Sri Lanka

Why choose UEL?

  • Guaranteed scholarships: Sri Lankan students can access automatic scholarships on most courses, with awards available up to £2,500.
  • Careers-first university: UEL focuses on real-world skills, ensuring students graduate ready for global employment opportunities.
  • Work placement opportunities: Many programmes include built-in work placements, internships, or industry projects to boost employability.
  • Affordable London experience: Located in East London, UEL offers a traditional campus setting with direct Tube links to central London in just 35 minutes.
  • Affordable tuition fees: Competitive tuition rates make UEL an accessible choice, with flexible instalment payment options available for international students.
  • Flexible on-campus accommodation: Modern student housing is available directly on campus, with prices starting from £150 per week.
How to apply
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Find the course that's right for you:

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

  • Three Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced level) with a minimum grade of CCS
  • Monash College Diploma Part 1 with 80 per cent or Part 2 with 60 per cent

Postgraduate

  • 4-year Bachelor's Special or Professional Degree, second class honours (usually an overall 
    average of 55 per cent or CGPA 3.0)

English language requirements

To study at UEL you must demonstrate that your English level is at the standard for university study. We accept a number of different English language qualifications/tests for entry onto our courses, with IELTS being the most common.

English Language Qualifications

Learn more about accepted English Language Qualifications

Meet your representatives

  • Image of Gayatri Krishnamurthy - Senior Recruitment Advisor – South Asia. She is smiling, dressed in a white dress shirt and grey blazer.

    Senior Student Recruitment Advisor - South Asia

    Image of Gayatri Krishnamurthy - Senior Recruitment Advisor – South Asia. She is smiling, dressed in a white dress shirt and grey blazer.

    Gayatri Krishnamurthy

    Senior Student Recruitment Advisor - South Asia

    Gayatri Krishnamurthy -Currently serving as the Senior Recruitment Advisor for South Asia at the University of East London,is an accomplished international education leader with over a decade of specialized experience driving enrollment growth across the region. She leverages advanced data analytics and premium channel partnerships to accelerate application turnarounds and secure top-tier academic talent, successfully balancing market expansion with strict institutional compliance.

Find an agent

Study abroad agents in Sri Lanka

Infinite Opportunities Abroad (IOA Global)
I-59-60, First Floor, Lajpat Nagar - I, Lajpat Nagar (South Delhi), New Delhi, South Delhi- 110024, Delhi
Email address: uel@infinitegroup.org
Contact number with country code: 009114656941

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I love studying here because of the work and the opportunities alongside studying; it will really prepare me for my future career. I also love the staff who are so friendly."

Danagshanth Thavagnanam

Sri Lankan student in BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Networks

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