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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Visa Advice

IELTS requirements by country for Sri Lankan students

What IELTS band you actually need for UK, Australia, Canada, USA, and European universities — plus what to do if your score falls short, and which alternatives (PTE, Duolingo, TOEFL) are accepted where.

Lanka Scholar Editorial schedule 6 min
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University Guides

Is studying abroad worth it for a Sri Lankan student? (data-led)

The honest ROI question every Sri Lankan family asks. What our placed students earn 5 years out, the cases where studying abroad does not pay off, and the framework for deciding before you commit the LKR.

Lanka Scholar Editorial schedule 11 min
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University Guides

MSc Data Science: UK vs USA vs Australia for Sri Lankan students

Data Science / Analytics MSc is now the most-applied-to STEM Master's globally. UK vs USA vs Australia differ on cost, programme orientation (technical vs business), post-study earnings, and visa pathway. Side-by-side for Sri Lankan applicants.

Lanka Scholar Editorial schedule 10 min
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University Guides

MBA in UK vs Australia vs Canada: cost, ROI, PR comparison

For Sri Lankan MBA applicants targeting cost-effective ROI rather than M7 prestige, the choice typically narrows to UK, Australia, or Canada. Honest side-by-side on total cost, post-MBA salary, PR pathway, and Sri Lankan brand recognition.

Lanka Scholar Editorial schedule 10 min
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Visa Advice

GMAT for Sri Lankan MBA applicants: new Focus Edition + prep

GMAT Focus Edition (the new 2023+ format) is the standard MBA entry test for most top US, UK, and EU programmes. New scoring scale, new sections, and a meaningful shift in how Sri Lankan applicants should prepare. Score targets, GMAT vs GRE for MBA, and where to sit in Sri Lanka.

Lanka Scholar Editorial schedule 8 min
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Visa Advice

GRE for Sri Lankan students applying to the USA

GRE used to be mandatory for most US graduate programmes — by 2026, a growing share have made it optional. When you still need it, score targets by programme tier, where to sit it in Sri Lanka, and the prep timeline that consistently lands a 320+ score.

Lanka Scholar Editorial schedule 8 min
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Visa Advice

Duolingo English Test for Sri Lankan students: accepted-by list + prep

DET is now accepted by 5,000+ universities worldwide at USD 65 — a fraction of IELTS or TOEFL. Where it's actually accepted (and where it is not), score targets, test format, and the framing question Sri Lankan students should ask before booking.

Lanka Scholar Editorial schedule 7 min
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Visa Advice

OSHC for Australia: 4 providers compared, what is actually covered

Overseas Student Health Cover is mandatory for every Subclass 500 visa, but the 4 approved providers offer meaningfully different value. What Bupa, Medibank, Allianz, and nib actually cover, the costs, and how to switch if you pick the wrong one.

Lanka Scholar Editorial schedule 7 min
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Visa Advice

IHS / NHS surcharge for UK student visa: cost + how to pay

The Immigration Health Surcharge is GBP 776 per year of your UK visa, paid upfront alongside the visa fee. What it covers, how to calculate the right amount for your course, refunds, and the trap most Sri Lankan applicants fall into when they miscalculate.

Lanka Scholar Editorial schedule 7 min
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