Tuition example, University of Colombo. School of Computing undergraduate USD 6,000 a year for foreign students; taught master's course fees about USD 2,800 to USD 3,400.
Residence visa (students). USD 200 for a year or part of a year.
Southern Asia, capital Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Cost of Studying in Sri Lanka (2027) for International Students
Foreign university students in Sri Lanka hold a residence visa in the educational category, valid for one year or the period recommended by the relevant ministry or institution and renewable annually, with a recommendation from the Ministry of Higher Education. The residence visa fee for students is USD 200 a year. At the University of Colombo, foreign undergraduates at the School of Computing pay USD 6,000 a year, and applicants need TOEFL 79 or IELTS 6.5.
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