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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Scholarships

Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships for Sri Lankan students: how to apply

Manaaki scholarships fully fund Sri Lankans for postgraduate study in New Zealand. Who is eligible, what's covered, the March deadline and how to apply.

Lakmal Silva schedule 7 min
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Visa Advice

The DS-160 form: a step-by-step guide for Sri Lankan F-1 applicants

How Sri Lankan F-1 students fill in the DS-160 accurately: what to have ready, the photo and social-media sections, and common errors that cause delays.

Lakmal Silva schedule 7 min
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Student Life

Tax returns & refunds for international students (UK, Australia, Canada)

Working part-time abroad? Tax for Sri Lankan students in the UK, Australia and Canada: tax numbers, what is withheld, and how to claim a refund.

Lakmal Silva schedule 7 min
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Student Life

Using LinkedIn & networking to land a job abroad: a Sri Lankan student's guide

How Sri Lankan students build a strong LinkedIn profile, reach out to people abroad and turn networking connections into a graduate job offer.

Lakmal Silva schedule 7 min
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Student Life

Driving abroad as a Sri Lankan student: IDP, using & converting your licence

Can you drive on a Sri Lankan licence while studying abroad? How the International Driving Permit works, how long it lasts, converting, and insurance.

Lakmal Silva schedule 6 min
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Student Life

Academic integrity abroad: plagiarism & referencing for Sri Lankan students

What counts as plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating at universities abroad, how to reference correctly and use AI tools without risking your visa.

Lakmal Silva schedule 7 min
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Visa Advice

VFS Global Colombo: biometrics appointment, what to bring

What happens at your VFS biometrics appointment in Colombo or Jaffna, exactly what to bring, and which paid add-ons you can safely skip.

Lakmal Silva schedule 7 min
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Visa Advice

How to choose a study-abroad consultant in Sri Lanka

How Sri Lankan families can choose a study-abroad consultant: questions to ask, red flags to walk away from and how to tell advice from a sales pitch.

Lakmal Silva schedule 8 min
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Visa Advice

Sponsor letter & affidavit of support: a Sri Lankan student's guide

What a sponsor letter for a Sri Lankan student should include, who can sponsor you, how rules differ by country, and mistakes that sink a funds case.

Lakmal Silva schedule 7 min
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