Destination comparison · For Sri Lankan students
Singapore vs Australia — which is right for you?
Asia-Pacific's two strongest options for Sri Lankan students. Singapore is close, fast, and world-ranked (NUS/NTU) with the MOE Tuition Grant cutting fees; Australia is further and pricier but has far longer post-study work rights.
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 Singapore |  Australia | |
|---|---|---|
| Year-1 cost (LKR) | LKR 8.3M – LKR 17.5M | LKR 9.9M – LKR 15.6M |
| Funds to show for visa | No fixed rule — varies | LKR 6.2M+ living + tuition |
| Student visa | Student's Pass (via SOLAR+/ICA) | Subclass 500 Student Visa |
| Visa processing | 4–6 weeks pre-arrival; Pass issued within 1 week of arrival | 4–6 weeks (varies by university tier) |
| Post-study work | Via employment pass (no dedicated PSW) | 2–4 years (Temporary Graduate 485) |
| Part-time work (term) | 16 hrs/week (approved unis) | 48 hrs/fortnight |
| Typical IELTS | 6.0 – 6.5 | 6.0 – 6.5 |
| Bachelor's length | 3–4 years | 3 years |
| Master's length | 1–1.5 years | 1.5–2 years |
| Main intake | August (also January) | February (also July) |
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