USA Degree Transfer Program
A 2+2 transfer programme allowing students to complete two years of a U.S. university degree in Sri Lanka before seamlessly transferring to top-ranked partner universities in the USA or Canada.
Overview
About this course
The NCHS 2+2 USA Transfer Programme is the perfect solution for students who want to study in the USA through an easier and more cost-effective pathway. Students begin their studies in Sri Lanka, gaining immersion in the American education system from the comfort of home, before transferring to a partner university in the United States or Canada. The programme allows students to complete up to two years (60 credits) of a U.S. university degree in Sri Lanka and transfer seamlessly to top-ranked partner institutions located in states such as California, New York, and Tennessee. Students may also opt for the 1+3 pathway, completing one year (45 credits) locally before an early transition to an international university. Partner universities include the University of Albany (New York), California State University Northridge, California State University Fresno, University of Lynchburg (Virginia), College of Staten Island (New York), Salisbury University (Maryland), and Austin Peay State University (Tennessee).
Why choose this course
Begin your U.S. degree in Sri Lanka at a lower cost
Transfer up to 60 credits to a U.S. partner university
Direct entry after O-Levels or A-Levels
Flexible major selection in Year 3
Credits transferable to other U.S. universities
What you will learn
U.S. curriculum foundation subjects
Skills for academic success in an American university environment
Cross-cultural and international academic adaptation
Credit-bearing coursework recognised by partner institutions
Preparation for degree completion overseas
Skills you will gain
At a glance
Level
Undergraduate
Duration
4 years
Full-time
Location
Intakes
June, October
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
UK/Cambridge/Sri Lankan GCE O-Level: 5 passes at grade C or above, including English and Mathematics
If Mathematics is not passed, students must complete the Maths 45 module at NCHS (offered free of charge) and achieve a grade C
English proficiency: O-Level grade C or above in English; or IELTS overall band score of 5.5 with no band below 5.0
Students may apply using O-Level or A-Level results
Course Structure
U.S. Curriculum Core Subjects
— • Year 1–2
Compulsory
English and Communication
— • Year 1
Compulsory
Mathematics
— • Year 1
Compulsory
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
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Scholarships & Discounts
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Course Facts
Location
Colombo
Duration
4 years | full-time
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