Degree Fees in Sri Lanka: How to Read and Compare Them

TL;DR: Degree fees in Sri Lanka depend on the institute, the awarding university and the format. On Uplift, a Kingston engineering degree at ESOFT Uni lists LKR 1,420,000 in total tuition, and a London Metropolitan computing degree lists LKR 1,620,000. Always separate tuition from the application fee and check the course page.

Parents and students ask the same question first: how much does a private degree cost? A single average would mislead you, because programs differ in length, level and format.

This guide shows how to read a fee on Uplift and gives real examples, each taken from a named program page.

Tuition and application fee are different

Every Uplift program page can list two kinds of fee. The tuition fee is the cost of the course. The application fee is a separate charge made when you apply.

For example, the Kingston BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering at ESOFT Uni lists LKR 1,420,000 in total tuition and a LKR 25,000 application fee. When you compare programs, compare tuition with tuition.

Check what the fee covers

A fee can be quoted as a total for the whole program or per year. The page states the payment period. A fee labelled total covers the full duration. Also check the format, because some pages list one fee for weekday and weekend classes together.

Degree programs on Uplift

Bachelor's

Esoft Uni

BEng (Hons) in Biomedical Engineering (TOP UP) - London Metropolitan University (UK)

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Bachelor's

Esoft Uni

BEng (Hons) in Biomedical Engineering - London Metropolitan University (UK)

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Bachelor's

Esoft Uni

BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering - Kingston University (UK)

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Examples from named programs

These are examples, not a price list. Fees change, so confirm each one on the program page.

Bachelor's degrees at ESOFT Uni

• BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering, Kingston University (UK): LKR 1,420,000 total tuition, three years.

• BSc (Hons) in Computing, London Metropolitan University (UK): LKR 1,620,000 total tuition, three years, weekend and blended format.

• BA (Hons) in Hospitality Management, London Metropolitan University (UK): LKR 1,420,000 total tuition, three years.

Top-up degrees

A top-up is a short final-year route for students who already hold a diploma or HND. The BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies (Top Up) at ESOFT Uni lists LKR 750,000 in total tuition for a one-year, weekend format. Our top-up degree guide explains who it suits.

Pathway programs

The British Foundation Programme at Universal College Lanka lists LKR 475,000 for a ten-month full-time course. The Diploma of Information Technology (UniLink) at Nawaloka lists LKR 1,083,000 for eight months.

Master's programs

The Master of Science in Data Science from Kingston University (UK), taught at ESOFT Uni, lists LKR 790,000 in total tuition. The MSc Cyber Security at Universal College Lanka lists LKR 325,000 for a twelve-month full-time course.

Why the same level can cost different amounts

Fees vary for honest reasons. The awarding university may differ, the duration may differ, and the format can change the cost. A longer degree such as a four-year honours program is not directly comparable with a three-year degree on price alone.

When a program page shows no fee, the institute has not supplied one. In that case, check the current fee with the institute on its Uplift page. Never rely on a guess.