Southern Asia, capital Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte

Universities in Sri Lanka (2027): Fees, Deadlines, Requirements

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.

Verified 15 Sep 2026 Sources
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international students
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typical range
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after graduation
Intakes
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main application cycles

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