IFSA - STUDY IN SRI LANKA
Kandy, Sri Lanka
WHY STUDY IN SRI LANKA?
The second-largest city in Sri Lanka and capital city of the central province, Kandy is perfectly positioned to easily reach every part of the small island. Home to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, one of Buddhism’s most sacred shrines and a famous pilgrimage site, it is often called the cultural capital of the island. Kandy is a bustling market town supporting the tea producers in the surrounding regions, as well as the island’s arts and crafts vendors. The neighboring town of Peradeniya boasts Sri Lanka’s most prestigious university and a renowned botanical garden that showcases its lush tropical climate.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Home of roaming elephants, tantalizing rice and curry, and ancient temples, this is one incredible place to pursue your penchant for the environment, religion, anthropology, NGO work, or even Fulbright aspirations. With no language requirement and family homestays, there are so many reasons to make beautiful Kandy your home for a while.
Select four to five IFSA classes for a total of 12-16 U.S. credit hours. All elective classes are worth 3 U.S. semester credit hours.
LANGUAGE CLASSES
Developing skills in a foreign language can profoundly impact your life personally and professionally. Though language study is not required, students frequently report their language class as one of their favorites and the one they applied most outside the classroom. Not all language electives may be offered in a given semester depending on enrollment.
- Essential Sinhala (1 U.S. semester credit hour)
- Beginning Sinhala I
- Beginning Tamil I
ELECTIVE CLASSES
Not all electives may be offered in a given semester depending on enrollment.
- Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Management
- Biodiversity in Sri Lanka
- Climate Change Impacts in Tropical Ecology
- Ethnicity and Politics in Sri Lanka
- Gender, Identity, and Culture
- Global Food Systems
- International Conflict and Peace Building
- Living Religious Traditions in Sri Lanka
- Primate Evolution
- Sustainable Tourism
Visit
IFSA Study in Sri Lanka on the IFSA website for a complete list of classes and syllabi. Interested in doing research during your stay? See our sister program,
IFSA Study in Sri Lanka: Research.
ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS
Program activities and excursions are designed to enhance your intercultural competence by developing your understanding of the local culture and people. While optional, they are included in your total program fee. Activities and excursions vary each term based on availability, but may include:
- City-as-Text
- Hanthana Mountains Experience
- Women’s Shelter Experience
- Nilambe Buddhist Meditation Centre Experience
- Kandyan Dance Experience
- Matale Trip
- Horton Plains Trip
- Anuradhapura Trip
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Using CHART, you’ll be able to see which classes abroad fit easily into your academic plan. You can also see which classes your home institution has already approved to guarantee that your credits will align.
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Apply Online Today.
Our easy online application process is here for you! Simply log in to the IFSA Student Portal and answer questions about yourself to get started. If you get stuck or have questions, reach out to our IFSA team. We’re here to help.
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WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Academic Support
- Administrative Fees and Applications Fees
- Activities and Excursions (including transportation and meals)
- Education Fees
- Guaranteed Housing
- International Medical Insurance
- Internet Access in Housing
- Internship, Directed Research, and Volunteer Opportunities (on many programs)
- Meals (on some programs)
- Official Transcript with U.S. Credit Translation
- On-site Orientation
- On-site Staff Support (including in-person meetings and emergencies)
- Prearrival Advising
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