UGC Admission of Students with Foreign Qualifications to Sri Lankan Universities – Academic Year 2025/2026
The University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka has invited applications for admission to undergraduate courses offered by Sri Lankan state universities from eligible applicants holding foreign educational qualifications for the academic year 2025/2026.
Closing Date: 17 August 2026
Application Method: Hard copy submission and scanned PDF submission by email
UGC Foreign Qualifications Admission 2025/2026 – Quick Details
| Organization | University Grants Commission, Sri Lanka |
| Admission Category | Students with Foreign Qualifications |
| Study Level | Undergraduate Degree Programmes |
| Academic Year | 2025/2026 |
| Application Calling Date | 27 July 2026 |
| Closing Date | 17 August 2026 |
| Processing Fee | US$100 |
| Application Language | English |
Download Handbook and Application Form
About the Foreign Qualifications Admission
This admission procedure is intended for students who wish to enter an undergraduate degree programme at a Sri Lankan university using qualifications obtained through a foreign examination or an overseas education system.
Applicants must carefully read the official admission handbook before selecting courses or completing the application. The handbook contains important information about eligibility requirements, recognized foreign qualifications, subject requirements, courses, university codes, fees, supporting documents and the selection procedure.
Who Can Apply?
Applications may be submitted by eligible Sri Lankan and foreign applicants who possess acceptable foreign educational qualifications and satisfy the relevant academic, subject and documentary requirements specified by the UGC.
- Applicants who completed an accepted foreign Advanced Level or equivalent examination.
- Sri Lankan applicants who completed the relevant period of education outside Sri Lanka.
- Foreign nationals seeking admission to undergraduate courses in Sri Lankan universities.
- Children of Sri Lankan diplomatic personnel who satisfy the relevant conditions.
- Applicants who satisfy the subject prerequisites for their selected course of study.
English Language Requirements
Applicants whose primary language is not English or whose previous education was not conducted in English may be required to provide acceptable evidence of English-language proficiency.
| English Test | Minimum Score Indicated |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 79 |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| Pearson Test of English | 51–60 |
Applicants should verify the complete English-language conditions in the current official handbook before submitting the application.
Application Processing Fee
Every application must be accompanied by proof of payment of the prescribed US$100 application processing fee. The payment may be made according to the methods and banking instructions stated in the official handbook.
Documents Required
The exact document list depends on the applicant’s nationality and circumstances. The following documents may be required:
- Originally signed application form.
- Certified copies of qualifying examination certificates and statements of results.
- Certified passport bio-page copies.
- Birth certificate and citizenship-related documents, where applicable.
- Foreign and Sri Lankan school-leaving certificates, where applicable.
- Travel movement records required for relevant Sri Lankan applicants.
- Parents’ or guardian’s employment and passport records, where required.
- Evidence of English-language proficiency, where applicable.
- Bank letters proving the availability of sufficient funds.
- Proof of payment of the US$100 processing fee.
- Official English translations of documents issued in another language.
- Affidavits relating to differences in names or document authentication, where required.
Financial Support Evidence
Applicants may need to submit original bank letters showing that sufficient funds are available to cover their studies in Sri Lanka. According to the application instructions, the required balance should generally be maintained for at least three months before the closing date and should be at least equal to one year of the applicable course fee.
How to Apply
Postal Address
University Grants Commission
No. 20, Ward Place
Colombo 07
Sri Lanka
Email Submission
A scanned copy of the complete application in PDF format, including all attachments, must also be emailed in parallel with the hard-copy submission.
Important Application Instructions
- Use the applicant’s full name exactly as shown in the passport.
- Do not leave any section unanswered; write “N/A” where necessary.
- Use A4-sized pages for the application.
- Place the application form before the supporting documents.
- Do not insert supporting documents between application-form pages.
- Avoid permanent binding methods such as spiral binding or staples.
- Provide official English translations together with copies in the original language.
- Ensure that certificates and supporting documents are properly authenticated or certified.
- Send both the hard copy and scanned PDF copy before the closing date.
Course and University Preferences
Applicants must enter the selected courses and relevant university Uni-Codes in their preferred order. Course eligibility, university availability and medium of instruction should be checked in the official handbook before completing this section.
Closing Date
Contact Details
| Department | Admissions Department, University Grants Commission |
| Telephone | +94 11 2695301 / +94 11 2695302 |
| Additional Telephone | +94 11 2123415 |
| Fax | +94 11 2691678 |
| foreignadmissions@ugc.ac.lk |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the closing date for UGC foreign qualifications admission 2025/2026?
The closing date stated in the application instructions is 17 August 2026.
Is this an online application?
The application requires a signed hard copy to be sent to the UGC. A scanned PDF copy of the complete application and attachments must also be emailed.
What is the application processing fee?
The application instructions specify a processing fee of US$100. Applicants should follow the payment details stated in the official handbook.
Can Sri Lankan students with foreign qualifications apply?
Eligible Sri Lankan applicants with recognized foreign qualifications may apply, subject to the residence, education, document and course requirements in the handbook.
Can foreign nationals apply?
Eligible foreign applicants may apply for available undergraduate courses under this admission category, subject to the UGC’s requirements and selection procedure.
Where should the application be sent?
Send the hard copy to the Deputy Secretary, University Admissions, University Grants Commission, No. 20, Ward Place, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka.
Apply Before the Closing Date
Read the handbook carefully and submit all required documents before 17 August 2026.
Download Application Form Read Admission HandbookOfficial source: University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka
Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes. Applicants must verify eligibility, fees, course availability, payment instructions and document requirements using the current official UGC handbook before applying.