{"id":14260,"date":"2025-04-23T00:21:15","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T00:21:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.pgihs.ac.lk\/?page_id=14260"},"modified":"2025-04-23T14:16:09","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T14:16:09","slug":"jhs-volume-01-issue-01-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.pgihs.ac.lk\/index.php\/jhs-volume-01-issue-01-2\/","title":{"rendered":"JHS  Volume 01, Issue 01"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"14260\" class=\"elementor elementor-14260\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-701cc279 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"701cc279\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fc8d952 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3fc8d952\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.22.0 - 26-06-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<style>#sp-ea-14449 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-14449.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-14449.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-14449.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-14449.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-14449.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1745417409\">\n<div id=\"sp-ea-14449\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\">\n\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-144490\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse144490\" aria-controls=\"collapse144490\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What are the study options available for international students at PGIHS?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse144490\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-14449\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-144490\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>International students may be registered under one of the following categories:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Regular Full-time Student<\/strong><br \/>\nEnrolled in a full-time postgraduate program, attending classes or conducting research during regular working hours.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Regular Part-time Student<\/strong><br \/>\nEnrolled part-time, balancing coursework and research with other commitments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exchange Student<\/strong><br \/>\nFrom another recognized institution, undertaking short-term study or research at PGIHS on a <strong>credit transfer<\/strong> basis.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Casual Student<\/strong><br \/>\nRegistered to take courses or conduct research on a <strong>non-credit transfer<\/strong> basis. A certificate is issued upon completion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-144491\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse144491\" aria-controls=\"collapse144491\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How do I apply to a postgraduate program at PGIHS?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse144491\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-14449\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-144491\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>You can contact the <strong>International Student Coordinator<\/strong> or the PGIHS Office. Ensure you review the specific program&#8217;s admission criteria, required documents, and deadlines.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-144492\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse144492\" aria-controls=\"collapse144492\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What are the language requirements for admission?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse144492\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-14449\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-144492\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>All programs at PGIHS are conducted in <strong>English<\/strong>. Non-native English speakers may need to provide English proficiency test scores (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS).<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-144493\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse144493\" aria-controls=\"collapse144493\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What type of visa do I need to study or conduct research at PGIHS?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse144493\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-14449\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-144493\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>You must obtain:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An <strong>Entry Visa<\/strong> before arriving in Sri Lanka, and<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>Residence Visa (Education)<\/strong> within 30 days of arrival.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A <strong>tourist or visit visa is not valid<\/strong> for obtaining a Residence Visa.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-144494\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse144494\" aria-controls=\"collapse144494\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How early should I begin the visa process?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse144494\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-14449\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-144494\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>You should begin the visa process <strong>at least 3 months<\/strong> before your planned arrival to ensure timely approvals and coordination.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-144495\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse144495\" aria-controls=\"collapse144495\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Who should I contact for visa arrangements?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse144495\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-14449\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-144495\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>Contact the <strong>International Student Coordinator<\/strong> at PGIHS. Exchange students may also directly contact the <strong>International Office at the University of Peradeniya<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-144496\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse144496\" aria-controls=\"collapse144496\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What documents are required for the Entry Visa?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse144496\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-14449\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-144496\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>To obtain prior approval, you will need:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Scanned bio page of your passport<\/li>\n<li>Residence visa page (if residing in a country other than your own)<\/li>\n<li>Security clearance from your country of residence<\/li>\n<li>Letter of admission\/invitation from PGIHS<\/li>\n<li>Academic records (e.g., transcripts, recommendation letters)<\/li>\n<li>Payment for visa approval and embassy processing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-144497\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse144497\" aria-controls=\"collapse144497\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What documents are needed for the Residence Visa (after arrival)?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse144497\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-14449\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-144497\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>Within 30 days of arrival, submit:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Scanned passport bio page<\/li>\n<li>Two completed <strong>IM 35 Residence Visa application forms<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Photocopy of passport<\/li>\n<li>Two passport-sized photographs (35mm x 45mm)<\/li>\n<li>Letter of admission\/invitation<\/li>\n<li>Proof of payment<\/li>\n<li>Mandatory <strong>Health Protection Plan<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Visa fee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-144498\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse144498\" aria-controls=\"collapse144498\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What are the basic fees that all international students must pay at registration?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse144498\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-14449\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-144498\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>Program-specific tuition fees vary by course and nationality. 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data-parent=\"#sp-ea-14449\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-144499\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>Monthly expenses typically range from <strong>USD 200\u2013300<\/strong>, depending on lifestyle and housing choices.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-1444910\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse1444910\" aria-controls=\"collapse1444910\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can I work while studying in Sri Lanka?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close 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