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.
Every year, talented students from Sri Lanka choose UWE Bristol to take the next step in their journey. With more than 300 courses across a wide range of disciplines, you’ll find opportunities to match your passions, whether that’s creating innovations in computer science and robotics, telling powerful stories through education, or making a difference in healthcare or building new infrastructure in civil engineering.
What sets UWE Bristol apart is how closely our programmes connect with the industries driving future growth. You won’t just study, you’ll gain the skills, experiences and confidence to stand out globally and bring your ambitions to life.
Our international team is ready to support you every step of the way. From understanding whether your qualifications meet our entry requirements to helping you choose the right course, our regional experts are just a message away. Find their contact details below. Reach out and start shaping your future with us today.
Student societies that our Sri Lanka students enjoy include Sri Lankan Society, The AI Society, UWE Cricket Club and more.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements, English language requirements and what to do if you don't meet our entry requirements.
Entry requirements
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.
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 see a 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.
Entry requirements
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.
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 see a 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.
Entry requirements
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: We are unable to consider applicants who hold a HND or third class degree onto the majority of our Masters programmes. Candidates with relevant work experience may be considered onto some of our Art and Health courses, please contact international@uwe.ac.uk to check before submitting an application.
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.
Applicants holding OTHM, LMQ, Qualifi, EdQual, CHQE, SQA, Edhat diplomas will not normally be considered for entry to postgraduate courses if there has been a study gap of more than five years.
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 see a 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.
Country manager
For UWE Bristol enquiries please contact our expert:
Haaziq Jaleel
Country manager – Sri Lanka
Based in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Email: Haaziq.Jaleel@uwe.ac.uk
Tel: +94 (0)772 820 909
Education agents in Sri Lanka
Our education agents in Sri Lanka are here to help you as an international student apply to study at UWE Bristol.
An education agent 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.
Education agents
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Education agents |
Contact details |
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ABEC Premier |
For contact details please visit: www.abec.lk |
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AHZ |
For contact details please visit: www.ahzassociates.com/global-offices/sri-lanka |
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Campus Direct |
For contact details please visit: www.campusdirect.io |
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Expert Education & Visa Services |
For contact details please visit: experteducation.lk |
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Global Guidance Education Consultancy |
For contact details please visit: www.global-guidance.com |
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Seekers Worldwide |
For contact details please visit: seekersworldwide.com |
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U. L. Consultants Ltd |
For contact details please visit: www.ulcworld.com |
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Uniwest Educational Services (Pvt) Ltd |
For contact details please visit: uniwest.edu.lk |
Funding and 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 or contact your local market manager for more information on current scholarship schemes relevant to you and your interests.
You may also want to consider other scholarships available from organisations independent of UWE Bristol.
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