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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University Guides

Online & distance foreign degrees from Sri Lanka: are they recognised?

Studying a foreign degree online from home is cheaper and flexible — but recognition is the catch. Here's how online and distance foreign degrees work for Sri Lankans, the UGC recognition question, and when an online degree makes sense (and when it doesn't).

Lanka Scholar Editorial schedule 7 min
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Student Life

Grading systems abroad explained: UK, US & ECTS for Sri Lankan students

A '2:1', a '3.5 GPA', '60%', 'distinction', 'ECTS credits' — grading abroad confuses many Sri Lankan students. Here's a plain-English guide to UK honours classifications, the US GPA, European ECTS, and how your Sri Lankan results compare.

Lanka Scholar Editorial schedule 7 min
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University Guides

Germany or UK for Sri Lankan Students: Which to Choose?

Germany or UK? The honest call for Sri Lankan students on tuition, the blocked account, language, post-study work and PR — side by side, in LKR.

Lanka Scholar Editorial schedule 10 min
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Student Life

Adapting to Western teaching: seminars, participation & critical thinking

Classrooms abroad expect you to question, debate, and argue your own view — a big shift from Sri Lanka's exam-and-memorise norm. Here's how Sri Lankan students adapt to seminars, participation, critical thinking, and independent study without the culture shock.

Lanka Scholar Editorial schedule 6 min
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University Guides

Ireland or UK for Sri Lankan Students: Which to Choose?

Ireland or UK? The honest call for Sri Lankan students on tuition, Dublin vs UK living costs, post-study work and PR pathways — side by side, in LKR.

Lanka Scholar Editorial schedule 9 min
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University Guides

Pharmacy degrees abroad & registering as a pharmacist: a Sri Lankan guide

Pharmacy is a strong, in-demand career abroad — but a degree alone doesn't let you dispense. Here's how registering as a pharmacist works in the UK (GPhC/OSPAP) and Australia, the English scores needed, and how Sri Lankan students should plan.

Lanka Scholar Editorial schedule 7 min
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University Guides

Studying dentistry (BDS) abroad from Sri Lanka: SLMC recognition & ERPDS

Like medicine, a dental degree abroad only lets you practise at home if the SLMC recognises it and you pass the ERPDS. Here's how dental recognition works for Sri Lankan students — and the one check to do before you pay any deposit.

Lanka Scholar Editorial schedule 7 min
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University Guides

Studying abroad with a low GPA or weak results: your real options

A low GPA or weak A/Ls doesn't close the door to studying abroad — but it changes your strategy. Here's how Sri Lankan students with modest results can still get strong offers: pathways, foundation routes, the right universities, and how to frame your application honestly.

Lanka Scholar Editorial schedule 7 min
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University Guides

Architecture degrees abroad & becoming a registered architect: a Sri Lankan guide

Becoming an architect is a long, regulated journey — and 'architect' is a protected title in most countries. Here's how architecture education and professional registration (RIBA/ARB, and the path back to the SLIA) work for Sri Lankan students.

Lanka Scholar Editorial schedule 7 min
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