US universities visit Colombo for education road show

The first ever United States embassy supported American university exhibition will take place on September 5 and 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Colombo Hilton.

The Exhibition and Road Show is the largest, free and open-to-the-public opportunity for parents and students to learn about higher education in the US directly from universities, US Embassy staff and qualified education advisors from the Fullbright Commission.

American representatives from 22 universities and institutes of higher education across the US are visiting Sri Lanka to attend the fair, meet with prospective students and share information about their institutions through individual meetings, handouts and presentations.

In addition, Sri Lankan alumni of US universities will be on hand to share their experience with parents and students and answer questions about study in America. Advisors from the Fulbright Commission will be available to counsel all attendees on researching American universities, completing tests and applications, as well as, finding funding to finance study in the US - including student work opportunities. No prior appointments or registration are necessary.

Each year tens of thousands of qualified Sri Lankan graduates do not find university places in Sri Lanka. Many look overseas to complete their higher studies and solidify their career prospects. Long recognised for its quality education system, the United States remains the number one destination for foreign students around the world, hosting over half a million undergraduate and graduate students from abroad each year.

The US Embassy is working in conjunction with ANC Education Holdings to host this American Education Exhibition to promote the diversity and availability of an American higher education to all qualified Sri Lankan students.