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Program Overview

Experience Sri Lanka through IFSA’s exclusive study abroad program—your only academic gateway to this extraordinary island nation. Based in Kandy, a city rich in culture and history, you’ll explore subjects like environmental studies, religion, anthropology, and nonprofit development, with opportunities to build toward Fulbright aspirations.

Live with a local host family and immerse yourself in daily life—no language requirement needed. The program offers meaningful engagement with communities and hands-on learning in one of Asia’s most culturally diverse countries.

Recognized by Lonely Planet as the top travel destination in 2019 and ranked among the best by CEOWORLD Magazine in 2024, Sri Lanka offers unforgettable scenery, ancient temples, and vibrant traditions. Make your study abroad experience stand out with this unique opportunity.

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Program Highlights

Explore Kandy through the City-as-Text method alongside Sri Lankan students, reading the city’s culture, streets, and spaces as a living literary experience.
Hike the Hanthana Mountains, a lush environmental reserve near campus that reaches elevations of up to 3,800 feet.
Visit a women’s shelter, the first and largest crisis center in Kandy, dedicated to supporting women in need.
Experience a 10-hour meditation retreat at Nilambe Buddhist Meditation Centre, guided by a university professor in Buddhist Studies.
Learn Kandyan dance through hands-on lessons in a traditional folk art rooted in Kandy and celebrated across Sri Lanka.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
All Program Activity Costs
Wifi Costs
Medical / Accident Insurance
Travel Insurance
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Pre-Departure Orientation
In-Country Orientation
Academic Advising
Transcript Fees
Academic Credit
Emergency Support
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Program Details

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Locations

  • Kandy, Sri Lanka

Fields & Subjects

  • Archaeology
  • Conflict Studies
  • Ecology
  • Environmental Studies
  • Sustainable Development
  • Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
  • Foreign Language

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029
  • Terms Available
  • Fall
  • Spring

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)
  • University 5th Year or More

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18-30

Starts At

  • 4 months: $16,995

Refund Policy

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2025 Finalist - Innovative Student Video
2025 Finalist - Innovative Study Abroad Program
2025 Finalist - Innovation in Marketing & Digital Media
GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Finalist - Sustainability
Innovative Student Video 2023 Finalist
Innovation in Crisis Response Finalist 2022
Innovative Technology 2021 Finalist
Innovative Technology 2020 Finalist
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