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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Visa Advice
The SEVIS fee (I-901) explained for Sri Lankan F-1 students
Before your US visa interview you must pay the I-901 SEVIS fee — USD 350 for F-1 students. Here's what it is, how to pay it on FMJfee.com, when to pay it, and why your receipt is one of the documents you cannot forget for your interview.
University Guides
One-year vs two-year master's: which is better for Sri Lankan students?
A UK one-year master's is faster and cheaper; a two-year master's in the US, Canada, or Australia offers more time to work, intern, and build a PR case. Here's how Sri Lankan students should weigh the trade-off — by cost, career, and post-study goals.