Study Abroad Programs in Sri Lanka

Though overshadowed on a map by its giant neighboring country of India, Sri Lanka has long flourished under its own national identity. The island of Sri Lanka is fairly small, but its population of over 20 million citizens makes it one of the more densely populated countries in the world. Sri Lanka is also one of the most biodiverse countries on the planet, home to thousands of endemic plant and animal species amidst its beautiful landscape.

With a population nearing 6 million people, Colombo is the country’s largest city by a considerable margin, and not coincidentally also the most popular location where to study abroad in Sri Lanka. Colombo is the cultural and economic center or Sri Lanka, and also sits adjacent to the country’s capital city of Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte. The University of Colombo, which rests in the heart of the city, is also the largest and most prestigious university in the country.

Kandy, the country’s second largest city, is another popular destination where to study abroad in Sri Lanka for many international students. Located in the heart of the country on the shores of a lake with its namesake, Kandy was formerly the capital of Sri Lanka’s ancient kingdom and today is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With a population of just 125,000, Kandy will make for a much more laid back experience than Colombo while you study abroad in Sri Lanka.