COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lankan students interested in pursuing higher education in the United States will have the opportunity to meet representatives of U.S. colleges and universities at the EducationUSA University Fair 2026, which will be held in Colombo, Kurunegala and Kandy this week.
The free education fair will provide students and families with information about Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD programmes, scholarships, admissions and other opportunities available to international students seeking to study in the United States.
The event is being organised with the participation of EducationUSA, the United States-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission, American Corner Kandy, USBus-Mobile American Space and the British Council Sri Lanka.
Direct access to U.S. universities
The university fair is designed to give prospective students an opportunity to speak directly with representatives and learn more about studying in the United States.
Students can explore a wide range of higher education opportunities, including undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, while gaining information about admission requirements, scholarships and pathways to U.S. universities.
The organisers are also inviting parents, educators, school administrators, career guidance officers and others interested in international higher education.
EducationUSA University Fair 2026 schedule
The fair will be held at three locations across Sri Lanka:
Colombo
📍 Courtyard by Marriott Colombo City Centre, Grand Sapphire Ballroom, 9th Floor
📅 September 14, 2026
⏰ 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Kurunegala
📍 Royal International School
📅 September 16, 2026
⏰ 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Kandy
📍 Kandy City Centre (KCC), Banquet Hall, 5th Floor
📅 September 17, 2026
⏰ 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Participation is free, but registration is required.
Students can register through fulbrightsrilanka.org/universityfair.
Opportunities beyond university admissions
The event will also provide information about scholarship and exchange opportunities and allow students to learn more about the U.S. higher education system directly from education representatives.
For Sri Lankan students considering international education, the fair offers an opportunity to compare programmes, understand application pathways and explore potential funding options before making decisions about studying abroad.
The organisers said the event is open to students and families as well as educators and career guidance professionals, making it a broader platform for connecting Sri Lankan learners with U.S. higher education opportunities.
