Study abroad guides for Sri Lankan students

Costs in rupees, visa walkthroughs, scholarship strategy and honest country comparisons — written and reviewed by our senior counsellors.

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Student Life

Student visa conditions you must never break — and why it matters

Working too many hours, missing classes, or overstaying can end your studies and damage future visa applications anywhere. A plain-English guide for Sri Lankan students to the visa conditions that quietly carry the biggest risks.

Lanka Scholar Editorial schedule 7 min
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University Guides

Cybersecurity master's abroad: a PR-friendly route for Sri Lankans

Cybersecurity has one of the widest talent shortages in the world — which makes a master's abroad a strong play for Sri Lankan students who want jobs, visa sponsorship, and a migration pathway. Here's where to study and what it takes.

Lanka Scholar Editorial schedule 8 min
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University Guides

How to choose a university abroad: a 7-factor framework for Sri Lankans

Don't pick a university on world rankings alone. A practical 7-factor framework for Sri Lankan students — fit, total cost, post-study work, location, scholarships, visa success and graduate outcomes — with the trade-offs that actually matter.

Lanka Scholar Editorial schedule 8 min
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Student Life

Finding student accommodation abroad — and avoiding rental scams

Where to live when you study abroad — halls vs private flats vs homestay — and how Sri Lankan students avoid the rental scams that target newcomers. Deposits, contracts, the never-pay-before-you-verify rule, and a first-term plan.

Lanka Scholar Editorial schedule 7 min
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Scholarships

Chevening Scholarship for Sri Lankans: eligibility, timeline & how to win

Chevening is the UK government's fully-funded master's scholarship — and Sri Lanka has its own allocation. Eligibility, the work-experience rule, the August–November timeline, the four essays, and how Sri Lankan applicants actually win one.

Lanka Scholar Editorial schedule 8 min
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Visa Advice

Canada ended the SDS: what changed for Sri Lankan study-permit applicants

Canada closed the Student Direct Stream on 8 November 2024. Here is what that means for Sri Lankan applicants in 2026 — the regular study-permit route, GIC, proof of funds, and realistic processing times.

Lanka Scholar Editorial schedule 8 min
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University Guides

Accounting & finance degrees abroad: best ROI for Sri Lankan students

Where does an accounting or finance degree actually pay back for a Sri Lankan student? A return-on-investment look at the UK, Australia, and Canada — tuition, graduate salaries, professional-body exemptions, and post-study work.

Lanka Scholar Editorial schedule 8 min
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University Guides

Study law or an LLM abroad from Sri Lanka — and qualifying to practise

An LLM abroad and qualifying as a foreign lawyer are two different things — and confusing them is the most expensive mistake Sri Lankan law students make. A clear guide to LLM study, the UK's SQE route, and Australian admission.

Lanka Scholar Editorial schedule 9 min
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Visa Advice

Bringing your spouse or family on a student visa: UK, Canada, Australia (2026)

Can a Sri Lankan student bring a spouse or children abroad in 2026? The dependant rules changed sharply for the UK and Canada. Here is who can still bring family, and the funds you must show, country by country.

Lanka Scholar Editorial schedule 8 min
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