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  • Capital Colombo
  • Official Languages Sinhala, Tamil
  • Population 20.5 million
  • International tertiary students 13,924 Source: UNESCO
  • Australian share (number) 4,153
  • Australian share (percentage) 30 percent

Sri Lanka education market profile

Australia has good bilateral relations with Sri Lanka.

Education plays a significant role in the relationship, with Australia the most popular study destination for Sri Lankan students.

A number of Australian tertiary providers also operate distance education facilities in Sri Lanka.

News and opportunities

Australian alumni awards recognise exemplary achievements
Friday, March 22, 2013Austrade update | 27 March 2013 | Alumni
An Austrade-organised alumni excellence awards ceremony, held in Colombo on 23 February 2013, has recognised Sri Lankans with applied skills and knowledge acquired from an Australia education in their ...
Australia attracting higher degree research students from Sri Lanka
Monday, March 18, 2013Vocational Education and Training (VET) | Higher education | Austrade update | 27 March 2013
A Future Unlimited Education Exhibition in Sri Lanka has attracted more than 600 participants, held in Colombo from 23–24 February 2013. The number of Sri Lankans choosing to pursue further education ...
School visit highlights growing opportunities in the schools sector
Friday, October 12, 2012Vocational Education and Training (VET) | Higher education | Latest from Austrade | Austrade update | Austrade update
An Austrade-organised visit with Colombo International School (CIS) in September has provided insights into the local market, highlighting the growing importance of the Sri Lankan schools sector.
Austrade update 4 April 2012
Wednesday, April 04, 2012Austrade update
Austrade Update provides news about recent Austrade activities of interest to the education sector.
Austrade update 21 March 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012Austrade update
Austrade Update provides news about recent Austrade activities of interest to the education sector.

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