The document discusses the significance of private higher education in Sri Lanka. It outlines some key aspects of private higher education such as providing education through qualified lecturers and extracurricular activities. Private higher education is defined as education offered by private individuals or corporations rather than the government, and students pay tuition fees. The advantages include better academic performance than public schools, more flexible degree options, and helping to reduce brain drain. The disadvantages are the costs to students and limited degree programs offered. The conclusion is that private universities attract qualified students unable to enter public universities and allow students to study preferred programs.

1. The significance of Private higher education
in Sri Lanka
Savin Gamalath
Visura Sagara

2. Out-line
• Introduction
• The aspect of private higher education
• What is private higher education ?
• Advantages
• Disadvantages
• Conclusion
• Reference
• Questions & Answers

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.
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6. 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.

7.  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.

8. Disadvantages
 A lot of money is spent for higher education.
 Limited number of degrees offered.

10. 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.

11. References
 Cemmell, J. (2014). Is Higher Education a Public Good?. Available:
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 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 .

12. Questions
&
Answers