The free university education in Sri Lanka is offered by 15 public universities, which enroll only 15% of those eligible to enter universities due to he lack of capacity. This results in parents and students are seeking overseas educational opportunities. It is estimated that around 7000 students go abroad for higher education while about 50,000 […]
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Bachelor’s degree programs in USA
Introduction to Higher education in America An American Bachelor’s (first) degree usually takes four years to complete. There are two major divisions in the type of school: public or private and college or university. A college offers only bachelor’s level degrees (BA/ BS), while a university is larger having both Bachelor’s degree programs and advanced […]
Select Universities and Courses in Sri Lankan Universities
The University Grants Commission of Sri Lnaka selects students for admission to undergraduate courses in fourteen (14) national Universities and four (04) Institutes. Number of students admitted to Sri Lankan Universities for 2007 – 2007 academic year are given below. University of Colombo Total Intake in 2006/7 : 1905 College House, 94, Cumaratunga Munidasa Mawatha, […]
2010 A/L Tuition classes for students after O/L
Advice for those who are looking for GCE Advanced Level (AL) courses after GCE Ordinary Level (OL) examination in Sri Lanka. Streams of study You have to first settle on the stream you are going to study – Science, Commerce or Arts. Science stream consists of Biological science or Physical Science. In Biological Science stream […]
How to select Subject Combinations for GCE Advanced Level?
How to select A/L subjects?After O/L examination, what are the subject options (choices) do you have for GCE A/L? First you have to decide on the stream you are going to study – Science, Mathematics, Commerce, Arts or Technology. Science stream Science stream consists of Biological science or Physical Science. In Biological Science stream you […]
Higher education choices/ courses after A/L
Doing A Level again? A/L Is the most difficult exam in the education system of Sri Lanka. Therefore, if you did not work hard for the first time, you may like to sit for the A/L again. Remember good A/L results are important for all higher education degree programs, and also to get a […]
Scholarships for Sri Lankan students in University of Ireland
The National University of Ireland, Galway, has a long tradition of involvement in providing education for students from developing countries. In keeping with this tradition the NUI, Galway International Scholarship Programme was launched in 2005. The Programme builds on NUI, Galway%u2019s tradition of offering opportunities to talented students from the developing world and %u201C is […]
Higher Education Opportunities in the Field of Biological Sciences
Prof. M.J.S. Wijeyaratne Vice-Chancellor and Senior Professor of Zoology University of Kelaniya Summary of the presentation made at the Seminar organized by Institue of Biology and Young Biologists Association, Sri Lanka on 23 April 2007 at Auditorium of the National Museum, Colombo 7. Passing G.C.E. (A. L.) Examination is essential for Higher education. Probability of […]
Courses and Study Options after A/L Advanced Level
(Post updated 2022) 1. Do A/L Again – Firstly, of course you can do A Level again, If you did not work hard for the first time. Check A/L Classes 2. National Universities – If you are sure about your exam results, then await for results to enter into Sri Lankan Public University system, which offer excellent […]
University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
University of Peradeniya is located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka, in Peradeniya, close to Kandy. It consists of eight faculties, two Postgraduate Institutes, 10 Centres and 73 departments. It has about 11,000 students. Major areas of teaching include Medicine, Agriculture, Arts, Science, Engineering, Dental Sciences, Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science and Allied Health […]