Sri Lanka
At UWE Bristol we are proud of our international reputation. With a thriving international community of students from over 140 countries worldwide, we are the perfect UK university to study at.
Entry requirements - Sri Lanka

The experienced UWE Bristol International team will be happy to give you advice on the suitability of your qualifications for your chosen course.
Qualifications listed under each heading may satisfy UWE Bristol entry requirements to that level of study. This is not a guarantee of an offer of a place, which is at the University’s discretion.
Entry onto foundation courses
If you do not meet the requirements for our Art and Design undergraduate degree courses, you may be considered for a foundation degree. You can find more information on the creative industries foundation courses available.
If you do not meet the requirements for our other undergraduate degree courses, you may be considered for a foundation or international year one course at our International College.
Upon successful completion, these courses offer guaranteed entry onto a UWE Bristol undergraduate degree course.
Entry onto undergraduate courses
If you have achieved the following, we will be able to consider you for a UWE Bristol undergraduate course:
- Sri Lankan A-levels are accepted as comparable to UK A-levels.
If you have studied A-levels or International Baccalaureate, further information on entry requirements can be found on our course listings.
The requirements listed above are the minimum requirement for entrance to UWE Bristol; competitive courses may have higher requirements.
Entry onto postgraduate courses
Holders of a good bachelor's degree or a four-year degree from a recognised university in Sri Lanka will be considered for direct admission.
Please note: Where UWE Bristol has an academic agreement in place with an institution, greater flexibility in entry requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate courses may apply as outlined in those agreements.
English language requirements
To study at UWE Bristol you must demonstrate that your English level is high enough for university study. We accept a number of different Secure English Language Tests (SELT) for entry onto our degree courses, with IELTS being the most common. English language requirements vary slightly from subject to subject.
Please visit our English language pages for the list of other acceptable English language qualifications.
What to do if you don't meet our entry requirements
If you do not quite meet our entry requirements, our International College offers a range of university preparation courses to teach you all you need to progress to UWE Bristol. We also have a pre-sessional English language course to get your English skills up to the standard required for entry to UWE Bristol.
Contacts
Country manager
For UWE Bristol enquiries please contact our expert:
Nashif Razzak
Country manager - Sri Lanka
Based in Sri Lanka
Country representatives
Below you will find the contact details for our representatives in your country. They can provide you with further information and assist with the submission of your application to UWE Bristol. They can also offer advice on visas, accommodation, scholarships, travel and more.
Representative name | Contact details |
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Expert Education & Visa Services Level 6, 269 Clarence Street Sydney New South Wales 2000 Australia |
Contact: Manjeet Ghimire Telephone: +61 2 9269 0070 Email: mannie@experteducation.com.au |
Seekers Worldwide 532 R.A. de Mel Mawatha Duplication Road Colombo |
Contact: Colombo Office Telephone: +94 112 587530 Email: info@seekersworldwide.com |
U. L. Consultants Ltd 89 Kesbewa Road Boralesgamuwa |
Contact: Sri Lanka Office Telephone: +94112545817 / +94 77 0777345 Viber / Whats App: 00447753614151 Email: upul@ulcworld.com Website: www.ulcworld.com |
International scholarships
Every year we offer a large number of scholarships to international students. Take a look at the full list of UWE Bristol International scholarships to find out more.
You may also want to consider other scholarships available from organisations independent of UWE Bristol.