Study in Sri Lanka

The Albion Startup School is a transformative educational initiative designed to foster
entrepreneurship and innovation in Sri Lanka. Leveraging the global reputation and academic
excellence of Albion Business School, the school aims to empower aspiring entrepreneurs with the
knowledge, skills, and resources required to build successful ventures. Partnering with Avaaya
Research and guided by the expertise of Dr. Prasad Dharmasena, the Albion Startup School integrates
global standards with local insights to create a holistic entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Vision

To become the leading entrepreneurial education institution in Sri Lanka, combining global academic excellence with localized expertise to nurture innovators and create sustainable business leaders.

Tailored Curriculum

Focus on Sri Lanka’s key sectors, such as agriculture, tourism, IT/BPO, and sustainability.
Include practical modules on business modeling, MVP creation, market research, and financial management
Develop specialized tracks in agribusiness, digital innovation, and social entrepreneurship.

At Albion Business School we inspire positive change in business and society, individuals and organisations, locally and globally by delivering impactful educational programmes which promote a global and digital skillset for developing the future of business.

The structure of the courses is shown below:

We offer the following degree pathways:

International Business Entrepreneurship Foundation Year

This one year Foundation Year course provides you with a Certificate in Foundation Studies in International Business Entrepreneurship. Completing a Foundation Year will get you ready for university level study and give you the knowledge and experience to excel in your chosen course.

BSc(Hons) International Business Entrepreneurship

During a three year full-time degree you will hone your skills in management with subjects including practice of leadership in an organisation, managing operations globally and developing innovation and entrepreneurship.

BSc(Hons) International Business Entrepreneurship (with integrated Foundation)

This four year full time degree programmes provides a foundation year and also the BSc(Hons) degree.

How do I apply?

If you need any help then please email our admissions team on admissions@AlbionBusinessSchool.com.

Step one: Complete our international application form online through this link.

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Step two: If you are not able to upload the following documents:

• A copy of your qualifications
• A copy of your English language certificate (if English is not your native language)
• An copy of your passport (bio page)
• One reference for undergraduate study, or two references for postgraduate study

Then please email them to the Admissions Office at admissions@AlbionBusinessSchool.com.

Fees and scholarships

Tuition fee: £1,500 per academic year. This fee includes registration, tuition, examination, and graduation. It excludes: study materials, re-examination (re-sits), residential accommodation, meals, travel, graduation robes and photographs.

Scholarships: We have a range of scholarship for this course. Please visit our scholarships page.

Bursary: We believe there should be no barrier to talent and that is why every year we award numerous non-repayable fully funded places to students on the basis of academic excellence, personal circumstances or economic hardship. To secure your bursary funded place, please complete the application form here. Email admissions@AlbionBusinessSchool.com if you require further information.

What happens after I apply?

We can only look at your application once we have received your application form and all supporting documents, such as your passport and qualifications, so please make sure you have submitted all the required elements listed within the ‘How do I apply?’ section above.

You’ll then receive one of the following decisions by email:

Conditional offer – you still need to submit outstanding documents. Your place will be reserved until you meet the rest of the entry criteria.

Unconditional offer – you meet the entry criteria and have submitted all necessary documents. Your place will be reserved until you accept or decline your offer. If you accept, you’ll be required to pay a deposit.

Alternative course – you do not meet the entry criteria for the course you applied for, but your application shows you are suitable for another similar course.

Reject – you do not meet the entry criteria. Where possible we will try to match you with an alternative course.

Application support

If you need any more information about the application process, you can contact us by email: admissions@AlbionBusinessSchool.com.