Introduction
If you are from Sri Lanka and thinking about studying at Brighton you can find information to help you decide, and make your application on this page.
Our connections
Students from Sri Lanka choose the University of Brighton because of our strong standing in key subject areas of interest.
- All computer science degrees are designed to prepare students for professional practice and provide for continuing professional development.
- Our degree and masters courses in business, management and economics benefit from the internationally recognised research at our Centre for Research in Innovation Management (CENTRIM). The latest Research Assessment Exercise determined that 70 per cent of our research in business management is of international standing.
- Business studies students benefit from the training and consultancy work of professors. Students gain practical and leadership skills in a research active community.
- Management studies courses provide entrepreneurial skills training and connection with a network of industry partners. Become an independent thinker through collaboration with experienced Professors who share real world knowledge with students.
Meet us
We do not currently have any scheduled visits to Sri Lanka.
If you have any questions, message our International team who will be happy to help.
Entry requirements
Details of the academic and English language requirements for your course are on our course finder. We help many students from Sri Lanka to improve their qualifications to meet entry requirements.
Academic equivalencies
Undergraduate
We require three Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced level) qualifications when obtained at the conclusion of the pre-university course (Years XII and XIII).
A-level
| Comparable offer | Descriptors and meaning
|
|---|
| AAA |
AAA |
Distinction |
| AAB |
AAB |
|
| ABB |
ABB |
|
| BBB |
BBB |
Very good pass |
| BBC |
BBC |
|
| BCC |
BCC |
|
| CCC |
CCC |
Credit |
Postgraduate
We require a “Professional Degree” or a “Bachelor Special” degree when awarded after four years of study.
Sri Lankan degree classification
|
Sri Lankan 4.0 GPA classification (post-2008) |
English equivalent |
| 75% |
3.70 |
1st |
| 60% |
3.30 |
2:1 |
| 55% |
3.00 |
2:2 |
English language requirements
We will not accept a Sri Lankan English language qualification as meeting our minimum English language proficiency requirements. Find out more about our English language requirements.
Improve your academic and English language ability
If you don't have the correct grades or qualifications to meet our entry requirements, we can help you improve them.
Degree preparation courses at the International College
If you complete your pathway course at the International College at the required level, you are guaranteed entry to a degree at the University of Brighton. Available degree subject areas include accounting and finance, art and design, business management, international hospitality management, law with business, international event management, and many more.
Find out more about the pathway courses on offer at the University of Brighton International College.
English language preparation courses at our Language Institute
The University of Brighton Language Institute provides a comprehensive range of academic English language preparation courses for students who need to improve their English before starting a UK university degree.
Successful completion of one of our English courses guarantees your progression to a degree course at the University of Brighton.
Find out more about our academic English language preparation courses.
Immigration and visas
Generally, prior entry clearance (ie a visa) is required for students coming from Sri Lanka. To obtain a visa you will need to have an unconditional offer of a place at the University of Brighton and your CAS number from the university. You will need to prove that you have the funds to pay your tuition fees and living expenses.
To make your visa application in Sri Lanka, contact the UK Home Office.
For advice and help from our immigration advisers, and for further information visit our immigration and visas page.
British Council office
If you would like to talk to a trained counsellor about studying and living in the UK, please contact the British Council in Sri Lanka.
Money
Students from Sri Lanka are eligible for University of Brighton scholarships:
Contact us
Please contact us if you have a question or enquiry.