The significance of Private higher education in Sri Lanka

Savin Gamalath

Visura Sagara

Out-line• Introduction

• The aspect of private higher education

• What is private higher education ?

• Advantages

• Disadvantages

• Conclusion

• Reference

• Questions & Answers

Introduction

Higher education is extremely important for us to get a ticket for good

jobs and to have a good life.

A private higher education will simply make these more easier to

achieve.

The aspect of a private higher education

Providing high quality education through qualified and experienced lecture panels.

Students can enroll in subjects that they are good at.

Enrolling in to a private institute is easier than government institutes.

Providing many facilities for students.

Providing many extra curricular activities.

What is private higher education ?

• An education which is being offered and supported by private individuals or a corporation

rather than by a government.

• Students who follow a private higher education should pay. `

Advantages

Performance wise better than public school students.

Public higher education schools have more demanding graduation requirements.

Can complete their degree faster.

Allows students to start a degree after their ordinary level exam, by providing them a

foundation.  

 

Public universities have limited seats.

Offering admissions to high school students who passed well but are unable to gain admission to public universities.

The brain drain from the country is stopped, as most students who leave the country for a foreign university education does not come back after their graduation.

 

Disadvantages

A lot of money is spent for higher education.

Limited number of degrees offered.

Conclusion

Attracting qualified high school students who are unable to gain admission to public

universities.

Many students who are not admitted to their preferred programmes and to their preferred

university will opt for a private university where they can choose their preferred degree

programme in line with their talent.

References

Cemmell, J. (2014). Is Higher Education a Public Good?. Available: http://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.aic.lv/bolona/Bologna/contrib/ESIB/Publicvsaargh.pdf&sa=U&ei=7qi0VNyAIpWTuATSxYGQCQ&ved=0CBkQFjAA&sig2=H8U_YTszkUfIWam4yrLtgg&usg=AFQjCNEb6H_Ya-1znVKJc8SBSjQHp-A. Last accessed 12th Jan 2015 .

Hiran. (2014). Best private higher education institutes in Sri Lanka based on TNA survey - See more at: http://studentlanka.com/2014/02/21/best-private-higher-education-institutes-in-sri-lanka-based-on-tna-survey/#s. Available: http://studentlanka.com/2014/02/21/best-private-higher-education-institutes-in-sri-lanka-based-on-tna-survey/. Last accessed 13th Jan 2015 .

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