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
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.
Visa Advice
From Graduate Route to Skilled Worker visa: a Sri Lankan graduate's guide
The UK Graduate Route is temporary — to stay long-term you switch to a Skilled Worker visa. Here's how Sri Lankan graduates make the move in 2026: the £41,700 salary threshold, the new-entrant discount to £30,960, the RQF Level 6 skill bar, and finding a sponsor.
Visa Advice
Schengen vs national student visa for studying in Europe: a Sri Lankan guide
Studying in Europe confuses many Sri Lankan students: do you need a Schengen visa or a national long-stay (D) visa? Here's the difference, why your course length decides it, how the residence permit fits in, and what travel across Europe you actually get.
Student Life
Opening a US bank account as a Sri Lankan student: a practical guide
You usually can't open a US bank account from Sri Lanka before you arrive — but you can be ready to open one in your first week. Here's what student-friendly US banks need, the SSN/ITIN question, and how to manage money until your account is live.
Scholarships
Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships for Sri Lankan students: how to apply
Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships fully fund Sri Lankans for postgraduate study in New Zealand — tuition, living allowance, insurance and travel. Here's who's eligible, the development focus, the March deadline, and how to build a competitive application.
Visa Advice
The DS-160 form: a step-by-step guide for Sri Lankan F-1 applicants
The DS-160 is the online form behind every US visa interview — and small mistakes on it cause big delays. Here's how Sri Lankan F-1 students complete it accurately, what to have ready, the photo and social-media sections, and how to avoid the common errors.
Student Life
Tax returns & refunds for international students (UK, Australia, Canada)
If you work part-time while studying abroad, you may be paying tax — and could be owed a refund. Here's a plain-English guide for Sri Lankan students to tax in the UK, Australia, and Canada: tax numbers, what's withheld, and how to claim what you're owed.
Student Life
Using LinkedIn & networking to land a job abroad: a Sri Lankan student's guide
Most graduate jobs abroad are won through networking, not job boards — and LinkedIn is where it happens. Here's how Sri Lankan students build a strong profile, reach out without being awkward, and turn connections into a job offer in a new country.