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Study law in Sri Lanka

Universities and colleges in Sri Lanka recorded as teaching law, with the levels they teach and what a year of study costs.

Includes Law (LLB, LLM), international and business law

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These places carry the subject in their own name. Check each one’s course page before you apply.

Subjects we can show you in Sri Lanka

Business and management 4Computing and software 3Engineering 2Medicine and health 3Law 2Natural sciences 1Music and performing arts 1Agriculture and environment 1
Any level FoundationBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateShort courses

No institution in Sri Lanka is recorded as teaching this at master's level in the data we hold, so every level is shown.

2 institutions recorded as teaching this in Sri Lanka.

Order: Universities first, then most programmes or graduates in this field A to Z

Institutions

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Other universities in Sri Lanka

Our course data does not show law for these. Some may still teach it: check the course list on their website.

ESOFT Uni

University · Colombo, Western Province
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Studying in Sri Lanka at a glance

Tuition a year
USD 4,000 to USD 15,000
Money to show for the visa
USD 1,500
Stay to work after
no post-study work route

Official figures, checked 2026-11-07. Tuition for law can differ from the country average.

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Questions students ask

Can I stay and work in Sri Lanka after I graduate?

There is no dedicated post-study work route; you would need a job offer and a work permit.

Will my law degree from Sri Lanka let me work at home?

Law is a regulated profession in most countries. Before you apply, check with the professional body in the country where you want to work that it recognises this degree.

Scholarships to study law, by nationality

Government scholarships open to your passport, with deadlines and the official pages. Many accept any subject: check each scheme.

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