US Education Fair in Colombo on Tuesday

With the support of the Sri Lanka United States Fulbright Commission and the United States Embassy, The Education USA University Fair will take place Tuesday, March 22 at the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel, from 3 pm to 7 pm.

This fair which is free and open to the public - represents a great opportunity for Sri Lankan parents and students to learn about higher education in the U.S. University representatives, U.S. Embassy staff, and qualified education advisors from the Fulbright Commission will be on hand to speak and answer questions. No prior registration is necessary to attend the Education USA fair.

American representatives from 11 universities and institutes of higher education across the U.S. are visiting Sri Lanka to attend the fair, meet with prospective students and share information about their institutions through individual meetings, handouts and presentations. Visitors will learn about university admissions, financial aid opportunities and student visa procedures, as well as living and studying in America.

Advisors from the Fulbright Commission will be available to counsel all attendees on researching American universities, completing tests and applications, and finding funding to study in the U.S. Each year tens of thousands of qualified Sri Lankan candidates do not find university places in Sri Lanka. Many look overseas to complete their higher studies and solidify their career prospects.

Long recognized 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. From internationally recognized institutions in the Ivy League to hundreds of respected and affordable schools in the State University systems, the United States has over 4000 institutions of higher learning offering more than 900 programs of study.