Comparison tool · 18 destinations · Free for students
Compare study-abroad destinations, side by side
UK or Australia? Canada or Germany? Stop juggling browser tabs. Pick two or three countries and see the facts Sri Lankan families actually decide on — Year-1 cost in rupees, the funds you must show, visa timelines, and how long you can work afterwards.
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 United Kingdom |  Australia | |
|---|---|---|
| Year-1 cost (LKR) | LKR 9.6M – LKR 22.8M | LKR 9.9M – LKR 15.6M |
| Funds to show for visa | LKR 4.2M+ living + tuition | LKR 6.2M+ living + tuition |
| Student visa | Student Route (formerly Tier 4) | Subclass 500 Student Visa |
| Visa processing | 3 weeks from biometrics | 4–6 weeks (varies by university tier) |
| Post-study work | 2 years (Graduate Route; 3 for PhD) | 2–4 years (Temporary Graduate 485) |
| Part-time work (term) | 20 hrs/week | 48 hrs/fortnight |
| Typical IELTS | 6.0 – 6.5 | 6.0 – 6.5 |
| Bachelor's length | 3 years | 3 years |
| Master's length | 1 year | 1.5–2 years |
| Main intake | September (also January) | February (also July) |
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Further reading on choosing a destination
Head-to-head guides and the trade-offs that actually decide it.
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USA or Australia for Sri Lankan Students: Which to Choose?
USA vs Australia for Sri Lankan students — tuition, proof of funds, F-1 vs Subclass 500, work rules, post-study work and PR reality, side by side in LKR.
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UK or Canada for Sri Lankan Students: Which to Choose?
UK or Canada for Sri Lankan students: cost in LKR, proof of funds, degree length, work rules, the Graduate Route vs PGWP, and Canada's route to PR.
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Lanka Scholar's 2026 Verdict: Best Destinations for Sri Lankans
Our counsellors' 2026 verdict for Sri Lankans: UK, Australia, Canada, USA, New Zealand and EU options weighed on seven lenses and matched to your goal.
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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.
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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.
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