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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.