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Verifying Sri Lankan University Degrees: UGC Guide
How to verify Sri Lankan education credentials. Covers UGC oversight, university system, and verification for degrees from Sri Lanka.
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Sri Lanka's higher education system
Sri Lanka's higher education is regulated by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Sri Lanka has 17 national universities and numerous other higher education institutions, including University of Colombo (founded 1921), University of Peradeniya, University of Moratuwa (engineering), and University of Kelaniya. Sri Lanka has a competitive university admission system based on the national A-Level examination.
Verification steps
- Check UGC recognition — Verify the institution is UGC-recognized. VerifyED includes recognized Sri Lankan institutions.
- Contact the institution — Sri Lankan universities maintain registrar offices for verification.
- UGC verification — UGC can verify institutional recognition and degree status.
- Document attestation — Documents need attestation through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Key considerations
- University of Moratuwa — Sri Lanka's premier engineering university with strong international recognition.
- Sinhala/Tamil/English credentials — Credentials may be in Sinhala, Tamil, or English depending on the medium of instruction.
- Competitive admission — Sri Lankan national universities are highly competitive, adding credibility to degrees from these institutions.
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