CAS-TWAS President’s Fellowship Programme for PhD Candidates from Developing Countries Call for Applications Introduction According to a new agreement between the ChineseAcademy of Sciences (CAS) and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) for the advancement of science in developing countries, up to 140 students/scholars from the developing world will be sponsored to travel to China […]
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Orientation on living and studying in the U.S for students departing to USA universities
A Pre-departure Orientation program on living and studying in the U.S for students departing to U.S. universities this Fall (How to succeed at a U.S. University) will be held at the United States – Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission., 55, Abdul Caffoor Mawatha, Colombo 07 on 12 June 2013 from 1.30-6.00 pm. Date: 12th July 2013 […]
MSc & PhD scholarships in Saudi Arabia- Engineering, Science
Graduate Studies at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) is pleased to invite your attention that application to Graduate Studies at KFUPM is now open online from the link http://www1.kfupm.edu.sa/gs/application/preonline.asp until March 4, 2013. KFUPM provides full MS and PhD scholarships for distinguished graduate applicants who demonstrate high potential for conducting original research in the fields of Engineering, […]
Foreign education – study abroad opportunities for Sri Lankan students
If you are unable to get into a local university or if you need a foreign exposure then you can select educating in one of the best foreign universities. Even though this is bit expensive and more competitive, the number of students who move abroad for their studies has not declined. Australia, United Kingdom, United […]
Ten things to consider when choosing a Foreign Medical degree Program
Updated – 2021 June Eleven Sri Lankan Universities have medical faculties: Colombo, Sri Jayawardanepura, Jaffna, Galle, Peradeniya, Kelaniya, Batticaloa, Rajarata, Moratuwa, Sabaragamuwa and Wayamba. The output of all medical schools is around 1200 and they receive the degree MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) . The training period is around five years plus […]
scholarship programs for Sri Lankan students to study abroad
Various scholarship programs are available for Sri Lankan students who wish to follow courses in foreign universities. Some of the programs are listed here. Latest scholarship offers – Education UK – British Council – Sri Lanka The Presidential Scholarship Scheme – There is a Presidential Scholarship Scheme for post graduate studies – The Presidential Scholarship […]
Study in the UK – Guide for Sri Lankan students on Degree programs in British Universities
UK Higher Education institutions offer internationally recognised Bachelor’s degrees (also called undergraduate or first degrees) on various subjects. Entry requirements for Bachelor’s degrees (e.g. BA, BSc.) programs in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are two/ three A-levels (local or British) or equivalent plus English language proficiency (e.g. IELTS). According to the British Council, Sri Lanka […]
Local vs foreign education
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 […]
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 […]