The Students Visa hosts ‘EduFest 2026’ at Hilton Colombo

The Students Visa (TSV) hosted ‘EduFest 2026’, Sri Lanka’s Premier Study Abroad Expo at the Hilton Colombo recently. 

The EduFest 2026 brought together over 40 international university representatives from leading institutions across the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Finland and Sweden, providing Sri Lankan students and parents with direct access to global higher education opportunities under one roof.  

With the participation of over 350 students and parents, the exhibition successfully simplified the overseas education journey by offering personalized guidance and verified information directly from official university representatives. 

EduFest 2026 served as a strategic platform for students to gain clarity on academic pathways, entry requirements, scholarship opportunities and long-term career prospects. Parents also engaged directly with representatives and received structured guidance on financial planning and visa processes. 

A key highlight of the event was the official launch and presentation of the first International Student Identity Card (ISIC) to a Sri Lankan student, marking a significant milestone in enhancing global student mobility and international recognition.

The ceremonial launch was conducted in collaboration with United Ventures. The ISIC card was presented in the presence of the TSV management Director /CEO Raees Ul Haq, Director /COO Nuzri Munsoor and Chief Growth Officer Thilina Rajapakse alongside General Manager United Ventures Dilanka Herath and Junior Marketing Executive United Ventures Amna Nizam. 

Speaking at the event Director /CEO TSV Raees Ul Haq said “EduFest 2026 is designed to provide Sri Lankan students with transparent, direct and reliable access to international universities. Our objective is to empower families with accurate information and structured guidance and helping them make confident decisions about their global education journey.” 

The event welcomed students who have completed or are completing O/L, A/L, foundation or undergraduate qualifications and are exploring international study opportunities for 2026 and beyond.