Sri Lanka’s Higher Education Access Crisis – 2025
Posted on July 19th, 2025

Jayantha Herath

In 2025, Sri Lanka faces a critical higher education access crisis. Despite 196,000 students qualifying for university admission, only 45,000 were admitted to state universities. This leaves over 75% of qualified students without access to public university education.

Key Issues Not Addressed by the New Government Reforms

– No expansion of state university seats
– No community college system
– No scaled open university options
– Inadequate financial aid

Call to Action

We urge the Sri Lankan government to prioritize higher education access by:
1. Expanding state university capacity.
2. Establishing a national community college system.
3. Scaling up open and distance learning options.
4. Increasing financial aid and scholarship programs.

Without immediate action, the country risks leaving behind a generation of capable students.

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