Destination comparison · For Sri Lankan students
UK vs Australia — which is right for you?
The two most-asked-about destinations in Sri Lanka — and the choice usually comes down to time vs work rights. A UK degree is shorter (a 1-year Master's) and cheaper to finish; Australia costs more per year but gives you up to 4 years of post-study work to earn it back.
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 United Kingdom |  Australia | |
|---|---|---|
| Year-1 cost (LKR) | LKR 9.6M – LKR 21.8M | LKR 9.9M – LKR 15.6M |
| Funds to show for visa | LKR 3.7M+ 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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