FEES & STUDENT LIFE

Fees and Financial Planning

Annual MBBS Course Fee

Academic Year :- 2025/2026

US$15,000 per year

This amount represents the combined annual tuition and examination fee.

UGC Application-Processing Fee

US$100 — non-refundable

Additional Expenses

Students should budget separately for:

  • Private accommodation
  • Food
  • Local transport
  • Visa and immigration expenses
  • Health insurance
  • Books and equipment
  • Clinical attire
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel to and from Sri Lanka

Financial Assistance

The Government of Sri Lanka does not provide scholarships or other financial assistance to students admitted under this provision.

Children of Sri Lankan diplomatic personnel admitted under the relevant category may be treated differently regarding tuition and examination fees.

Accommodation

University hostel accommodation is not available to students admitted under this foreign-admission provision because of limited hostel capacity. Students should arrange suitable private accommodation.

The Faculty may provide guidance on:

  • Verified private accommodation options
  • Approximate rental ranges
  • Distance from the Faculty
  • Distance from Teaching Hospital Jaffna
  • Local transport
  • Safety considerations
  • Contact details for accommodation assistance

Add this notice:

Accommodation listings are provided for guidance only. Students should independently verify rental terms, security, costs and contractual arrangements.

Learning Resources

Students have access to:

  • Medical library
  • University library
  • Clinical-skills facilities
  • Information-technology resources
  • Digital learning platforms
  • Research facilities
  • Lecture and study spaces

Student Support

Support may include:

  • Academic mentoring
  • Counselling
  • Student-wellbeing services
  • Peer support
  • Academic guidance
  • Orientation programmes
  • Student clubs and societies

LIVING IN JAFFNA

Jaffna offers students the opportunity to experience the distinctive culture, history and communities of Northern Sri Lanka within a welcoming university environment.

Although the programme is taught in English, introductory Tamil-language support may be helpful for communication with patients during clinical training.