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.
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
- IELTS Academic
- TOEFL iBT
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) PTE Academic
- Oxford International English Test (OIETC)
Meet your representative
Name: Pavel Bawa
About: Pavel Bawa is the Deputy Head of International – South Asia, at the University of East London.
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

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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