EducationUSA Sri Lanka

06/07/2026

SAT Tutor Sebastian Durfee recently delivered an interactive workshop at the United States-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission to a group of prospective undergraduate and graduate students. 🤔

Sebastian shared his knowledge and expertise on the updated structure of the exam and current study strategies & best practices. He reviewed various examples with audience participation and offered advice to students self-studying for the SAT. 🧠

EducationUSA Sri Lanka and US-SLFC would like to thank Sebastian for lending his time and expertise on the SAT! ⭐️

🌐For more information on SAT, please visit: satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat
🌐For more information on Fulbright and EducationUSA in Sri Lanka, please visit fulbrightsrilanka.org

04/07/2026

It’s America’s 250th birthday!🇺🇸 Two hundred and fifty years ago, 56 patriots signed the Declaration of Independence, changing the course of history. Today, those founding ideals of freedom and democracy continue to inspire people worldwide. Happy Birthday America! 🎆

මේ ඇමරිකාවේ 250 වැනි උපන්දිනයයි!🇺🇸

මීට වසර 250කට පෙර, දේශප්‍රේමීන් 56 දෙනෙකු නිදහස පිළිබඳ ප්‍රකාශනයට අත්සන් තැබූ අතර, එය ඉතිහාසයේ ගමන් මඟ වෙනස් කළේය.

අදත්, නිදහස සහ ප්‍රජාතන්ත්‍රවාදය පිළිබඳ එම මූලික පරමාදර්ශ ලොව පුරා ජනතාවට අඛණ්ඩව ප්‍රබෝධයක් ලබා දෙයි.

ඇමරිකාවට සුභ උපන්දිනයක්, වේවා ! 🎆

இது அமெரிக்காவின் 250ஆவது பிறந்ததினமாகும்! 🇺🇸

250 வருடங்களுக்கு முன்பு 56 தேசபக்தர்கள் சுதந்திரப் பிரகடனத்தில் கையெழுத்திட்டு, வரலாற்றின் போக்கையே மாற்றினர். இன்று, சுதந்திரம் மற்றும் ஜனநாயகம் குறித்த அந்த ஸ்தாபக இலட்சியங்கள் உலகெங்கிலுமுள்ள மக்களுக்குத் தொடர்ந்து உத்வேகமளிக்கின்றன. இனிய பிறந்த நாள் வாழ்த்துக்கள் அமெரிக்கா! 🎆

25/06/2026

We are now on Instagram! 📱

Follow us at .lk for information, updates, and events at EducationUSA Sri Lanka. 🌟

24/06/2026

🖥️ WEBINAR: American Ingenuity: Research and Innovation on U.S. University Campuses 🇺🇸

American universities have long been recognized as leaders in technological advancement and forward-thinking innovation. 🇺🇸 In this webinar, Caity Crank (International Admissions and Recruitment Manager, North Carolina State University) will highlight examples of this innovation at U.S. universities, sharing groundbreaking scientific research and history-making alumni–including NC State alum and NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Astronaut Christina Koch from the Artemis Crew! 🚀

She will also provide insights into navigating the international admissions process and building meaningful connections on campus. 🌍

Celebrate 250 years of American excellence with EducationUSA Sri Lanka by learning more about its unique higher education model! 🎆

Prospective U.S. university applicants across all degree types (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD)—particularly in STEM fields—parents/guardians, educators, and school counselors are encouraged to attend. ⭐️

📅 Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026
🕐 Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m. IST
💻 Mode: Webinar

📝 Registration is required. Register here: bit.ly/americaningenuity

🌐 Visit fulbrightsrilanka.org for more information.
📧 Please email [email protected] with questions.

23/06/2026

🇺🇸 EducationUSA Pre-Departure Orientation 2026 ✈️

Registration is open! 📚 Before you embark on your academic adventure in the United States, join us for the 2026 EducationUSA Sri Lanka Pre-Departure Orientation. 📝

Through roundtable discussions, interactive sessions, and a networking reception, this program will walk you through what to expect during your studies in the U.S., offer insights from alumni, and connect you with your peers who are headed the same way. 🌟

📆 Thursday, July 9, 2026
⏰ 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
📍 Colombo, Sri Lanka
🪪 Register here: bit.ly/pdo2026

This session is free of charge and open to all undergraduate & graduate students admitted to a U.S. university for the 2026-2027 academic year. A student visa is not required to attend the orientation, but prior registration is mandatory. More details will be sent upon registration.

🌐 For more information about studying in the United States, visit fulbrightsrilanka.org.
📧 Please email [email protected] with questions.

30/06/2025

🇺🇸 EducationUSA Pre-Departure Orientation 2025 ✈️

It’s that time of year again! Before you embark on your academic adventure in the United States, join the United States - Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission and EducationUSA Sri Lanka for the 2025 EducationUSA Pre-Departure Orientation.

This session will walk you through what to expect during your studies in the U.S., offer insights from representatives at EducationUSA, the United States-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission, and the U.S. Embassy, and connect you to your peers who are headed the same way.

📆 Save the date: Monday, July 30 2025
🪪 Register here: bit.ly/pdo2025

More details will be announced shortly. This session is free of charge and open to all undergraduate & graduate students admitted to a U.S. university for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Prior registration is mandatory.

30/04/2025

Happening this Friday! Click the link to register: bit.ly/Barnard-UPenn-2May

“Why Study in the U.S.?”: A Visit From Barnard College and the University of Pennsylvania ✏️

Join EducationUSA Sri Lanka and the United States-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission for a special interactive event with representatives from two top U.S. universities, Barnard College and the University of Pennsylvania.

Learn more about admissions, financial aid, and life on campus from Ruby Bhattacharya (Director of Admissions, Barnard College) and Kristen Pantazes (Senior Associate Director, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, University of Pennsylvania). A networking session will immediately follow the presentation. We encourage students interested in completing their undergraduate degree in the U.S., parents & guardians, and school counselors to attend!

Kindly note: This is an in-person event and advance registration is required. This session is intended primarily for those interested in undergraduate education.

“Why Study in the U.S.?” with Barnard College and University of Pennsylvania
📅 May 2nd, 2025
⏰ 3:00 p.m.
📍 United States-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission (23 Gower Street, Colombo 05)
🎟️ bit.ly/Barnard-UPenn-2May

Questions? Contact [email protected]. 📧

28/04/2025

Join EducationUSA Sri Lanka and the United States-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission for a special interactive event with representatives from two top U.S. universities, Barnard College and the University of Pennsylvania.

“Why Study in the U.S.?”: A Visit From Barnard College and the University of Pennsylvania ✏️

Join EducationUSA Sri Lanka and the United States-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission for a special interactive event with representatives from two top U.S. universities, Barnard College and the University of Pennsylvania.

Learn more about admissions, financial aid, and life on campus from Ruby Bhattacharya (Director of Admissions, Barnard College) and Kristen Pantazes (Senior Associate Director, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, University of Pennsylvania). A networking session will immediately follow the presentation. We encourage students interested in completing their undergraduate degree in the U.S., parents & guardians, and school counselors to attend!

Kindly note: This is an in-person event and advance registration is required. This session is intended primarily for those interested in undergraduate education.

“Why Study in the U.S.?” with Barnard College and University of Pennsylvania
📅 May 2nd, 2025
⏰ 3:00 p.m.
📍 United States-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission (23 Gower Street, Colombo 05)
🎟️ bit.ly/Barnard-UPenn-2May

Questions? Contact [email protected]. 📧