Congratulations on receiving an offer to study Medicine at the University of Jaffna. After receiving the official UGC offer, the University of Jaffna will guide you through acceptance, registration, fee payment, visa arrangements and preparation for arrival.
The final offer is issued by the University Grants Commission. Applicants should not begin fee payment or travel arrangements based only on an application acknowledgement.
Carefully read the UGC offer and check:
Complete all acceptance requirements within the deadline stated in the offer.
After accepting the offer, contact the University Admissions Branch to obtain the current registration checklist and registration date.
Documents likely to be required
Original documents must be presented for verification. Registration cannot be completed using incomplete or unverifiable documents.
Academic Year 2025/2026
Annual combined tuition and examination fee: US$15,000
Selected students should make payments only after receiving official instructions from the University of Jaffna.
Current bank and payment details should be provided through a dated downloadable document:
Official MBBS Payment Instructions – Academic Year 2025/2026
The document should state:
Add this warning:
Verify all banking details with the University Admissions Branch before transferring funds. Do not make payments to unofficial accounts, agents or third parties.
Do not enter Sri Lanka on a tourist visa for university study. A tourist visa will not be converted into a student visa. The correct visa must be obtained before travelling.
Suggested visa pathway
Receive UGC Offer
→ Contact University Admissions Branch
→ Submit Required Documents
→ Receive University Supporting Letters
→ Obtain Entry Visa
→ Travel to Sri Lanka
→ Apply for Residence Visa
The University may require or arrange documents such as:
Students should contact the University Admissions Branch early to arrange institutional supporting documents.
The residence-visa process may require:
A valid entry or landing visa is required when applying for a residence visa.
Residence visas must be renewed before expiry.
Students should contact the University Admissions Branch well in advance and prepare:
Before travelling, students should confirm:
University Registration
Complete administrative registration and document verification.
Faculty Welcome
Meet Faculty representatives and receive an introduction to the MBBS programme.
Campus Orientation
Visit:
Clinical Orientation
Receive guidance on:
Practical Orientation
Receive guidance on:
Students must complete University registration renewal at the beginning of each academic year.
The current renewal fee, annual course fee, payment instructions and required documents should be communicated by the University.
Annual-renewal checklist
Current renewal fee: [Insert verified amount]
Last reviewed: [Insert date]