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Study in United Kingdom

Centuries of academic prestige meet a vibrant, multicultural campus life.

The UK is home to some of the world's oldest and most respected universities — Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, UCL and many more. Sri Lankan students choose the UK for shorter degrees, world-class research, and a 2-year post-study work visa.

Why United Kingdom?

Globally top-ranked universities & shorter degrees (3-year bachelor's, 1-year master's)
2-year Graduate Route post-study work visa
Strong English-language environment & multicultural cities
Generous scholarships including Chevening & Commonwealth

Popular courses

  • Business & Management
  • Engineering & Computer Science
  • Medicine & Health Sciences
  • Law & International Relations
  • Creative Arts & Design

Approximate fees

Undergraduate (per year)£11,000 – £25,000
Postgraduate (per year)£12,000 – £30,000
MBA programmes£20,000 – £60,000

Cost of living: £900 – £1,400/month outside London; up to £1,800 in London.

Visa requirements

  • Valid passport
  • CAS from licensed UK university
  • IELTS / accepted English proof
  • Financial proof (28-day rule)
  • Tuberculosis test certificate
  • ATAS certificate (if required)

Estimated cost: £490 visa fee + IHS surcharge ~£776/year

Intakes & scholarships

Intakes

September (Main)JanuaryMay (limited)

Scholarships

  • • Chevening Scholarships
  • • Commonwealth Scholarships
  • • GREAT Scholarships
  • • University-specific merit awards

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