business Administration (BIBA)
WU Vienna University of Economics and Business
- Tuition
- LKR 510,600 /yr
- Intake
- October 2026
- Apply by
- May 15 (entrance exam)
What working with us actually looks like
Three steps from your first office visit to your departure gate — total timeline is usually 6–9 months.
- STEP 01 In personevent_available
Free office visit
Book a slot at any of our three offices and sit down with a counsellor. We map 3–5 universities to your academic profile — A/Ls, undergrad results, or research plans — plus your test scores and family budget. No commitment, no pressure.
- STEP 02 2–3 monthsedit_note
Applications & SOP
We write your statement of purpose, gather transcripts, and submit applications. You review every email before it leaves.
- STEP 03 2–3 monthsflight_takeoff
Visa & departure
Once you accept an offer, we prep financial documents, book your visa appointment, rehearse the interview, and run a full pre-departure briefing.
The promises we make before you sign anything
Four things we put in writing — today, before we ever ask you for money.
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Free for students, full stop
Consultation, university shortlisting, SOP writing, application support, visa prep — all of it free. You will never receive an invoice from Lanka Scholar.
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Universities pay us — not you
When you enrol with one of our partner universities, they pay us a referral commission. That is our entire business model. Your money only goes to the university (tuition) and the embassy (visa fees), never to Lanka Scholar.
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One counsellor, start to finish
The senior counsellor you meet on day one is the same person who walks you through your visa interview. No handoffs, no junior staff inheriting your file.
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Walk in to any of our three offices
Rajagiriya head office for face-to-face meetings, or our branches in Jaffna and Matara. Real address, real desk, real counsellor — no virtual-only operation.
Real student stories coming soon — published only with signed permission.
Questions families ask before booking a visit
Don't see yours below? Book an office visit and ask a counsellor face to face.
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How much does it cost to study abroad from Sri Lanka? expand_more
Depends on the country. A Master's in the UK or Australia typically runs LKR 4–7M per year all-in (tuition + living). Public universities in Germany are closer to LKR 1–1.5M per year. At your first office visit we shortlist destinations that fit your family budget — see /cost-of-studying for full breakdowns by country and city. -
How early should I start the process? expand_more
Plan on 6–9 months end-to-end: 2–3 months for shortlisting and applications, 1–2 months for offers, and 2–3 months for visa processing. PhD applicants usually need an extra 6–12 months upfront to find and match with a supervisor. For a January 2027 intake, start now. For September 2026, you're cutting it close — book an office visit this week. -
What if I can't decide between countries? expand_more
That's exactly what your first office visit is for. Tell us your level (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD), your academic results, your family budget, and the kind of life you want after graduation — PR pathway, return to Sri Lanka, tax-free salary, etc. We narrow 9 options down to 2–3 that genuinely fit you, with reasoning you can take home to your family. -
Do I need IELTS for every university? expand_more
No. Many universities accept PTE, TOEFL, Duolingo, or — for some Bachelor's programs — your Sri Lankan O/L English grade with a B or above. Master's and PhD applicants whose undergrad was taught in English often get the language requirement waived entirely with a Medium-of-Instruction letter. We assess your profile first and pick the test path (or no-test path) with the highest acceptance odds. -
What if my visa gets refused? expand_more
Most rejections we see are for fixable reasons — weak financial documentation, unclear study plans, or a botched interview. If yours gets refused, we identify what went wrong and help you re-apply at no extra cost from us (the embassy will charge its application fee again). Well-prepared Sri Lankan applications have very high approval rates, and prevention is the bulk of our work. -
Can I bring my parents to the consultation? expand_more
Please do — most of our consultations include the student's parents, sometimes a relative who has studied abroad. Studying overseas is a family decision and a family investment. Book a visit at any of our three offices — Rajagiriya, Jaffna, or Matara — and come in together. Every consultation is face to face; we don't do phone or video-call consultations. -
What do you charge? expand_more
Nothing. Lanka Scholar is free for students — from your first office visit to your visa approval. Universities pay us a referral commission when you enrol with them; that's our entire business model. The only money you'll spend goes directly to the university (tuition) and the embassy (visa fees), both at published rates.
Ready to find your university?
Tell us your level (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD) and one country you're considering, then come in and meet a senior counsellor. Consultations are in person only — book a visit at any of our three offices.
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verified100% free for students. Universities pay us, not you. How?
Every consultation happens face to face with a counsellor. We don't do phone or online consultations — pick a branch, day and time that suits you.
- location_on Rajagiriya (head office) 8th Floor, Jana Jaya City Mall, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka
- location_on Jaffna 158 Hospital Road, Jaffna, Sri Lanka
- location_on Matara No. 474 New Tangalle Road, Matara, Sri Lanka
schedule Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Sat: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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